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Country
Spain
Continent
Europe
Airport
OVD
Currency
Euro
Time zone
UTC+1
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A region, not a city
Asturias, Green Spain between the sea and the mountains
Asturias is not a city but a whole region of northern Spain, the heart of what Spaniards call Green Spain: rugged cliffs, beaches and mountains squeezed between the Bay of Biscay and the Cantabrian range. It is the cool, green, food-obsessed alternative to the Mediterranean, home to Spain's first national park, the country's cider culture and a pre-Romanesque architecture found nowhere else.
It also packs three very different cities into less than an hour of travel: monumental Oviedo, seaside Gijón and reinvented Avilés.
Asturias Airport
Landing at OVD, close to Avilés
Asturias Airport (Ranón)
The region's airport sits about 15 km from Avilés and 40 km from Gijón, with Oviedo a little further away. ALSA buses run direct to Oviedo and Gijón.
Moving between the cities
ALSA buses and regional trains link Oviedo, Gijón and Avilés in under an hour. For the Picos de Europa and the smaller beaches, a car is the better choice.
A thousand years of history
The cradle of the Reconquista
| Period | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 8th century | After the Battle of Covadonga, the Kingdom of Asturias is born, described as the cradle of the Reconquista |
| 9th century | Royal pre-Romanesque art: Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo |
| 834 | King Alfonso II sets out from Oviedo to Santiago, starting the Camino Primitivo |
| 19th century | Coal and steel transform the region |
| 1918 | The Picos de Europa become Spain's first national park |
| 1985 | The pre-Romanesque monuments are listed by UNESCO |
Picos de Europa
Spain's first national park
Shared with Cantabria and Castile and León, the Picos de Europa National Park covers 671 km2 and tops out at Torre de Cerredo, 2,648 meters high. It is home to brown bears, Iberian wolves, Cantabrian chamois, bearded vultures and capercaillie.
The Cares Trail
The classic walk follows the Cares gorge between Caín and Poncebos, about 12 km each way; allow six to eight hours for the round trip.
The Lakes of Covadonga
Near Cangas de Onís, these glacial lakes lie above 1,000 meters. The wider region counts five natural parks and five biosphere reserves on top of the national park.
Three cities
Oviedo, Gijón and Avilés
Oviedo, the monumental capital
San Salvador Cathedral and its Cámara Santa, the pre-Romanesque Santa María del Naranco, San Miguel de Lillo, San Julián de los Prados and La Foncalada fountain. Oviedo is the Vetusta of Clarín's novel La Regenta, hosts the Princess of Asturias Awards and gathers its cider bars on Calle Gascona.
Gijón, the city by the sea
The old Cimadevilla quarter, the Roman baths of Campo Valdés, Chillida's sculpture Elogio del Horizonte, the Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura and the Atlantic Botanical Garden, plus San Lorenzo beach right in town.
Avilés, the reinvented port
Arcaded streets such as Galiana and Rivero, the Sabugo fishermen's quarter and the Niemeyer Centre, the Brazilian architect's only work in Spain.
The coast
Fishing villages and wild beaches
The Cantabrian shore
Beyond San Lorenzo in Gijón, the Asturian coast is a string of coves and villages. Playa del Silencio lies near Cudillero, Llanes has beaches such as Torimbia, and the Ría de Villaviciosa is another stretch worth exploring. A car makes it much easier to hop between them.
Cider and fabada
Food and drink in Asturias
Asturias is Spain's cider country, and the drink is poured from arm's length in a ritual called escanciar. Pair it with fabada asturiana, the region's bean stew, or a cachopo, two veal fillets stuffed with ham and cheese, then breaded. The region makes more than 40 cheeses, including blue Cabrales matured in caves in the Picos. For dessert, try casadielles or rice pudding.
When to go
When to visit Asturias?
June to September
The best time for the coast, with summer temperatures around 22 to 23 degrees C by the sea.
Spring and autumn
Quieter months, ideal for hiking in the mountains.
Winter
Mild on the coast, at around 12 to 13 degrees C.
All year
The climate is oceanic and wet in every season, so expect drizzle whenever you come.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Asturias
Which airport serves Asturias?
Asturias Airport (OVD) at Ranón, about 15 km from Avilés and 40 km from Gijón, with Oviedo a little further. ALSA buses run direct to Oviedo and Gijón.
When is the best time to visit Asturias?
June to September for the beaches, spring and autumn for quieter hiking. It can drizzle at any time of year.
How many days do I need in Asturias?
Three to four days covers Oviedo, Gijón and Avilés; allow a week if you also want to explore the Picos de Europa.
Do I need a car in Asturias?
Not between the three main cities, which are linked by buses and regional trains in under an hour. A car is recommended for the mountains and the coast.
How much does a flight to Asturias usually cost?
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