Property North Spain advice

Hi, I have been doing the Caminos over the last few years and I love Galicia and Asturias and have been wanting to buy a property there, every year walking through Northern Spain past "Se Vende" signs wondering how I would go about it. Also on my travels I met people who have done this and a couple who bought a beautiful farmhouse in Galicia after an opportunity meeting some locals.

So this year my trip is about some walking but also taking time out to ask the locals and property agents about available properties.

I am particularly interested in Asturias and somewhere close to Oviedo, which I really like and possibly Leon. So I can go into the city and socialise when I want and join some clubs. I think it would be nicer to be a bit closer to the coast and Gijon as well.

So I would like some advice from people who have been through this journey and how I should start looking. I have heard from other people it is good to talk to the locals to find out about properties that are available.