Sightseeing in Oviedo - what to see. Complete travel guide

La Manjoya 1. Narrow winding streets of the historical center of Oviedo should better be explored on foot as all the significant spots of tourist interest are located in close vicinity to each other. The area also features several attractive souvenir shops and restaurants. A “ticket” to a successful tour through Oviedo is comfortable footwear.
2. national currency is optimum means for paying for goods and services. The optimum currency exchange rate is offered in local banks meanwhile private exchange offices may charge a high transaction fee.
3. Governmental institutions start working not later than 9 am and serve customers till 2 – 3 o’clock. Saturday is considered to be a shortened working day and Sunday is a usual day off in Oviedo.
4. The city of Oviedo has adopted a system of cashless transfers. Large restaurants and hotels, shopping centers and stores accept international credit cards and traveler cheques. Those tourists opting for small budgetary restaurants and stores located far from the city center should have enough cash.
5. The most favorable period for visiting Oviedo lasts from April till October as within this season tourists will meet the most pleasant weather. Traditionally Oviedo experiences the heaviest tourist traffic in June and September when the city holds original ethnic festivals and folks holidays. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Setting off to an upscale restaurant or a prestigious night club tourists should necessarily specify a dress code approved in a desired establishment as in major entertaining clubs and upscale eating houses dress code is a must.
7. To rent a car one will need a common suite of documents including passport and international driving license. At different rental companies the minimum age of renters varies in 21-23 gap. A cost of a day of rent will totally depend on the car brand and will reach up to 120 Euro per day of usage.
The city of Oviedo has survived through many significant historical events in a course of long history. Each epoch has greatly impacted the history of the city and is by now reflected in … Open
8. Setting off to city exploration one should necessarily have a copy of passport which should be previously authenticated. Documents in original as well as valuables and cash should be stored in safe in the hotel room or should be deposited at the reception.
9. Drivers should keep in mind that no valuable things should be left in a car as even an empty bag on the car seat can attract robber’s attention who will severely damage the car hunting the haul.
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What to visit being in Oviedo - unique sights

Playa de Ballota

From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”
Since recently the territory has been protected by the state not far from the beach and is protected by the state. The tourists who want to spend a day at the Playa de Ballota should take into account that there is no infrastructure on the coast and the beach areas. The striking peculiarity of the beach is the almost constant strong waves, which are considerably lessened by the natural breakers - the rocks surrounding the coast. … Read further

Playa de Cuevas del Mar

From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”
The stretch of the beach is about 300 meters. Cuevas del Mar is covered with the soft and incredibly beautiful snow-white sand. Many travelers strive to visit this area at high tide to watch as the rising waters fill the void in the rocks. During the low tide, the guests can look at stone and limestone rocks in all their details, whose unique peculiarities have led to the formation of the unusual landscape. … Read further

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