We've divided our proposal into four sections : the Asturian museums that children love most and that serve a significant educational purpose; other facilities and activities that promote learning through direct contact with nature; the best routes for the whole family; and finally, the most suitable and fun adventure activities for children. We hope the list meets your expectations. We're gradually adding to it.
1 Museums and cultural centers
jurassic museum
In a privileged place on the coast, the Jurassic Museum of Asturias (MUJA) is located, a unique museum that, in the form of a large dinosaur footprint, hosts one of the most complete and didactic samples of the world on these reptiles. . El Muja offers a wide range of information about the different aspects of the dinosaurs' lives, through the footprints that today are conserved in the Asturian coast that goes from Gijón to Ribadesella.
Jurassic Museum - MUJA
In a privileged location on the Asturian coast, just a few meters above sea level, lies … Read more
Park of Prehistory
Located to 40 kilometers from Oviedo, the Prehistory Park is the largest set of replicas of this exciting stage of humanity, with exact copies of the main European sites of wall painting and furniture art.
The Park of Prehistory
The Teverga Prehistory Park is the quintessential ancestral art gallery, housing … Read more
Glacial Wildlife Center
A great little museum, this is how this educational facility could be defined, great for families with children and a great alternative for one of those rainy days that are common in Asturias. We walk along an artificial footbridge while an internal stream flows through the cavern, and we get closer to several reproductions of mammoths, giant deer or woolly rhinos, typical of the megafauna that inhabited the area during the Pleistocene.
Glacial Fauna Center
The humans who arrived in Europe from the African continent 40.000 years ago experienced a climate… Read more
Tito Bustillo Art Center
Throughout the year they organize all kinds of workshops for children and young people . Activities related to cave art, painting, ancestral ornaments, making objects with clay, experiments with airbrushes, pigments, and colored stones allow participants to become prehistoric artists and discover how our ancestors painted caves like Tito Bustillo. There are also family activities.
Tito Bustillo Rock Art Center
The Tito Bustillo rock art center is an ideal place to experience firsthand one of … Read more
Giant Squid Museum
the kraken he took the ships to the bottom of the sea and ate their crews. This cephalopod also attacked the Nautilus in Jules Verne's work. Since the origin of navigation there are references to this legendary beast that in reality is only a harmless creature with a monstrous appearance. Now we can observe it in detail in this new museum in Luarca.
Giant Squid Museum
The kraken, as giant squid were known to Scandinavians and Norwegians, was an imagined monster that… Read more
Fernando Alonso Museum
The complex, located at the Morgal, 12 kilometers from Oviedo, has a surface area of 95.442 square metres, distributed among the museum, a spectacular go-kart circuit, with a traffic education area and a section for specialized driving.
Fernando Alonso Museum
The warrior never utters, not even in jest, words that betray weakness of spirit. The deepest part of his heart... Read more
2 ·Learning from nature
Botanical Garden of Gijón
It is a living space, recreated but natural as can be, which occupies 15 perfectly designed hectares of land, a green and flowery microcosm in which more than 15.000 plants and trees.
Botanical Garden of Gijón
A visit to the Atlantic Botanical Garden is an authentic experience, an excursion to a… Read more
Gijón Aquarium
after about two hours of travel, the visit will have passed in a sigh, because the time we have spent «underwater», trapped by color and biodiversity, is a relative time, tiny, that runs much faster than the one that sets the clock.
Gijón Aquarium
To become like a fish in water, you just have to go with the flow. The aquarium of… Read more
Taramundi: rural family tourism
A total learning that children love. The calm that the landscapes transmit, the hospitality of its people, the artisan stamp that supports a whole way of understanding life. Here sustainability is the norm, not a declaration of intent that nobody puts into practice. Its inhabitants firmly believe in what they do, they want to keep their rural world alive and avoid depopulation. They have been betting for years on the conservation of watermills and for the traditional crafts associated with hydraulic devices, with numerous workshops and live exhibits.
