TRAVEL ASTURIAS | Natural Paradise of Spain | Paraiso Natural. Rio Dobra. Viajar Asturias.

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In this episode we travel from Galicia along the coast to the province of Asturias, in Spain. We visit chapels and swim in rivers and visit the farm that we lived on for a few years before having kids. Asturias is known for its insanely magical natural beauty. It has the high peaks of the Picos de Europa and it’s stunning, craggy coastline with it’s bright blue water. We fell in love with this region years ago when we volunteered here.
In the countryside of Asturias, the majority of people still live according to their ancient traditions. Many of them are shepherds and it's very common for many families to have their own cheese cave in the mountains to age their alpine cheeses. Also, the majority of people still forage for their sustenance, finding chestnuts, wild mushrooms, hazelnuts, apples to press for Sidra, walnuts, and cherries, which all grow wild in the forests.
It is a very unknown region, most often only visited by other Spaniards. It is a place to be completely surrounded by natural beauty and to find beautiful, quiet countryside villages in the mountains or on the coast.
Please let us know if you have visited this area before or if you plan to go soon!
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[@Pelayus]

I live in Asturias and our arms are open to all those who want to visit us and enjoy this unparalleled paradise, also unknown in the rest of the world, tranquility and a fertile land where if you want you can live off it and the peace of mind of caring for your animals and your family friendly environment. Thank you for making our little haven of peace known.

[@AlejandroGarcia-gr1jm]

Con sus cientos de pueblos abandonados a la venta.

[@Pelayus]

@@AlejandroGarcia-gr1jm Si pero habrá que agradecer quien habla bien para que puedan venir o hacer venir a gente que invierta aquí, o se gaste dinero y a ver si se revuelve este sistema y lo tiramos abajo o Argentina 2.0

[@fortium1025]

I'm interested! Tell me more!

[@JamesandLaurent]

Spain is a country we don't know well enough. We've certainly never been to Asturias and Galicia. But we'd love to go to Santiago some day. Great to see in your video what else is out there. It looks beautiful.

[@martinrickards1533]

Pelayiín. many thanks. I arrived in Aviles 35 years ago and only went back to the UK for a week's holiday. As you say, "Asturias es España, todo lo demás es territorio reconquistado".

[@Angel268201]

I was in Navia, Oviedo, and Luarca in Asturias In summer of ‘74. It was amazing. My paternal family had a large farm and he had rabbits and beautiful bulls. I loved that farm. We had our own Chapel and still a huge palace. We had to use bed warmers to warm the beds because they were so cold. It was August and it felt like late November in NY. It was so lush and green. My heritage is from there.

[@daneandjillie9803]

Angel Blanco That is incredible! We used to use hot water bottles for the beds as well, haha. I really hope you can return soon! Having your own chapel is amazing.

[@AlejandroGarcia-gr1jm]

@@daneandjillie9803 Lo que sería antes una finca de ricos, había nivel (antes era de caballería, como soldadados de los tercios, jubilación).

[@G3Travels]

I have never heard of this part of Spain.. It looks very beautiful and peaceful.. The farm and its surrounding landscapes look amazing.. The forest and swimming hole.. I guess you could spend weeks or months exploring and not get tired of it.. Thanks for sharing! c/t

[@socrates6990]

Beautiful video, it´s great to see foreign people share the same love for the magic our region has. Puxa Asturies!!!

[@daneandjillie9803]

It’s such an amazing region! We’re glad you liked the video 😁

[@rosaa4630]

It’s beautiful.

[@jambroqc]

I love the the cottage, the mountains, the river and trees. A true paradise.

[@daneandjillie9803]

jambroqc Isn’t it beautiful? All the local stone houses are so pretty too 😁

[@WanderlustBeautyDreams]

I never made it to Asturias when I was in Spain but it looks so beautiful!

[@noname2nobody671]

Great video!, the Mediterranean areas are more known, but the Atlantic areas are wonderful in the north Asturias, Galicia, Cantabria and the Basque Country, in the south Cádiz.

[@anytimefitnesslahainacoach463]

Oh my goodness that water! So beautiful!

[@josefandino9128]

Has encontrado el paraíso

[@cdevineable]

This was enchanting! My grandparents were all from Asturias, and I fell in love with it when I went for the first time with my father who was born there. Thank you for sharing your love of this land.

[@daneandjillie9803]

I’m so happy that you were able to visit!

[@jsvisuals9032]

Never heard of Asturias but this has opened my eyes to the region!

[@anacasanova7350]

Es normal que no se sepa, hay que estudiar historia de España.

[@victorgonzalez1564]

@@anacasanova7350 : No des ideas, que si invaden estropean el paraíso!

