Photogallery of Oviedo, Spain

Plaza de la Escandalera
Plaza de la Escandalera by Acebal @flickr
Edificio Historico de la Universidad
Edificio Historico de la Universidad by Gonmi @flickr
Figuras de cabeza pequena
Figuras de cabeza pequena by Hector Garcia @flickr
Antiguo hospicio de Oviedo
Antiguo hospicio de Oviedo by Alepheli @flickr
La Manjoya
La Manjoya by Gonmi @flickr
San Francisco de Asis
San Francisco de Asis by Gonmi @flickr
Oviedo
Oviedo by Javier.Losa @flickr
Oviedo
Oviedo by Javier.Losa @flickr
Oviedo
Oviedo by Javier.Losa @flickr
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More to see in Oviedo
The city of Oviedo presents plenty of entertaining establishments meeting every taste and fancy. The suburbs of this tourist destination locate scenic national parks and nature zones which will surely turn of great interest for eco tourism enthusiasts. During the warm season beach recreation fans have a chance to visit Costa Verde. This coastal area is well equipped for a comfortable beach leisure and recreation. The most buzzing and vivacious beach area of the resort is considered to be the Playa de Ballota beach which is a perfect destination for sport entertainments and leisure. Those travelers looking for serenity and privacy should set off to the areas remote from the heart of the resort. In close vicinity to the city of Oviedo tourists will find several small villages much loved by the fishing fans. Local people will eagerly provide the guests with all the necessary fish tackle and gears as well as with a boat for fishing. An excursion through the territory of the Picos de Europa park will be of great interest and pleasure for hiking enthusiasts who love serene scenic areas. The park presents a vast area with high mountains, picturesque Alpine meadows and several mystique caves which will be of great interest for curious foreign guests. The Muniellos wildlife preservation will be of the same high interest for eco tourists. The area features plenty of plants and local fauna representatives. Hiking through wildlife habitats will turn to an unforgettable adventure. The … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Oviedo

Active recreation

While in the capital of Asturias, it is worth trying some escape quests. Centers of this kind are aimed at both beginners and experienced players. Hora de Escape offers only one pirate themed room, which, however, doesn't make it any less popular. Yurmuvi invites its visitors to plunge headlong into the atmosphere of the novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas” and feel like Captain Nemo, or like Dorian … Open

Festivals and events in Oviedo

September 19th is a traditional holiday for celebrating the Día de América en Asturias. The event is dedicated to Asturians who went to work in America and could return to their families only in summer. Every year, about two thousand people witness the colorful carnival, and political figures of Asturias take part in the march too. Besides the parade, visitors will enjoy a rich music program and street parties. … Open

Advices for travellers

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. 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 … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Plaza del Fontán is a historic square where the city’s most popular indoor market can be found. People come here in search of fresh vegetables and fruits, dairy products and meat delicacies, as well as other popular products of regional production. An interesting feature of the covered market is the so-called sidrerías- small bars serving apple cider. Small bottles of cider serve as popular tourist … Open

Oviedo for children - what to visit

The city has several interesting entertainment centers for the whole family. For example, in Laser Tag Asturias and Astur Paintball, you can have fun playing a team game. Such a pastime is the best way to increase the level of trust relations between all family members. It'd also be interesting to get acquainted with the life of local people in different eras, and for this, the city has the Centro de Interpretacion … Open

Travel guide to Oviedo

An outstanding cultural center is the Fine Arts Museum of Asturias occupying a complex of three historic palaces. The extensive collection of this museum began to form in 1969, and now it includes more than 15, 000 exhibits. In this museum, you can see original works by famous European artists, such as Pablo Picasso, El Greco, and Salvador Dali. History buffs will be impressed by the local Archaeological Museum … Open

Top sigths of Spain

The Royal Palace remains the main landmark of Madrid. Nowadays, the palace is used to host most important meetings and official ceremonies. An ancient Moorish castle stood on the site of the modern Royal Palace until 1755. In the middle of the 18th century the castle lost its strategic importance, and as it was built in a very beautiful place it was decided to demolish it and build a luxury palace instead. Currently, this magnificent building has more than 2,000 rooms halls that hold precious collections of old items - chandeliers, clocks, furniture, musical instruments, weapons and artworks. … Open

Photogalleries of neighbours of Oviedo

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