What to do and see in Asturias, Spain: The Best Things to do

February 7, 2022 Nicolette Lion

Asturias (/æˈstʊəriəs, ə-/; Spanish: [asˈtuɾjas]; Asturian: Asturies [asˈtuɾjes]; Galician: Asturias), officially the Principality of Asturias (Spanish: Principado de Asturias; Asturian: Principáu d'Asturies), is an autonomous community in north-west Spain. It is coextensive with the province of Asturias, and contains some of the territory that was part of the larger Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages. Divided into eight comarcas (counties), the autonomous community of Asturias is bordered by Cantabria to the east, by Castile and León to the south, by Galicia to the west, and by the Bay of Biscay to the north.
Restaurants in Asturias

1. Picos de Europa

Spain http://www.picoseuropa.net
Excellent
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5.0 based on 317 reviews

Picos de Europa

Carved into 3 distinct ranges by 2 rivers, these mountains in Northern Spain contain one of the most famous walks in the country.

Reviewed By Beegbutler - Cork, Ireland

Having recently toured the Pico's on a motorcycle I can highly recommend this last bastion of motorcycling nirvana, fabulous scenery, empty roads and lovely local cuisine ,Stayed in Potes for a few days, a little gem tucked away in the Pico's...busaman.????️...

2. Playa de San Lorenzo

Gijon Spain
Excellent
52%
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4.5 based on 2,283 reviews

Playa de San Lorenzo

Reviewed By CAMARO_Maroon - Quezon City, Philippines

Always one of my favorite hang out spots to chill in Gijon, Asturias (from 2012 to 2016), whenever I want to escape my city life from nearby Oviedo, especially when the Sun is up! I had some good memories in this beach, with some special people in my life. You won't go wrong, going to a nice, wide, and, "friendly" beach, if you just wanna relax, for free.

3. Santa Catalina Headland (Cerro de Santa Catalina)

Gijon Spain http://www.gijon.es/directorios/show/574-elogio-del-horizonte
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,531 reviews

Santa Catalina Headland (Cerro de Santa Catalina)

Reviewed By Sergi971 - Barcelona, Spain

An inspiring place to visit. The top of the hill has a Chillida Monument faced to the sea where you can enjoy a privileged view of the sea, the Gijón City beach and the Musel harbour.

4. Bufones de Pria

Playa de Guadamia, Llanes Spain http://www.verdenorte.com/bufones-de-pria
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4.5 based on 1,132 reviews

Bufones de Pria

Reviewed By Cassius8ent

Such a rare sight. It was spectacular to see. Worth a visit. A short walk which included more fantastic views with caves and beaches

5. Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

Calle de Luis Moya Blanco 261, 33203, Gijon Spain +34 902 30 66 00 http://www.laboralciudaddelacultura.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,371 reviews

Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura es el resultado de un proyecto de transformacion que el Gobierno del Principado de Asturias acometio en 2001 con el fin de dar nueva vida al edificio de la antigua Universidad Laboral de Gijon.El proyecto vio la luz en marzo de 2007: nacia Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura, una ciudad cultural del siglo XXI, abierta plural, en la que hay espacio para todo tipo de espectaculos y propuestas de ocio.La sede de Radiotelevision del Principado de Asturias en el antiguo Convento de las Clarisas, LABoral Centro de Arte y Creacion Industrial, el Centro Integrado de Formacion Profesional, el Patio Corintio que alberga la Tienda, la Torre, la Escuela de Arte Dramatico y Profesional de Danza, la Iglesia, el Cafe, el Teatro, el Paraninfo y la Facultad de Comercio, Turismo y Ciencias Sociales "Jovellanos", son algunos de los espacios que tienen su sede en la Ciudad de la Cultura.La tarea de recuperacion del monumental edificio con nuevos usos relacionados con la cultura, la formacion y la creacion, aun esta en marcha, en un apasionante proceso que no cesa y en el que nuevos espacios se iran sumando de forma paulatina hasta completar una ciudad singular.Laboral City of Culture is the result of a transformation project the Government of the Principality of Asturias undertook in 2001 in order to give new life to the building of the old Laboral University of Gijon.The project became a reality in March 2007: it was the birth of La Laboral City of Culture, an open and plural 21st Century cultural city, offering space for all kinds of shows and leisure proposals.The headquarters of the Principality of Asturias Broadcasting Corporation in the old Convent of Clarissa nuns, LABoral Art and Industrial Creation Centre, the Integrated Professional Training Centre, the Corinthian Patio housing the Shop, the Tower, the College of Dramatic Art and Professional Dance, the Church, the Cafe, the Theatre, the Auditorium and the Jovellanos University College, are some of the spaces with their headquarters in the City of Culture.The task of recovering the monumental building with new uses related to culture, training and creation, is still underway in a thrilling non-stop process, which will gradually add new spaces up until the completion of this singular city.

6. Santa Maria del Naranco

Oviedo Spain +34 638 26 01 63 [email protected] http://www.santamariadelnaranco.blogspot.com/
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4.5 based on 2,421 reviews

Santa Maria del Naranco

Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia

Santa Maria del Naranco was included as part of the monuments of Oviedo in the UNESCO world heritage list in 1985. Only Cordoba, Granada, Barcelona's Gaudi, Escorial and Burgos were included a year earlier. All the other almost 40 monuments are later or much later. It's hard to understand without being Spanish. Asturias is the core, the starting point of Spain. Everything else, as the asturians proudly say, is just an increment of territory. Santa Maria del Naranco doesn't look like a Church. It was actually built originally as the state hall of a country Royal Palace for Ramiro I in 842. The forest for hunting was here at that time. The Church turned out to be elegant because of the open loggias and external stairs. Its fragility is given by its location on the meadow. The Church is located outside the city limits. You can get here by bus number 2, but I walked from the IBIS hotel in the morning. I didn't get inside, everything was closed, but judging by the photo, the exterior is better than the interior.

7. Lake Covadonga

Carretera a los Lagos, 33589, Cangas de Onis Spain http://www.lagoscovadonga.es
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4,054 reviews

Lake Covadonga

Reviewed By janbnl - Overijse, Belgium

The scenery of this part of the Picos de Europa is magnificent. The 1,5 hr walk along the two lakes is breathtaking. The organisation of the busses that bring you to the lakes in the high season is good, so there was a bit of a wait to go back. Do it if you are in the area.

8. Jardin Botanico Atlantico

Avenida Jardin Botanico 2230, 33203, Gijon Spain +34 985 18 51 30 http://botanico.gijon.es
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,046 reviews

Jardin Botanico Atlantico

9. Mirador parque de La Providencia

Camino de San Lorenzo 83 Parque de la Providencia, 33203, Gijon Spain http://www.gijon.es/directorios/show/1078-parque-del-cabo-san-lorenzo
Excellent
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

Mirador parque de La Providencia

10. Acuario de Gijon

Playa de Poniente s/n, 33212, Gijon Spain +34 985 18 52 20 [email protected] http://www.acuariogijon.es
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4.0 based on 1,206 reviews

Acuario de Gijon

Discover the magic world of the aquarium of Gijon with this admission ticket. The aquarium recreates sixty different fresh water and natural marine habitats. A journey through the diverse ecosystems takes the visitor through the greatest diversity of marine fauna and flora displayed in a medium-seized aquarium in the world.

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