The corner of Asturias that Eva Longoria fell in love with: "I'm visiting my city."

Spain is undoubtedly a fascinating country, and its diverse landscape, culture, and cuisine are unparalleled anywhere else on the planet. Therefore, it's no surprise that many famous Hollywood figures want to delve into its art, history, and traditional cuisine. In fact, many culinary programs have toured the country to uncover the secrets that enchant palates, as Gwyneth Paltrow did and Eva Longoria is now doing.

The famous actress from Desperate Housewives and Only Murders in the Building just premiered Searching for Spain a few weeks ago, a culinary program in collaboration with CNN in which, over eight episodes, Eva Longoria travels around the country discovering the most fascinating cuisine from different Spanish regions. In one episode, she traveled to Asturias, where, in addition to enjoying delicious dishes, she also visited her hometown, Longoria.

Eva, in Longoria: the Asturian village of her ancestors

Eva Longoria's first visit to the eponymous town was in 2017, when, after undergoing a DNA test, she discovered she had roots in Asturias and wanted to visit the home of her ancestors, who emigrated to America four centuries ago. This town in the municipality of Belmonte de Miranda has fewer than thirty inhabitants , but it's a rural paradise that captivated the actress.

Its traditional essence can be seen both in the surrounding Sierra del Pedroriu and in the streets and buildings of this town nestled in the heart of Asturias. In fact, the Longoria Palace, erected in the 17th century and built by the ancestors of the Desperate Housewives actress, who was captivated by the tranquility and beauty of this hidden corner of Asturias, is still preserved.

In addition, the actress was also able to enjoy some of the most exquisite dishes of Asturian cuisine, both in the town of Longoria itself and in other enclaves of the principality that she visited in said episode of Searching For Spain , such as Oviedo or the towns of Cangas de Onís and Cabrales. Asturias is certainly one of the most magical regions in Spain, and it hides incredible secrets, like Longoria.

How to get to Longoria from Oviedo

The town of Longoria is located just a half-hour drive from the city of Oviedo. To get there from the capital, simply take the A-63 and then the AS-15 exit, which leads directly to the town center of this beautiful Asturian village, where Eva Longoria's ancestors originate.