Oviedo and Mount Naranco
Our first stop on this weekend tour of Asturias is Oviedo, the capital of the Principality, which is only half an hour from Gijón. There is nothing better than getting carried away and getting lost in the streets of the historic center of the city, where we find the purest essence of Asturias. The imposing Cathedral of San Salvador, the Holy Chamber, the Plaza de la Constitución or the famous Campoamor Theater are just some of the charms that await you in the city of La Regenta. If you want to know all the details of each of the monuments you can not miss a guided tour of Oviedo.
In addition, just 4 kilometers from the city, two of the most important pre-Romanesque monuments in Spain remain unchanged in time. We are talking about Santa María del Naranco, the former palace of Ramiro I, and San Miguel de Lillo, both located on Mount Naranco, the perfect place to watch the sunset!
Although Oviedo stands out especially for its good food, do not worry, because in the whole Asturian territory you can eat deliciously. Gastronomy is one of the main attractions that makes many people choose this destination for their days off. Guiso de pitu, fabada asturiana, escalopines al cabrales, bollo preñao… Asturias is not only about cachopo! In the cheese and cider tour and the Cabrales cheese tour you will taste some of the typical products of the Principality.
Cangas de Onís and the Covadonga Lakes
Leaving Oviedo behind, we continue the route of places to see in Asturias in a weekend in Cangas de Onis. In the heart of in the Picos de Europa and in the valley formed by the The rivers Sella and Güeña, is located in this municipality, a land of nature and historical deeds. From Cangas de Onís, due to its proximity, one of the most popular activities is the excursion to the Covadonga Lakes, not to be missed!
Formed by two lagoons of glacial origin called Enol and Ercina, the Covadonga Lakes are one of the most popular places in the Asturian part of the Picos de Europa National Park. A must-see of places to see in Asturias in a weekend!
These lakes are also only 14 kilometers from the Sanctuary of Covadonga, another of the main attractions of the area, and are located at an altitude of more than 1000 meters. There you can carry out hiking trails, fauna and flora sightings, bicycle tours …. All of this surrounded by a unique enclave! Do you already have an idea of why Asturias is known as a natural paradise? Come and discover it!
Llanes, Ribadesella and Lastres
Welcome to Llanes! Another place that must definitely be part of the list of places to see in Asturias in a weekend. Walking through its streets you will fall in love with this town of seafaring tradition, with the influence of folklore and tradition that overflows on all four sides, where the sea and mountain scenery come together to perfection. Besides, did you know that it is one of the best preserved historical centers in Asturias?
The town of Llanes treasures a large number of palaces and emblazoned houses and an endless number of typical places to eat that delight visitors. On a guided tour of Llanes you will discover such impressive places as the Sablón beach, the Palace of Duque de Estrada and the Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Conceyu, the port or the Cubos de la Memoria.
We continue our route through Asturias in Ribadesella. This town on the eastern coast of Asturias is mainly known for the Sella river and the prehistoric cave of Tito Bustillo.
As the finish line of one of the most famous canoe races in the world, Ribadesella hosts the International Descent of the Sella, which attracts thousands of tourists every year on the first Saturday of August. Did you know that it is the only Asturian festival declared of International Tourist Interest? We encourage you to make the descent in canoe!
In these lands is also the Tito Bustillo Cave, which is part of the World Heritage List for the importance of its paintings, engravings and other manifestations of rock art. Here you can book your ticket to visit one of the most famous caves in Asturias.
Between the sea and the mountains. Thus we find the town of Lastres, located in the council of Colunga. In addition to being one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, this seaside town was also declared Exemplary Village of Asturias, an award granted by the Princess of Asturias Foundation in 2010.
Its streets are full of tradition, and today you can still find fishermen fishing in the port and auctioning fresh seafood. In addition, more than one movie and television series have been filmed in this town. Are you familiar with Doctor Mateo? You can get to know all the charms of this seaside town by taking a guided tour of Lastres. The best finishing touch to this list of places to see in Asturias in a weekend!
