Welcome to Oviedo
Oviedo/Uviéu is an elegant city, quiet and very comfortable to walk around. Capital of the Principality of Asturias, it combines a monumental historic center, pre-Romanesque art, unique in Europe, large green areas, excellent cuisine and a well-kept and stately atmosphere.
It is a perfect destination for a cultural weekend getaway as well as for business trips or longer stays. Oviedo is an orderly, clean city with a leisurely pace that invites you to enjoy it unhurriedly.
Useful tourist information
You can find tourist information offices at:
Plaza de la Constitución (City Hall)
Main office, located in the historic center.
RENFE train station (Calle Uría)
Information point for visitors arriving by train.
In them you can find out about:
Pre-Romanesque monuments
Museums and exhibitions
Guided tours
Cultural events
Schedules and tickets
Must-see Oviedo
San Salvador Cathedral
One of the great symbols of the city. Gothic style, houses the Holy Chamber (World Heritage Site) and is part of the Camino de Santiago. The Plaza de Alfonso II is one of the most beautiful and photographed points of Oviedo.
- Historic District
Pedestrian streets, squares with arcades, terraces, historic buildings and urban sculptures (such as La Regenta or Mafalda) make strolling through this area an essential experience.
Here you will find:
Fontán Square
City Hall
Fontán Market
Museum of Fine Arts
Mon Street
- Wine Route
Area with great atmosphere for wine and tapas, especially lively in the afternoons and evenings. Ideal for a small informal gastronomic route.
- Gascona – The Cider Boulevard
It is the most famous street to drink cider in Oviedo. Here you can find many traditional cider houses where you can pour cider in the Asturian style and taste typical dishes such as cachopo, fabada or cheeses from the region.
- Uría Street
Perfect for strolling, shopping or simply enjoying Oviedo’s most elegant urban architecture.
- San Francisco Park
A historic park in the heart of downtown with wide promenades, wooded areas, sculptures and a very pleasant atmosphere to rest or stroll in any season of the year.
- Museum of Fine Arts
It has one of the most important collections in northern Spain, with works ranging from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. Free admission.
- Pre-Romanesque Monuments and Christ of Naranco
In Monte Naranco you can find:
Santa María del Naranco
San Miguel de Lillo
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, they are one of the great historical treasures of Asturias. From there you can also get spectacular panoramic views of the city.
At the top is also the Christ of Naranco, visible from much of Oviedo.
Gastronomy in Oviedo
These are some outstanding recommendations:
- La Genuina de Cimadevilla rice restaurant
Stuffed leeks, rice and cachopo in a rustic and select place.
- Billy Bob
American food, hamburgers, nachos and hot dogs in a themed restaurant.
- Umami
Japanese cuisine in a modern atmosphere.
- The Court of Pelayo
Traditional Asturian recipes in an elegant space next to the Campoamor Theater.
- Tierra Astur Gascona Cider Bar
Traditional Asturian cuisine in the heart of the cider boulevard.
- Amparo House (El Fontán)
Traditional restaurant in one of the most charming squares.
- La Paloma (Independencia Street)
- Las Tablas del Campillín
- El Fartuquín (C/ Carpio 19)
Oviedo combines traditional Asturian cuisine with modern and international proposals. Not to be missed:
Asturian Fabada
Cachopo
Asturian cheeses
Natural cider
Carbayones (typical sweet of the city)
What to do in 2-3 days (tour idea)
- Day 1
Historical center, Cathedral, Plaza del Fontán, Fine Arts Museum and route through Gascona. Traditional Asturian dinner.
- Day 2
Climb to Monte Naranco (Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo), walk through San Francisco Park and afternoon shopping in Calle Uría.
- Day 3
Wine route, Fontán market, additional cultural visit and nearby excursion (Llanera, Siero or Asturian coast if you have a vehicle).
Getting around Oviedo
Oviedo is a very comfortable city to walk around.
Cab 
General telephone number:
985 25 00 00 00
Applications such as PideTaxi also operate.
Public transportation 
TUA urban bus network that connects all neighborhoods and Monte Naranco.
Parking in Oviedo
Blue Zone (ORA) 
In the center and commercial areas.
Regular hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00-14:00 and 16:00-20:00
Saturdays: 9:00-14:00
Sundays and holidays: free of charge
Payment at the parking meter or via mobile app.
Centrally located parking lots 
Parking El Vasco
Parking Longoria/CARBAYÓN
Salesas Parking
Uría Parking
In a nutshell
Oviedo is a perfect city to combine:
History and unique heritage (pre-Romanesque)
Culture and museums
Gastronomy and cider
Green spaces
Shopping and elegant ambience
Peace of mind and comfort to move around
A complete cultural getaway, tidy and very pleasant at any time of the year.