Asturias's Cantabrian Mountains harbour a thriving bear population of around 300 individuals — entirely separate from the Pyrenean bears — centred on Somiedo Natural Park and the adjacent Fuentes del Narcea reserve. Dawn and dusk watches from mountain ridges and valley viewpoints regularly deliver sightings of bears foraging across oak and berry slopes. Spring is particularly productive when females emerge with cubs on high pastures.
Asturias's Cantabrian Mountains harbour a thriving bear population of around 300 individuals — entirely separate from the Pyrenean bears — centred on Somiedo Natural Park and the adjacent Fuentes del Narcea reserve. Dawn and dusk watches from mountain ridges and valley viewpoints regularly deliver sightings of bears foraging across oak and berry slopes. Spring is particularly productive when females emerge with cubs on high pastures.
Up to 72% sighting chance in Cantabrian Mountains — Somiedo & Fuentes del Narcea. Best months: June, September, August.
