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Somiedo

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What to see in Somiedo

A mountain natural park in Asturias, a biosphere reserve, with glacial lakes, thatched herders’ huts and one of the largest brown bear populations.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Saliencia2013 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Somiedo highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Lakes of Saliencia

    Of glacial origin.

  2. Lago del Valle

    The largest in Asturias.

  3. Brañas de teitos

    Huts with plant-thatched roofs.

  4. Pola de Somiedo

    The main village.

  5. Bear watching

    With a guide and binoculars.

Day trips from Somiedo

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Somiedo

Any time of year is good to travel to Somiedo: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Somiedo

What to see in Somiedo?

Lakes of Saliencia, Lago del Valle, Brañas de teitos, Pola de Somiedo and Bear watching.

What to see in Somiedo in one day?

Don’t miss Lakes of Saliencia, Lago del Valle, Brañas de teitos, Pola de Somiedo and Bear watching. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Somiedo?

Any time of year is good to travel to Somiedo: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Somiedo?

Bears in Asturias.

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Guide reviewed 20 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.