Despite their shared landscape and location, Asturias and Cantabria have distinct personalities from one another as well. Asturias draws hearty mountaineers looking to reach new heights in its national parks, while Cantabria—with the world-class resort towns of Santander and Comillas—appeals to Spain’s vacationing elite. Cuisine also distinguishes the two regions. Asturias is famous for its apples, strong cheeses, wholesome fresh fruit, and arroz con leche (rice pudding); true Asturians can be recognized by the way they take their cider, poured from several feet above and downed immediately. Cantabrian cuisine comes from the mountains and the sea, with cocido montanés (bean stew) and marmita (tuna, potato, and green pepper stew) as popular delicacies. No matter what’s on the menu, portions are always hearty and filling.
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