There are many natural parks and biospheres in Asturias and, among them, Parque Natural de Somiedo stands out as one of the most pristine and preserved areas, not just in Spain, but in all western Europe.
…the big melt is on after an exceptionally heavy, late winter of snow in Somiedo, Asturias, Spain.
“Animals & Archetypes”
October 11th-16th 2015. A six day shamanic exploration in the Cantabrian Mountains of Northern Spain.
A one-off weekend, Walkinginspirit event to take in the full on Autumn colours of Somiedo Natural Park, Asturias Spain. £200. Offer includes transport within Asturias, accommodation, breakfast and pack lunch […]
Shrinking Bears: Unlike their Russian and American counterparts, Eurasian brown bears have undergone a considerable reduction in size during the last millennia and, in the Cantabrian Mountains of northern Spain, (close to the Atlantic coast), bears are among the smallest of the whole species. Why is this?
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