[@albertosomoano7494]

Ya poco a poco esa frase se está convirtiendo en una especie de frase comercial yo que me dedico a la protección y limpieza de Asturias puedo decir que si los asturianos os dais una vuelta por algunas zonas del Principado comprobaréis que de paraíso poco a poco va perdiendo ese significado: da pena verlo y en parte es por culpa de nosotros mismos y u a vez mas por la dejadez de los partidos de el signo que sean demostrando una vez más que son unos inútiles que van a lo que van y como digo da igual si son la izquierda o la derecha

[@AlejandroGarcia-gr1jm]

Fernando Alonso F1?

[@jesusfernandezgarcia9449]

"Never heard of Asturias..." That and our climate has so far saved us from invasive tourism from the south. But as much as I like tourists to come, I dread seeing the beaches crowded with them, as our mountains already are. All my hope is in the rain and the education of people like Dane and Jillie.

[@josearreolajr8481]

Beautiful video, that looks like a great place to raise children/to grow up! I’m an outdoors person and this place would make me the happiest! Love the swimming hole at the end,I’d be there everyday if I could

[@ArtackePictures]

also didn`t know about this places in Northern Spain. So cool thanks for introducing . It`ll be worth visiting. very cool stuff . cheers

[@GreaterKayAdventures]

Must be nice to live in this farm for 2 years! Also, awesome idea to bring the kids back!

[@j.n.sloane]

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. We love Asturias, too.

[@CheerstoTravels]

love seeing parts of the world thats not overrun by tourism! the sustainable and simple living is absolutely great! wish more people would do this but unfortunately we're so spoiled by modern conveniences, its hard to tun back. anyway, thanks for sharing! cheers~ sara ct

[@NathanHarrison7]

The most beautiful representation on KZbin of the very best of Spain I have seen. What a paradise you have shared with us. As only a local, or former local, could. Thank you! Subscribed.

[@daneandjillie9803]

Hi Nathan! That’s a massive compliment!! Thank you so much. We hope to create more soon.

[@AlexSimeon]

honestly, i've never heard of this place and didn't think it would be in a country like Spain because of the calm and peaceful vibes that it brings! definitely a hidden gem. a great place to just unwind when the touristy spots and the crowds are all too much. aww that's a beautiful picnic spot. the farm looks wonderful wow such a nice place to be in. thanks for sharing! c/t

[@anacasanova7350]

Vds los extranjeros no conocen España, por eso se sorprenden de ver paisajes como Irlanda. 1/3 de España , todo el norte y Pirineos es verde. Pero también las cordilleras de la Peninsula Ibérica y muchos otros lugares son verdes , y en primavera todo, todo es verde y con flores y árboles. España no es el desierto de Arizona o Nuevo Mejico.

[@tximeleta35]

Spain is super diverse. You can find mountains, lakes, Stone villages, beaches, Hot and snow. And we are super friendly people😁

[@pawshands9706]

I am vegan and my European ancestors are from Asturias. Looks like a place where I can connect with those roots.

[@daneandjillie9803]

Definitely! It’s hard to be vegan as far as restaurants here go but as far as buying super fresh produce and growing your own, it’s amazing.

[@alscu]

Amen

[@jennaryan7266]

Very wonderful episode, and love the area....and your family!!

[@daneandjillie9803]

Jenna Ryan thanks Jen Jen! I’ll ALWAYS remember our days there together.

[@starsaligninthesky]

Wow, gorgeous

[@mariapilar3859]

Yo naci en Palencia, Castilla y León, pero tengo sangre asturiana por parte de mí madre, mis abuelos eran de Asturias. Yo vivi una temporada en Mieres con mí tía y primos. Me encanta Asturias.

[@impartial.observer]

Just found your channel - what an incredible adventure!!! Happy to follow you along your travels. Great videos, by the way and lots of great information about Asturias (in this particular video). We are moving to Asturias and thank you for this great coverage.

[@daneandjillie9803]

Ah thank you Dania! That is SO cool that you are moving to Asturias!

[@raga9216]

Great job... nice

[@josefolgar3641]

Mi tierra

[@daneandjillie9803]

Tierra hermosa

[@georgekmorash4313]

My wife and I will visit this area next year 2020. I am so looking forward to it. We will start in Bilbao then Cangas de Onis and Covadonga. Then all the way to Santiago de Compostela with many stops.

[@daneandjillie9803]

George K Morash that’s so awesome! You will absolutely love it 😁

[@davidanthonyphillips]

Great video . Your boys are stars .So funny , remind us of our grand children !

