Gijon Trip Overview
Oviedo is the capital of Asturias, and combines a rich history, an impressiveness old town with Romanic buildings, and a gastronomic offer that is among the best in Spain. This is why this small city is a must-stop on any trip through Northern Spain, and the reason why every year receives so many pilgrims.
After a journey to its history and visit its monuments designed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, we will end the visit with a popular meal in a cider mill which makes this tour a perfect combination to know this northern region of Spain.
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* Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Gijon, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Gijon, Asturias, Spain
Oviedo is the capital of Asturias, and combines a rich history, an impressiveness old town with Romanic buildings, and a gastronomic offer that is among the best in Spain. This is why this small city is a must-stop on any trip through Northern Spain, and the reason why every year receives so many pilgrims.
After a journey to its history and visit its monuments designed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, we will end the visit with a popular meal in a cider mill which makes this tour a perfect combination to know this northern region of Spain.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Catedral de San Salvador de Oviedo, Plaza de Alfonso II El Casto, 33003, Oviedo Spain
We are visiting one of the main destinations for pilgrims since yesteryear, the Oviedo’s cathedral (XIII-XVI). This gothic style monument is recognized for the quality and quantity of relics that it contains. Ticket included.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias
We continue to know the alleys with emblematic Romanic buildings, the charming squares and the statues collection of this lovely city.
San Feliz Palace, Constitution square, Oviedo museum of fine arts, City hall, Arqueológicas museum, La Rua’s palace, San Isidro’s church, Conde de Toreno palace, Oviedo’s University and more.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza del Fontan, Oviedo Spain
Beautiful square close to bars, restaurants, town hall, cathedral and town hall.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Porlier, 33003, Oviedo Spain
Nice little plaza in between the old and new part of Oviedo.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Iglesia de San Tirso El Real, Plaza de Alfonso II El Casto 4, 33003, Oviedo Spain
Been founded in the eighth century by the great Alfonso II of Asturias.
Duration: 7 minutes
Pass By: Monasterio de San Pelayo, Calle de San Vicente s/n, 33003, Oviedo Spain
The Monasterio de Benedectinas is not opened to the public generally, it is however a magnificent imposing building worth seeing.
Pass By: Palacio de Camposagrado, Plaza Porlier, 30003, Oviedo Spain
Camposagrado palace is a baroque and Neo-classical palace.
Pass By: Fuente de Foncalada, Calle Foncalada, Esquina Con Calle Gascona, 33002, Oviedo Spain
The fountain of Foncalada is the oldest used civil monument in Spain. It was restored in the 90s of the XX century and was included in the UNESCO world heritage List in 1998 as part of the Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias.
Stop At: Campo de San Francisco, Oviedo Center, Oviedo Spain
San Francisco Park. Beautiful urban park with alleys, river walks and fountains.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias
You will be drived to the city center where you will visit: San Francisco Park, Provincial hospice, Princess Letizia Congress hall/ Calatrava’s monument, America square and Principe Felipe’s Auditorium.
We will have a less intensive explanation tour by this area to be a little relaxed.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: San Miguel de Lillo, Naranco Mount, near Santa Maria, Oviedo Spain
On the way up to “Naranco Mount” we will visit “San Miguel de Lillo” and “Santa Maria del Naranco”( both pre-Roman monuments) which are located in a amazing natural environment and designated one of the UNESCO’ s World Heritage Sities.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Santa Maria del Naranco, Oviedo Spain
On the way up to “Naranco Mount” we will visit “San Miguel de Lillo” and “Santa Maria del Naranco”( both pre-Roman monuments) which are located in a amazing natural environment and designated one of the UNESCO’ s World Heritage Sities.
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass By: Monte Naranco, Avenida de los Doctores Fernandez-Vega,, Oviedo Spain
Naranco Mount. Great view over the city and the surrounding mountains.
Stop At: Calle Gascona, 33001, Oviedo Spain
Espicha, as Asturians call a festive gathering in which its famous local drink is taken, the cider (sidra). We will have a popular meal in an Asturian cider mill (optional) that will allow us to know the local culture from another sense.
We have 3 options menus: 25€, 20€ or 10€ (drinks).
Cidermill name: “Boulevard de la Sidra” in the typical Gascona street in the city center.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
