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Land of Cheeses

By Linda Tancs

Reputedly there are 100,000 cows in Asturias, Spain. They produce around 50 varieties of cheese, leading some to call the region the “land of cheeses.” Everyone has their preference, but most would probably agree that the star of the show is Cabrales, the region’s blue cheese. Four possess a Designation of Origin (a distinctive sign intended to protect a product originating in a specific geographical area): Cabrales, Gamonéu, Casín and Afuega’l pitu. And Beyos boasts a Protected Geographical Indication. You can visit cheese caves or, for a more immersive experience, dive into the cheese route, a gastronomical adventure spanning from Cangas de Onís to Tielve. Along the way is Arenas, where the Cabrales cheese competition is held on the last Sunday in August.

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