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What to see in Asturias

Mountains and sea side by side: the Picos de Europa and the lakes of Covadonga, fishing villages like Cudillero and Llanes, beaches between cliffs, Oviedo’s pre-Romanesque churches and cider poured from on high in every chigre.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

Cities, villages and nature

Open each one to see all its sights, where to stay, day trips and when to go.

Asturias
Oviedo

Asturian pre-Romanesque, an old town made for strolling and cider houses on Calle Gascona.
- Cathedral of San Salvador
- San Julián de los Prados
- Plaza del Fontán
- Monte Naranco
What to see in Oviedo
Asturias
Gijón

San Lorenzo beach, the Cimadevilla quarter and the Elogio del Horizonte: the city on the Cantabrian Sea.
- Cimadevilla
- Elogio del Horizonte
- Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura
- San Lorenzo Beach
What to see in Gijón
Asturias
Cangas de Onís

The Roman bridge with its hanging cross, and the gateway to Covadonga and the Picos de Europa.
- Roman Bridge
- Covadonga
- Lakes of Covadonga
What to see in Cangas de Onís
Asturias
Picos de Europa

Limestone mountains between Asturias, Cantabria and León: the lakes of Covadonga, the Cares gorge trail and the Naranjo de Bulnes.
- Lakes of Covadonga
- Cares Trail
- Naranjo de Bulnes
- Fuente Dé
What to see in Picos de Europa
Asturias
Llanes

A fishing town with the Cubes of Memory in the harbour, blowholes and hidden beaches.
- Historic centre
- Torimbia Beach
- Bufones de Pría
What to see in Llanes
Asturias
Cudillero

An amphitheatre of colourful houses tumbling down to the harbour, one of the prettiest villages in Asturias.
- Harbour
- Observation decks
- Playa del Silencio
- Cudillero lighthouse
What to see in Cudillero
Asturias
Avilés

An old town of arcades and the Niemeyer Centre beside the estuary.
- Niemeyer Centre
- Old town
- Plaza de España
What to see in Avilés
Asturias
Ribadesella

The mouth of the Sella, with the Tito Bustillo cave, the International Descent of the Sella in August and fine-sand beaches.
- Tito Bustillo Cave
- Santa Marina Beach
- Paseo de la Grúa
- Hermitage of La Guía
What to see in Ribadesella
Asturias
Luarca

The white town of the Costa Verde: a harbour with houses rising like an amphitheatre, the cemetery above the sea and the grave of Severo Ochoa.
- Harbour
- Cemetery
- Lighthouse and hermitage
- Puente del Beso
What to see in Luarca
Asturias
Lastres

A fishing village clinging to the hillside above the Cantabrian Sea, one of the most beautiful in Spain, with the Jurassic Museum nearby.
- Harbour
- Church of Santa María de Sádaba
- Mirador de San Roque
- Clock Tower
What to see in Lastres
Asturias
Taramundi

A slate village among the mountains, with workshops making handcrafted knives, mills and an open-air ethnographic site.
- Cutlery workshops
- Os Teixois
- Church of San Martín
- Water trail
What to see in Taramundi

When to go

From June to September there’s more sunshine and mild temperatures; spring and autumn are quieter and greener, with more rain. In summer, book well ahead on the coast and at Covadonga.

What to eat

Fabada asturiana
Cachopo
Rice pudding
Natural cider
Cabrales cheese
Pixín (monkfish)

Recipes to make at home

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Asturias?

The must-sees: Oviedo, Gijón, Cangas de Onís, Picos de Europa, Llanes, Cudillero, Avilés, Ribadesella, Luarca, Lastres and Taramundi. Each guide has its sights, where to stay, day trips and when to go.

When is the best time to visit Asturias?

From June to September there’s more sunshine and mild temperatures; spring and autumn are quieter and greener, with more rain. In summer, book well ahead on the coast and at Covadonga.

What to eat in Asturias?

Fabada asturiana, Cachopo, Rice pudding, Natural cider, Cabrales cheese and Pixín (monkfish). You’ll find the recipe for fabada asturiana and cachopo in their guides.

Which villages to see in Asturias?

Cudillero, Llanes, Cangas de Onís, Lastres, Ribadesella, Luarca and Taramundi are among the most visited.

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