Asturias tourist figures 2026: outstanding visitors who return to the region again and again
Asturias consolidates its position as an outstanding destination in 2026, with a growing share of visitors who choose to return. The region combines coast, mountains, gastronomy and heritage to build lasting loyalty. .inastour-article{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;text-size-adjust:100%}
Oviedo single-family home construction jumps 70% as La Manjoya regains appeal
Oviedo authorised 29 new single-family homes in 2025, up from 17 the previous year, a 70.6% rise concentrated in La Manjoya. Major works licences also grew 12.5%, reaching 162 permits. .inastour-article{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;text-size-adjust:100%}
Argentine influencer on Asturias: "One postcard after another" from Cudillero to the Picos
The Argentine travel creator @viajeydescubra visits Asturias during a European tour and praises its coastline, villages, gastronomy and cheese. She calls the region "the greatest cheese mecca in Europe". .inastour-article{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;text-size-adjust:100%}
Marlaska opens the new Guardia Civil barracks in Mieres and praises Asturias as one of Spain's safest places
The Interior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has inaugurated the new Guardia Civil barracks in Mieres, a €6.8 million facility, and highlighted that Asturias is one of the safest places in Spain. .inastour-article{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;text-size-adjust:100%}
Día de América en Asturias 2026: 3,500 participants and 50 sequences parade through Oviedo
Oviedo's Día de América en Asturias returns on Saturday with more than 3,500 participants, 13 floats and 50 sequences, from the flag of Guam to a caravel scored by Pipo Prendes. Paraguay is the guest country of the 74th edition. .inastour-article{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;text-size-adjust:100%}
National Geographic highlights Cobijeru: Llanes' hidden inland beach described as "a terrace to the Atlantic"
National Geographic has highlighted one of the lesser-known enclaves of the Asturian coast, describing it as "a terrace to the Atlantic." Located in Llanes, Cobijeru beach shares the same characteristics as its more famous neighbour Gulpiyuri: it is an inland beach with no direct outlet to the sea, with water accessing through cavities in the rocks. Unlike the well-known Gulpiyuri, Cobijeru remains relatively undiscovered — the "forgotten sister" according to local sources. Access to the beach requires a short walk of just over one kilometre from the village of Buelna, passing through traditional architecture and natural surroundings. The beach is also distinguished by a characteristic rock arch that passes over the sand like a bridge, making it an ideal spot for photography. .inastour-article *{box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.6}
FIDMA 2026 sets record with 751,412 visitors as Asturias trade fair becomes a "great business centre"
The 69th edition of the Feria Internacional de Muestras de Asturias (FIDMA) in Gijón has closed with a new record of 751,412 visitors — 2,548 more than in 2025 — consolidating the event as the region's largest economic and commercial gathering. The fair featured 720 exhibitors, with all stands occupied, and hosted 230 institutional events. This year's edition focused on industry's transition to new materials and energies, while also celebrating Asturias' history. The Principality's stand attracted more than 150,000 visitors, a 36% increase from the previous year, making it the most visited in its history. The new Caja Rural de Asturias pavilion, with its 14-metre height and 1,576 square metres across three floors, drew over 60,000 visitors. Other highlights included the Hunosa pavilion with its 'Luis de Adaro' locomotive, the Sabadell Herrero 'Reino Astur' AI experience, and Alimerka's virtual reality eclipse installation. .inastour-article…
Samuño Ecomuseum mining train in Langreo reaches 350,000 visitors: "Tourists take a piece of the mine"
The Ecomuseo Minero Valle de Samuño in Langreo has surpassed 350,000 visits since its opening in 2013, with more than 20,000 already this year. The Pozo San Luis, which operated from 1930 to 2001, reaches a depth of 432 metres and is divided into six levels. The museum's yellow train, which takes visitors into the mine, is one of the main attractions. According to the guides, the museum has seen a notable increase in foreign visitors this summer. The mining experience is particularly valued by European tourists, who have a more established appreciation for industrial heritage. The museum serves to preserve and transmit the mining tradition that shaped the history and economy of the Nalón valley. .inastour-article *{box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.6}
Foreign employment in Asturias rises as telework and quality of life attract professionals from around the world
The arrival of people from around the world to Asturias has been a growing trend for years, and it is most noticeable in employment statistics. Foreigners now occupy two out of every three new jobs in Asturias. In the first half of this year, the region gained an average of 8,054 employed people, of whom 5,370 were foreign — the highest number ever recorded, exceeding 33,000 in June. While immigrants remain essential in sectors such as commerce, construction and transport, the group also has increasing weight in highly qualified professions such as medicine and high-value professional services. Many have been drawn to Asturias by telework possibilities and quality of life. The association "Global Vibes", coordinated by the Lipscomb family, brings together numerous professionals of this profile. .inastour-article *{box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.6}
Geoffrey and Adrianna Hewings: the Illinois doctors who fell in love with Oviedo and are donating a tree
For Adrianna and Geoffrey Hewings, a love affair with Oviedo is measured in daily walks through Campo San Francisco. He is Welsh-born, a professor emeritus in regional economics and honorary professor at the University of Oviedo; she is American, a doctor in plant virology. Together they have been married for 56 years and have travelled the world, but it is in the Asturian capital that they have found their definitive refuge. In a gesture of generosity, the couple has decided to donate a tree to the Oviedo park to leave a legacy of recognition to a city that has welcomed them with open arms. Their connection began in a laboratory at the University of Illinois, and a visit to Oviedo was an instant love affair. Now they spend six months of the year in the city, living without a car, attending the opera and walking through the park every day. .inastour-article *{box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.6}
Asturias ranks Spain's 2nd best-valued tourist destination with 7.5/10, improving four tenths in one year
Asturias has solidified its position among Spain's best-valued tourist destinations, according to the latest edition of the Tourism Perception Barometer prepared by the consultancy LLYC. The Principality's score has improved by four tenths over the past year, from 7.1 to 7.5 out of 10 — placing it in the highest tier of the national ranking, second only to Extremadura (7.7), and more than two points above the Spanish average of 5.4. The study, which analysed nearly 27,500 messages related to Asturias over twelve months from social media, digital media and specialised forums, highlights nature, gastronomy and culture as the region's main assets, alongside its image as a "climate refuge." .inastour-article *{box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.6}
Foreign buyers' bank loans surge 35% in Spain as non-resident mortgages hit 1.3 million
More than 1.3 million non-resident individuals and companies in Spain now hold a bank loan, following a 35% increase in the last year, according to data compiled by The Objective. While this figure still represents a relatively small percentage of total bank customers — around 5% of the sector's open operations — growth is accelerating. The Bank of Spain reports that lending for property purchases by foreign buyers is concentrated primarily on the Mediterranean coast, accounting for 74.3% of operations, with the provinces of Alicante (23.9%) and Málaga (20.6%) together accounting for almost half of all transactions. Non-resident buyers pay significantly more for property, with an average of €2,452/m² compared to €1,481/m² for Spanish buyers. .inastour-article *{box-sizing:border-box;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.6}