Oviedo (Uviéu) serves as the capital and administrative heart of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. With a population of over 220,000, it is the region's second-largest city and a vital commercial hub. Although situated inland, the city enjoys a unique maritime climate due to its proximity—less than 30 kilometers—to the Bay of Biscay, combined with an elevated terrain that rises over 300 meters above sea level. Located strategically between the coastal cities of Gijón and Avilés, Oviedo offers travelers a refined base for exploring northern Spain, blending historic charm with modern amenities.
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Situated approximately 24 km southwest of Gijón and 23 km southeast of Avilés, Oviedo offers excellent connectivity to the Bay of Biscay coastline. This central location allows hotel guests to easily access coastal destinations while enjoying the city's elevated, cooler climate.
Despite not sitting directly on the shore, Oviedo features a distinct maritime climate. Its combination of ocean proximity and elevation (over 300 meters in some areas) ensures cooler temperatures, making it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking relief from heat during the summer months.
As the administrative and commercial center of Asturias, Oviedo serves as a prime base for regional exploration. Hotel guests can leverage the city's infrastructure to easily venture into the surrounding natural landscapes and cultural sites of the principality.
religious church building in Spain, the thirteenth century
public university in Asturias, Spain
fountain of potable water
palace, Cultural Interest Asset
cultural property in Oviedo, Spain
football stadium in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
church of Saint Thyrsus
church in Asturias, Spain
former stadium at Oviedo, Spain
cultural property in Oviedo, Spain
cultural property in Oviedo, Spain
cultural property in Oviedo, Spain
A welcoming bistro-style eatery with a rustic-contemporary feel, enthusiastically run by two brothers (Vicente and Iván) who humbly refer to their restaurant as a canteen-like “casa de comidas”. Their more modern take on traditional, Asturian-based cooking includes an à la carte (don’t miss the famous liquid La Peral cheese croquettes or the spider crab ravioli with fennel) and two enticing menus. Some half-plate options are also available.
WebsiteHere, options include a classic-traditional à la carte that makes full use of top-quality ingredients, a tasting menu, plus an impressive wine list. Make sure you try the CasadiellesFermín, the restaurant’s reinvented signature dessert!
WebsiteA restaurant that takes its name from chef Vicente Cabal and which features a kitchen visible from the dining room. Cabal is truly passionate about cooking and has had a long career working in leading restaurants across the country. On the à la carte, he conjures up creatively prepared Mediterranean cuisine with a balanced approach between tradition and innovation, which is complemented by a tasting menu named after the restaurant. In 2022, it won the award for the world’s best “fabada” stew!
🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-17:00, 20:00-01:00; Su 12:00-17:00
WebsiteAn informal restaurant where Manzano siblings Esther and Nacho showcase traditional cuisine perfect for sharing, including delicious tapas, “raciones”, a few contemporary dishes, plus two menus (one daily option, including wine, that is available for lunch midweek, and a second more extensive menu named after the restaurant, featuring Gloria’s signature dishes).
🕐 12:30-16:00,20:30-00:00
WebsiteA classic address that has had a new lease of life under the reins of chef Javier Álvarez, who has made the move here from the now-closed Casa Farpón de Mamorana. It has retained its rustic ‘asador’ appearance with the open grill visible from the dining room, where the market-inspired menu is focused around various hearty dishes (the Argüelles stew with “compango”, a mix of different meats, is outstanding), daily specials (such as filled potatoes, the thick Asturian “pote” soup, and Verdina beans with spider crab), fresh, traditionally caught fish from Rula, Trasacar red meats, plus an impress
WebsiteLocated beneath the arches of a residential building, Arraigo features a spacious private bar by the entrance where you can enjoy a drink before heading to your table. Chef Ángel Martínez de Marigorta brings Asturian traditions up to date through dishes that are lightly textured and meticulously presented, with a primary focus on flavour. The à la carte, harbouring dishes such as crab balls and broth, chicken with rice, and pigeon with spinach, is complemented by two tasting menus: Raíces and Arraigo.
WebsiteOn the banks of the river Nalón, approximately 4 miles southwest of Oviedo, this colourful house occupies the premises of what was once L'Alezna, a restaurant that already shone with a MICHELIN Star between 2004 and 2008. Chef Pedro Martino, who has returned to his origins and has given his own name to the renovated business, seeks to bring Asturias to our palates, which is why every day, along with the appetising menu, he presents a menu called Orígenes Tradición (Origins Tradition) and another, more extensive and modern, called Orígenes Degustación (Origins Tasting) (the latter is a sequence
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