what to see, how to get there and where to eat

Psychologists indicate that the country in which a person resides “affects your health and well-being”. For example, Denmark is one of the territories with the highest happiness rates in the world, according to ESE Business School. Spain is not left out. It is one of the nations most admired by the rest of its European neighbors, especially for its quality and life expectancy.

The good weather, its nature and its rich gastronomy make it a true paradise. Although generally speaking everything is very positive, the truth is that you are not equally happy anywhere. There are towns or villages where the streets breathe more joy.. These differences can be driven by aspects such as climate type, pollution levels, proximity to natural areas, available services or society.

This is determined by a study carried out by the consulting firm YouGov and the Azucarera company. The survey, in which more than 1,000 people participated, revealed What is the happiest municipality in Spain and Asturias?.

The happiest city in Asturias, according to a study

YouGov and Azucarera have prepared a ranking of the 35 happiest cities in Spain, including a municipality in Asturias: Ribadesella.

More precisely, Ribaesella occupies the ninth position (the first in the region) and the participants voted for this place for three reasons: for its beauty, its natural environment and its gastronomy.

“Prehistoric, marine, friendly, warm, entertaining, lover of art and conviviality, walks, sport and nature.” This is how we define this municipality in the Principality. Bordered to the north by the Cantabrian Seato the east with Llanes, to the south with Cangas de Onís and Parres and to the west with Caravia. In the past it was one of main Asturian ports of the 19th century.

In total, Ribadesella has 5,548 inhabitantsaccording to the National Statistics Institute (INE). From the Asturias Tourism portal they assure that this municipality has an “eternal walk” because “at every turn you discover something new, different, comforting”. In addition, they emphasize that it is an “ideal place to walk or move by bike, horseback or car.” “There is everything in just a few kilometers. Villas and towns, coast and mountains…”, they detail.

What to see in Ribadesella?

Ribadesella is a town with many urban charmvisible from the top of Hermitage guide. Another obligatory stop is Santa Marina Beachdescribed as “huge and perfect”.

Those who visit Ribadesella take a trip into the past. You can walk on the footprints left by dinosaurs in Punta del Pozu and Tereñes. You can also contemplate the cave paintings of the Tito Bustillo caveworld heritage site.

The rural area of ​​this Asturian municipality is full of magic thanks to its the small wild coves, their high cliffs and the “jesters”.

How to get to Ribadesella?

There is several ways to get to Ribadesella from Madrid: train, bus, car and plane.

THE cheaper option To get from Madrid to Ribadesella, you have to take the train + bus via Valladolid. It costs between 30 euros and 75 euros.

Where to eat in Ribadesella?

Tripadvisor has put together a list of the best restaurants to eat in Ribadesella.

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