More than 100 wildfires broke out in Spain's northern Asturias region on Thursday, most of them started on purpose by arsonists and others, authorities said, as temperatures soared to record highs.

What makes Asturias so special is its year-round appeal. While much of Europe shivers in the winter, Asturias enjoys mild weather, with locals strolling along beaches in winter without jackets.

The lush region of Asturias in northern Spain was ravaged by more than 90 wildfires on Friday, ... with temperatures exceeding normal levels by seven to 14 Celsius, according to weather agency AEMET.

This is a meal I could eat nowhere else, it occurs to me around the seventh course. I’m in the mountains of Asturias, one of Nat Geo’s Best Trips for 2020, and I’ve been served a dish of sea ...