3 Routes that children love
The Path of the Bear
The route is perfect for families. It has a Greek "y" layout and can be done in sections. For a more interpretive itinerary, we recommend the first part of the path, from Tuñón (Santo Adriano) to Proaza, about 6 kilometers long. We can opt for an even shorter route, of 2 kilometers, taking the Buyera recreational area as a starting point, passing through the osero fence and reaching Proaza, where the House of the Bear.
Tuñón - Proaza: 6 kms. // Proaza - Valdemurio: 8 kms. // Proaza - Entrago: 14 kms.
The Path of the Bear
It's an ideal route for hiking and cycling enthusiasts . Its great natural beauty and… Read more
The Route of Dawn
The route of the Dawn is one of the most affordable and beautiful tours that can be undertaken through Asturian nature. It runs parallel to the river Alba along an old path for shepherds and muleteers that connected Sobrescobio with the neighboring council of Aller.
Route of the Alba
It sounds more like the title of a poetry collection, but it's actually a real hike. The Alba Route is one of… Read more
The enchanted path
A magical route, where wooden carvings with characters from Asturian mythology blend into the thickness of the forests, playing hide-and-seek, and surprise us along the way with a unique bearing.
The Encantau Trail
The Camín Encantau, which runs through beautiful landscapes in the Ardisana Valley , in Llanes, is a route… Read more
The route of the mills in Villaviciosa
All the ethnographic and cultural richness of the watermills in Asturias is perfectly represented on the Ruta del Profundu . A shady path – welcome in summer – but very beautiful, running parallel to the river.
The route of the mills in Villaviciosa
In Asturias, it's unlikely we'll come across a windmill. Due to its geographical configuration, … Read more
St. Vincent pot
The mountains rarely offer such a deep, flowing natural pool. The San Vicente pool is well worth a visit. A refreshing dip is guaranteed at the end of this hike, suitable for all levels, as is the beauty of the place.
Dobra River, San Vicente Pot
We propose here an accessible, easy route, without major elevation changes, but no less attractive for that… Read more
Biescona beech forest
The hike to Biescona is straightforward, as is its purpose: simply follow the well-marked path through the forest to experience firsthand one of Asturias' most beautiful natural wonders. This forest, located on the northern slopes of the Sierra del Sueve mountain range , is the natural habitat of the famous Asturcón horses and a large population of fallow deer.
The beech forest of La Biescona
Its low altitude (around 200 meters) makes it the beech forest that grows at … Read more
4 Adventure Activities for them
1/Descent of the Sella
Now a summer classic in Asturias. Who does not know the Sella River and its famous "International Descent" in early August?
Can be done with small children, of 5 / 6 years, a fluvial tour with picnic lunch that you will surely enjoy. There are many companies in the area that offer this activity.
Descent of the Sella
Water, nature, fun, and sport for everyone: children, adults, and pets. A fun and sporting experience already enjoyed by millions… Read more
2/Jet ski excursions
Ribadesella Adventure designs routes in a spectacular setting from the dock itself Ribadesella, passing between the Mount of Guía and the beach to turn to starboard and focus on the area of Socampo, Borines and the La Atalaya pedral, continuing in a straight line until reaching the island of Palo Verde or Isla de las Gaviotas. They are jet skis, they are the latest generation of the SEE DOO 21 brand, they also provide you with all the necessary accessories for the activity such as wetsuits, vests, changing rooms with lockers and showers.
Aquatic bikes
Discover the cliff-lined coast of the dinosaurs aboard a jet ski. An unforgettable experience along the Ribadesella and Llanes coastline… Read more
3/Descent of the Nalón River and much more
Don't you know this activity yet? It's a fun Guided kayak descent from the town of Las Caldas, near Oviedo. Super small groups are organized, fun is guaranteed because in its 7 kilometers of route there are 6 areas of mini rapids, and a landscape that will leave you dazed.
