The gift that Princess Leonor will bring to her colleagues at the Naval Academy

The princess of Asturias, Leonor de Borbón y Ortizhas stated, in Sotres, that he wants to try the queso of Cabrales and of take them to their companions from the Marín Naval School (Pontevedra).

This is what he did this Saturday in the Asturian town that has been awarded as Exemplary Town 2024 and where she highlighted that both she and her parents, King Felipe VI and Letizia, and her sister, Infanta Sofía, loved Sotres, an enclave “in the heart” of the Picos de Europa National Park.

“We are loving your town!“, he told the residents gathered for the institutional award ceremony, pointing out that it is “a beautiful place in the heart of the national park, within the biosphere reserve, and a protected natural space.”

“We have started at the viewpoint and it is impressive to see the beauty of the Cabral surroundings that frame the Picos de Europa,” said the Princess, emphasizing the “example” of their neighbors. “You are an example for your ability to take care of traditions and to innovate. And it is not easy,” he acknowledged.

In this regard, he pointed out that “live in a high mountain town “It is a constant challenge.” “For the services that you need and demand and for the sustainable management of your resources,” he added, highlighting the ability of its people to boost the economy of the area with the development of natural tourism and hiking when mining activity ended.

“You made that transition very well,” has applauded, highlighting that “every traveler who comes to Sotres knows that they will be comfortable, that they will sleep comfortably and that they will love to taste the Asturian food that you prepare in the restaurants, hostels and shops in the town.”

With mentions of the road to Urriellu and the production of Cabrales cheese, The Princess has recognized her want to try it take them to their colleagues at the Marín Naval Military School, in Pontevedra.

He has also valued knowing the testimony of the elders of the town, as well as the five children who live in Sotres and to whom he presented the award. “Hopefully the five of you can find reasons to continue here, I hope that circumstances allow it if you decide,” he told them.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making us feel that in this beautiful corner of Asturias, life presents its best side to us,” she said, noting that it is the second time that she and her sister have visited the council of Cabrales and they hope to return.