[@daneandjillie9803]

Hehe, they are a lot of entertainment 😁

[@movingshapes]

You sold me. I just bought a motorcycle this week in Porto, and gonna drive do Asturias as the end of March. Can’t wait! :)

[@daneandjillie9803]

Ahhhh that is so cool! That ride will be so breathtaking

[@conquista2923]

I am 67% Iberian and a descendant of Pelayo Rey de Asturias. Being American all my 65yrs of life and never been there, I will do a good visit to the land that my paternal and maternal Ancestors lived for so many years. #VISIGOTHS

[@Juanfernandez-sm8jl]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Asturias is waiting for you!!

[@jtt306]

My ancestry on father’s side is from Asturias and there’s a fishing village with our family name. That’s definitely my first trip abroad after COVID travel restrictions are lifted. I would love to visit those mountains and river as well as the coast. Asturias looks so beautiful and peaceful. I was already going to go, but your video made me even more excited to visit.

[@daneandjillie9803]

That is amazing, Josef! It is sooooo peaceful there.

[@SaraSwank]

I love Tapia de Casariego! I'm from Avilés but I have spent the summer in Tapia for many years, it's like my second home.

[@jtt6650]

@@daneandjillie9803 Well I’m finally planning a trip to Asturias first week of September. I’ll be flying into Santander, renting a car and driving west, with stays in Oviedo and Tapia de Casariego so far. Some of those hidden beaches in your video look wonderful. If there are some must-sees, places to stay, eat, etc. you could recommend I would be so grateful. I’ll be winging it mostly, but looking forward to the adventure. Thank you! 🤗

[@miliankurten4461]

Beautiful video. What a great experience to have been able to live there. My wife and I have a 2 week trip planned this April to travel across northern Spain, starting from Pamplona and driving west across Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia. We have been there once before, almost 7 years ago, part of a much broader around Spain road trip, so we only spent one night at a rural hotel on the coast of Asturias going between Santiago and Bilbao. It was incredibly beautiful. Of all the places we’ve been to in Europe, this region is the one we most wanted to go back to and explore. If you have any suggestions or recommendations for places to see, particularly more out of the way villages and back roads of I would be most grateful.

[@daneandjillie9803]

Hi guys! Your prior roadtrip sounds amazing. We would recommend visiting Taranes and the entire Ponga region, Posada de Valdeon, Potes and Fuente De, and Llanes on the coast. 😁 Cangas de Onís is a nice central point.

[@visiteverestannapurnanepal7810]

Wow amazing 😍😍😍. Thank you for sharing Cheers from Nepal... The Himalaya

[@daneandjillie9803]

Wow! Hello to you!

[@visiteverestannapurnanepal7810]

@@daneandjillie9803 hello.. And Namaste

[@bobbyhayward49]

Hi, Loved your video. Travelling solo through asturias in July and would love to do the walk along the Rio Dobra! Could you let me know where to start?

[@daneandjillie9803]

Hi Bobby! I'm sorry it took us a few days to get back to you. So from Cangas de Onis you drive back along the river Sella to a restaurant called Restaurant Puente Dobra. It is amazing to park there and walk from there or you can drive that dirt road back along the river Dobra and park next to the stone barns before the road turns into a foot path. Have an amazing time!

[@lifestyleoffreedomfamily]

What a video guys! We coming to hopefully find a p”e”-ace of land over there too this fall!! 🙏❤️ are you stll living there or not?

[@daneandjillie9803]

Hi guys! Thank you so much - no, we purchased a small Rancho in Oaxaca Mexico and have been living here for 2 years but we definitely have plans to return to Asturias 😄

[@adelaidaa2568]

Hey, thanks for sharing your appreciation for this region :) Actually I am looking for a farm in Asturias where I could volunteer. The one you showed in this video seems to be exactly what I was looking for. I already have farming experience, also with sheep. I would be very greatful if you share with me how I could contact the farm. I don't use instagram, so I can't get in touch with you there.. Have a great day!

[@daneandjillie9803]

Hi Adelaida! What is your email address? We can send some info there!

[@nunziociuridda]

amazing channel, new sub here greetings :)

[@phenixpan4592]

Hi, we are here now And its beutiful Can you let us know where did you get to rio Dobra? Im gussing its quite long and not every point in the river will lead to the forest and swimming pool Thanks

[@daneandjillie9803]

It is actually just one easy path! Sorry- ask a local where to begin, it is very hard to describe!

[@anacasanova7350]

En España, no hay víboras venenosas mortales pirañas , caimanes. Jaguares, osos grislys,fiebre amarilla, cólera ni f.Tifoidea, no hay peligro para las personas Hay lobos y osos pardos pero no son peligrosos para las personas están en lugares aislados, y no atacan al hombre. España es el Paraíso , hay de todo tipo de paraísos . 😀🤗🎄♥️

[@familiasellesventura7934]

Sense pasió...