In addition to the Nalón River descent, Naturaller also organizes hiking routes for children, which include a guide , an educational route booklet for children, prizes, and insurance. These routes help improve children's physical health in a natural environment as they explore, learn, have fun, and share experiences with others. They run, jump, and move freely, enhancing their motor skills and becoming more well-balanced. They breathe clean air, which helps protect them from potential respiratory illnesses.
4/Hiking and cycling
S-cape Travel offers various hiking and cycling packages in Asturias designed for families . They handle accommodation, bike rental, luggage transfer, routes, and other logistical details.
- Picos de Europa, family multi-activity (6 days)
- Picos de Europa and Llanes beaches with children (8 days)
- Asturias coast by bike for families (8 days)
- Bear and Somiedo Path with children (4 days)
S-Cape Travel
S-Cape Travel is an agency… Read more
5/Through the Picos de Europa
Towards Peaks offers you a program of activities designed to enjoy some vacation in contact with nature and live small family adventures.
You can perform these activities with children from 7 years. Five-day program with several activities: canoeing down the Cares-Deva river, pastures of the Lakes of Covadonga and visits to the cider winery, initiation to the descent of canyons ... from 235 €. Request information about the dates planned for this summer.
Towards Peaks
We are a company located in… Read more
6/Surf and Paddle surf
Surf Camps for children
Several companies offer Surf Camps for children of varying durations with beachside accommodation. Full board. 2 hours of class every day and free surfing always supervised by the monitor. Material included (Victory or NSP Boards + Quiksilver/Roxy suits). Longboard and skateboard classes. Correction and video recording. Multiple activities. Paddlesurf routes. Barbecues and fun on the terrace. Accident and civil liability insurance. professional video.
Surf Camps for school groups
They also organize Surf Camps for school groups, offering different accommodation possibilities: hostel, cabins or hotel. Surf lessons and other activities on the beach, completing the offer with scheduled visits. All the necessary material for the activities is provided by us, they must bring their clothes to change, swimsuit and towel.
Ribadesella Surf School
Surf Camp Ribadesella as a surf school… Read more
Llanes Surf Paradise
The Surf School of… Read more
MarOceana & Sup Nature
If you've never tried… Read more
7/Children's camps
1. Naturaller offers summer camps at the Valgrande-Pajares Ski and Mountain Resort, in Brañillín, a stunning viewpoint overlooking the Ubiñas-La Mesa Natural Park and the Alto Bernesga Nature Reserve. These camps focus on teamwork and camaraderie. Participants will have the opportunity to make new friends, share experiences, and learn to work together to achieve common goals.
They'll learn survival techniques, practice alternative sports, kayak along the Nalón River, spend a day cooling off in the Las Caldas Pool, and hike through the mountains...
2. Aventura Norte offers children's, youth, and family camps. Spend your holidays together and have tons of fun! Summer camps in Asturias for boys and girls aged 9 to 15. Healthy, fun, and educational leisure activities. A family camp with activities where adults and children can enjoy multi-adventure activities and entertainment together, including treasure hunts, themed workshops, evening activities, and more.
Summer camps for children
It's time to find a camp for your little ones, to give them an experience you know they'll love… Read more
More activities
Canyoning Baptism
Very simple, ideal for families with children or groups looking for pure fun. It's a canyon with slides and jumps into small pools… Read more
Caving Picos de Europa
Enjoy the most impressive caves in Asturias, a safe underground adventure in easily accessible caverns… Read more
Book Paddle Surfing
In the Ribadesella estuary, you can enjoy paddle surfing for two intense hours… Read more
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Things to keep in mind: Bring water, snacks, travel games, a jacket, socks, wipes, bandages, antiseptic... everything you need so that an unexpected event doesn't ruin a special day. Don't forget your camera/video camera; it will help you remember the good times of the trip once we're back home.
Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
