North Spain - in depth - Lifestyle



A wide variety of sporting activities are on offer in the region; including golf, horse riding, hiking, climbing, skiing, white-water sports and both sea and fresh water fishing. Sailing, windsurfing and diving are also very popular.

The cooking in the region is well known for its fine and simple ingredients.

The most well known dishes include la fabada (stew made from large beans), sobados (sponge cakes), quesada (cheesecake), cocido (a stew made of dried beans, cabbage, meat and blood sausage), leche con bizchocho (traditional sponge cake served with milk ) and sorropotun (a variety of fish stew).

The area also produces cheese and cider.


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