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Despite its geographic isolation from the rest of Spain, tucked away in the far northwest, Asturias is considered by many Spaniards to be the heart of the country.

This is the only part of Spain that was never conquered by the moors, and it’s here that the Reconquest began.

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The Kingdom of Asturias, the first in Christian Spain, established its base in the mountains of Covadonga and slowly reconquered Spain.

With such a proud history, it should come as no surprise that this is a fascinating part of the country, with its own unique culture and traditions.

Like Galicia, Asturias has Celtic roots, most clearly seen through its music and the presence of bagpipes. Its people also have a reputation for somewhat idiosyncratic behavior, and they’re known for having a strong nostalgia for the past.

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