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Casa Ramon restaurat in the Fontan square in Oviedo, Spain

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Spain’s cider capital

Lush, green Oviedo is the laid-back Spanish cider capital, often shrouded in a fog that adds to its medieval charm. There are plenty of cultural and gastronomic things to do in Oviedo; visit the Fine Arts Museum, dine in the Plaza de El Fontan, check out churches and cathedrals, and sip locally made cider poured with gusto. You can also sample more than forty types of local cheese or tuck into a hearty bowl of fabada, a local stew, before enjoying a restorative Spanish siesta.

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When to visit

The best times to visit Oviedo are May–June or September–October. During these months the weather is still warm, but you miss the swarms of summer tourists. The Fiesta de San Mateo (the grape and wine harvesting celebration) happens in September, and the apple harvest season is in October. You’ll see plenty of people celebrating in bars and siderías (cider bars) during these times.

Getting around

It’s best to hire a car, especially if you want to hike sections of the Camino de Santiago or check out quiet coastal villages such as Luarca or Cudillero. In Oviedo itself, there is an inexpensive bus system and readily available taxis (which are more expensive). Exploring the town is doable on foot, too, so bring comfortable walking shoes.

Traveler tips

Oviedo is known for its gastronomy, so come hungry. A popular lunch is fabada, made with local white beans, morcilla (blood sausage), chorizo and pancetta. Pair this with a Spanish red wine. When the afternoon rolls around, head to Calle Gascona to try regional cider, poured theatrically from a height. Sip this with typical snacks such as queso cabrales (sharp, creamy blue cheese), local anchovies, and chorizo a la sidra (chorizo cooked in even more cider).

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Q:How many days do I need to spend in Oviedo, Spain?
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Stay at least for a long weekend in Oviedo, or more if you want to do some hiking in the surrounding green trails. It takes a few days to thoroughly visit the museums, Mercado El Fontan, and see all the statues. Hikes in the area can last from a few hours to multiple days.

Q:What is Oviedo, Spain famous for?
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Oviedo is the capital of Asturias in Northern Spain, famous for its medieval old town, museums, pre-Romanesque public monuments, and siderias (cider bars). It also holds the annual Princess of Asturias Awards, a ceremony promoting humanistic, cultural, and scientific values, with Meryl Streep and Martin Scorsese being previous winners.

Q:Is Oviedo, Spain worth visiting?
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Yes, Oviedo is worth visiting. It is a clean, charming, medieval city. There are museums and street sculptures for cultural and artistic fixes, plus plenty of green areas to relax with a journal or a cider. It’s also a great recharge base for those hiking in the Picos de Europa.

Q:What is an itinerary including Oviedo, Spain, and other regions in the area?
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Fly into Asturias Airport and rent a car there. First, explore Oviedo, then head east to coastal Llanes and historical Santillana del Mar. Visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe for the views, then head to San Sebastian for pintxos. Finally, head to Bilbao and fly home after a visit to the Guggenheim.

Q:What are the top attractions in Oviedo, Spain?
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There are plenty of attractions in Oviedo, from churches and squares to markets. Architectural masterpieces such as the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador of Oviedo, the Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias, Plaza del Fontan, and the Church of Santa Maria del Naranco are just some of the top sights.

Q:Does it rain a lot in Oviedo, Spain?
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Yes, it does rain a lot in Oviedo—that’s what makes everything so green and the steak so delicious. There’s often a foggy mist too, adding to the medieval ambiance. But one thing that is nice about the rain in Oviedo is that it maintains cooler temperatures throughout Spain’s sometimes scorching summer.

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