0,00 km away / The Ascension is a deeply rooted celebration in the Asturian capital. Its origins date back to the 16th century . What began as a livestock fair has grown in size and participation. Now, it's not just livestock farmers and agricultural workers who gather...
0,01 km away / Besides being in your heart, Oviedo can also be enjoyed on your palate. The restaurants and cider houses of the capital of the Principality offer a diverse range of Asturian cuisines , from coastal and mountain specialties to recipes from the region's towns and villages.
0,01 km away / Following the commemoration of the 25th anniversary in 2005, the Foundation that manages the awards received its most significant international endorsement: UNESCO's support for "the extraordinary contribution of the Princess of Asturias Awards to the cultural heritage of..."
0,01 km away / In recent years the city of Oviedo has experienced a remarkable increase in its urban attractions, partly due to the rise of public sculpture, which proliferates in every corner.
Everyone takes photographs with the most representative works of...
0,02 km / Oviedo's historic center retains a 19th-century flavor rarely found in other Spanish cities. Besides its truly considerable heritage, renovations and reconstructions over the last decade have focused exclusively on emphasizing...
0,02 km away / When summer ends, you still need to save some extra energy in Asturias because the San Mateo festivities are coming. September in Oviedo is pure fun . For a couple of weeks, the city offers a wide range of activities. Locals, Asturians, and tourists alike...
0,03 km away / The Camino de Santiago, specifically its Asturian route, is a very popular pilgrimage route to Compostela, growing more traveled each year. The Jacobean Way as it passes through Asturias offers great beauty and a wealth of cultural attractions that have little or nothing to do with...
0,03 km away / Rural tourism has developed in Asturias like in few other places . In the 80s, the Principality was a pioneer in this sector. In 1987, it convened a Rural Tourism Congress in Covadonga to establish its foundations in Spain. Two initiatives emerged from this congress...
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One of the best ways to discover Asturias is through the authentic flavors of its culinary traditions. Numerous food festivals showcase the region's purest local cuisine. These popular events take place throughout the year, traveling across the region...
0,03 km away / It's now possible to practice the so-called 'slow' philosophy in Asturias: 83 greenways crisscross our region, more than 1.300 kilometers to disconnect, walk and/or cycle, with the option to choose between coastal, inland, or mountainous Asturias. There's an Asturias for everyone...
0,03 km away / Oviedo, capital of the Principality of Asturias, is a welcoming city nestled at the foot of Mount Naranco. Oviedo is a city that has been the subject of many novels—Clarín, Palacio Valdés, Pérez de Ayala, Dolores Medio, and Paco Ignacio Taibo, to name a few—that is to say, Vetusta, Lancia,...
At 0,03 km / Asturias, with an area of approximately ten thousand square kilometers, occupies barely 2,2% of the total area of our country. However, if there were a ranking of provinces based on the number of tourist routes, the Principality would undoubtedly occupy a high position...
0,13 km away / El Fontán can be considered the epicenter of Oviedo, as strolling through its streets and squares immerses you in the city's vibrant spirit. In the heart of old Oviedo , this area preserves the original character of the Asturian capital and is, without a doubt, one of...
0,13 km away / Ancient trees, lush beaches, caves, islands, native forests, impressive waterfalls, blowholes... a whole array of natural elements that require special protection given their unique character...
0,16 km away / The Museum, inaugurated in Oviedo in May 1980, is housed in three buildings in Oviedo's old quarter: the 18th-century Velarde Palace, to which a 20th-century addition is attached, and the 17th-century Oviedo-Portal House . The Museum currently has...