[@daneandjillie9803]

Si, es el paraíso!

[@albertosomoano7494]

De los pocos sitios que aún se puede ver la naturaleza en todo su esplendor pero con una constante degradación y lo se porque trabajo limpiando Asturias y lo veo cada día

[@josepelayo5569]

Are some of these cottages available to stay in as a vacation what is the exact name of the place where your farmers at I would love to visit sometime

[@daneandjillie9803]

Hi Jose! One of the cottages was recently an INCREDIBLE Airbnb but our friend recently sold the farm so I am not sure if the current owner is continuing the business. If you look on the Airbnb map around Labra you might see it :)

[@mrcamperon]

Hi Dane & Jillie . I try to work out the the town you are showing on the video . i grow up in the area up in concejo de Amieva. could you tell me the nearest town. the bar/restaurant en rio dobra that my cousin . thanks for video I miss my place. regards Carlos. Sydney. AUS

[@daneandjillie9803]

Yes, I bet you miss Asturias! We do too. The closest town is Cangas de Onís I think

[@zarinashah2554]

Me and partner are planing to move there. Which area would u recommend x

[@daneandjillie9803]

We live near Ribadesella, Llanes, or Cangas de onis ☺️

[@tommourik]

Beautiful video an what an amazing place! I'm considering moving there with my girlfriend and we're trying to figure how to make a living in a place like this. Can I ask what you do for a living, and perhaps if you have any tips making a life like this possible? We would greatly appreciate it :) thanks

[@daneandjillie9803]

Hi Tom! I truly think that this area is one of the most magical in the world. It is also extremely affordable. For us, our overhead there was very low because we did not need to pay for accommodations and we grew most of what we ate. It is also smart to look into farms to volunteer on which would cover most costs. Now a days, we still travel very frugally. We save up and then pay as little as we can so that our travels can last longer.

[@tommourik]

@@daneandjillie9803 Thanks!

[@jordentan]

You should mix those nuts into some chocolates!!

[@joseantoniogonzalezsanchez485]

En Cudillero y las comarcas vaqueiras os encantaría conocer sus gentes y tradiciones, tienen un dialecto propio, el pixueto, que utiliza la w y algunas palabras tienen similitud con las escandinavas, muchos habitantes de la zona somos rubios o pelirrojos y de ojos azules, herencia celta,

[@daneandjillie9803]

Increíble!!

[@aubriemaillard8203]

This farm looks absolutely beautiful! Are they looking for volunteers? Do you have contact information? Thanks so much!

[@daneandjillie9803]

Hi Aubrie! Oh man, it IS so beautiful! Our friend James recently sold the farm to a new owner but I still think that they have an airbnb on the farm that is absolute magic to stay in but I'm not sure about volunteering opportunities :(

[@amerkhelfawi5317]

❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@marckunz5197]

How far away do you live from Cangas De Onis? ;-)

[@daneandjillie9803]

This farm is 10 minutes from Cangas :)

[@marckunz5197]

@@daneandjillie9803 Muchas gracias! ;-)

[@tximeleta35]

Where are this family from?

[@daneandjillie9803]

We are from Portugal and California 😁

[@tximeleta35]

@@daneandjillie9803 Thank you👍

[@Knowledge-College]

Donde viven ahora?

[@daneandjillie9803]

Vivemos en Oaxaca Mexico ahora!

[@Knowledge-College]

@@daneandjillie9803 wow 🤩 que bien :)

[@Knowledge-College]

Deberían hacer mas vídeos, me encantan!. Que dios os bendiga 💜

[@jesusfernandezgarcia9449]

In one of his videos I called you "tourists". Sorry, Asturian brothers.

[@1paulbeth]

9:07 🤢🤮🤮

[@anacasanova7350]

España es Asturias , el resto es tierra conquistada.

[@tximeleta35]

Que cansinos sois .

[@feynman6625]

Te molesta lo español? Yo soy de Zaragoza y no me molesta en absoluto...pero es que yo ahora, 1 de oct 2020, salgo a la calle y veo banderas españolas por doquier. España existe.

[@anacasanova7350]

@@feynman6625 parece que tú no sabes lo que dicen los Asturianos, esto no es en contra de España , esto es lo que sucedió en el año 722, que se inició la recuperación de lo ocupado por los árabes. Yo también me alegro de ver 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸💃😀♥️

[@juanv.s.3405]

Realmente los asturianos decimos, Asturias, España ( y no al revés), el resto tierra conquistada. Lo solemos decir con cierta "sorna", de cachondeo. Pero cierto es que algo hay de cierto, aquí empezó la reconquista. No hay que darle importancia...

[@enriquepascual8767]

Ya estamos....