Oviedo

After a few days exploring the rugged, green mountains of the Picos de Europa further east, Oviedo comes as something of a surprise. The thriving regional capital, though not huge, feels like a metropolis in comparison to the small stone-built villages in the Picos yet, like the mountains, thankfully remains off the tourist trail.

Oviedo has its fair share of sights, not least the Gothic cathedral, the regional museum of fine arts, the archaeological museum and the pre-Romanesque churches on a nearby hillside, but just as much pleasure is to be had roaming the pedestrianised old quarter, coming by chance upon elegant old palaces and the sculptures of people and animals which are dotted about the pavements.

Explore the city

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

A visit to Oviedo is, above all, about enjoying the atmosphere of the old quarter, the focal point of our self-guided walking tour, where the steeple of the flamboyant Gothic cathedral – an important stopping point for pilgrims en route to Santiago de Compostela – rises above the tall, painted houses with their narrow wrought-iron balconies.

In amongst them are numerous arcaded buildings and grand 18th-century mansions with elaborate stone façades, such as the Palacio Velarde, which now serves as the excellent regional museum of fine arts. The city’s other museum, housed in a former convent, is devoted to archaeology, and boasts mosaics and altar stones from some of the pre-Romanesque churches which are unique to Asturias.

Please note that the two museums are both closed on Mondays.
Beyond the City

UNESCO-protected churches

UNESCO-protected churches

It is possible, if you so wish, to visit the best example of these 9th-century churches, mystical Santa María del Naranco. Along with a second UNESCO-protected church, it perches on a wooded hillside just three kilometres from the city centre. Beautiful in its simplicity, it is the last resting place of King Ramiro I.

Accommodation

We offer a choice of two hotels, both well placed for exploring the city. Please state your preference when booking.

We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

2 nights
Barceló Oviedo Cervantes Hotel
Oviedo
The traditional, redbrick exterior of this century-old Asturian mansion belies a sparklingly modern interior, where the bedrooms are spacious and stylish, the staff friendly and the breakfast buffet plentiful. Located just outside Oviedo's historic centre, the hotel is within easy walking distance of all major sights – as well as the city's tempting selection of cider bars and restaurants.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
2 nights
Hotel Fruela
Oviedo
Opened in 2003, this 3-star boutique hotel has 28 well-equipped rooms which are comfortable and modern. It is centrally situated making it ideal for exploring the historic Old Quarter and the New Town with its restaurants, shops and cafés. Breakfast is taken in the Fruela's sister hotel, the 4-star Princess Munia which is directly across this quiet street. The hotel has a bar and restaurant, and guests have access to the wellness centre also based in the Princess Munia which includes a hydrotherapy pool, Turkish bath, sauna and cromotherapy beds, and more (pay locally).
(The hotels are named after King Fruela I and his wife Princess Munia, who ruled Asturias from 722 to 768AD. It was during their reign that the city was founded.)

Meal arrangements: breakfast only

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Add-on price

Barcelo Oviedo Cervantes, 2 nights: 01 April - 31 October 2019

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 - 15 April	£112	£88
16 - 21 April	£148	£120
22 April - 26 July	£120	£96
27 July - 31 August	£148	£120
1 September - 29 October	£120	£96

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

Getting between Oviedo-Asturias airport and the city (47km):
•Bus: 1-hour journey every hour
•Taxi: 45-minute journey
More information on Oviedo-Asturias Airport here >

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Barceló Oviedo Cervantes Hotel
'Premium': 01 Apr - 31 Oct 2019	£20

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Barceló Oviedo Cervantes Hotel (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 15 Apr 2019	£50	£88
16 Apr - 21 Apr 2019	£65	£119
22 Apr - 26 Jul 2019	£52	£94
27 Jul - 31 Aug 2019	£65	£119
01 Sep - 29 Oct 2019	£52	£94

Prices for other hotels

£ per person based on 2 sharing

Hotel Fruela	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
1 April - 31 May	£88	£66
1 June - 31 July	£110	£80
1 - 31 August	£130	£100
1 - 30 September	£110	£80
1 - 29 October	£88	£66

Reviews

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Ms C Welch

Chippenham

19 August 2018

We did some beautiful walks on this holiday. Highlights were the Rio Dobra walk; the high meadows walk; our day on Vega Beach and the excellent food at Posada del Valle which was outstanding. We loved the proximity of the mountains to the sea - a real contrast.

Tips:

Some of the walks provided by Nigel are a little light on detail and therefore having a map is important if they choose to do one of those.

The area is very weather dependent e.g. high up can be shrouded in mist so be prepared to change plans at short notice.

The Rio Dobra walk definitely needs walking shoes and also 'beach shoes' for the swimming pool at the end.

The Museo des Belle Artes in Oviedo is closed Sunday afternoons and all day Monday so pick carefully which dates to stay there.

Ms C Welch

Chippenham

19 August 2018

We did some beautiful walks on this holiday. Highlights were the Rio Dobra walk; the high meadows walk; our day on Vega Beach and the excellent food at Posada del Valle which was outstanding. We loved the proximity of the mountains to the sea - a real contrast.

Tips:

Some of the walks provided by Nigel are a little light on detail and therefore having a map is important if they choose to do one of those.

The area is very weather dependent e.g. high up can be shrouded in mist so be prepared to change plans at short notice.

The Rio Dobra walk definitely needs walking shoes and also 'beach shoes' for the swimming pool at the end.

The Museo des Belle Artes in Oviedo is closed Sunday afternoons and all day Monday so pick carefully which dates to stay there.

Oviedo City Add-On

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