Asturias, Spain travel guide
Asturias is a region in the north of Spain which has its own unique language derived from Latin, Asturian, beautiful beaches, and a few cities with many tourist attractions and a lively nightlife. While all the Asturian cities are very walkable, you will need to get from one to the other, so reserve a car hire from Asturias Airport in advance.
Asturias Airport is located near Avilés and has easy road access to the three main cities of Gojón, Oviedo and Avilés. Though it services mostly domestic flights there are a few international routes to cities such as London, Berlin, Paris, and other major cities around Europe. It offers a few low cost carriers boasting great rates for a smaller airport. You can save more money by reserving your Asturias Airport car hire online.
- Local time in Asturias, Spain:
- GMT+0
- Population of Asturias, Spain:
- 1,084,109
Tourist attractions at Asturias, Spain
Cerler Antiguo, Oviedo
The old part of downtown Oviedo was once encircled by a stone wall. In the area today you can visit the Cathedral, convent, and see parts of the old wall. The area is also close to shopping, including some good places to find unique souvenirs.
Parque San Francisco
Also in Oviedo, the Parque San Francisco is one of the biggest parks in the region, complete with gardens, paths, ponds, and peacocks. You can bring a lunch in your Asturias car hire and spend an afternoon enjoying this lovely and well landscaped park.
El Museo de Bellas Artes
Visit the most extensive museum in the region, where you can see works of Asturian artists as well as Picasso and El Greco. The Museum is located in the plaza of the Cathedral in Oviedo.
Recommended daytrips from Asturias, Spain
Beaches
Take a drive in your Asturias rental car out of the city and explore the many beaches in the area. The coast of Asturias is full of natural wonders to discover, such as the Tito Bustillo caves.
Cabrales
Asturias produces more than a hundred different types of cheese. One very well known cheese is made only in the village of Cabrales. Head over to the Peñameller Alta township on the northern spur of the Europa Peaks in eastern Asturias to taste this famous Spanish cheese.
Gedrez
Reserve a cheap car hire for a drive through the green forests and giant rocky mountains of Gedrez. Gedrez is the capital of the natural park Fuentes del Narcea. Here you can see deer, bears, wolves, and capercaillies. A quiet village with a priceless natural environment.
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- OVD
- Airport code:
- Asturias Airport
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Asturias:
- Asturias city || 29 Miles / 47 km / 60 minutes by rental car from Downtown Asturias
- Car Rental office location:
It's easy to hire a car in Asturias Airport. Car rental companies at Asturias Airport are conveniently located for service. After leaving the arrival area at you will find guiding signs showing the way to your car rental company counter.
Due the high amount of interesting sites in Asturias, opt to hire a car for your visit to Asturias and get to tour the sites at your own schedule.
After collecting your rental car in Asturias Airport head to the city in a short 15 to 20 minute-drive and begin your trip in comfort and freedom
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Airlines providing airport services to Asturias, Spain
- Air Berlin
- Air Europa
- Air France
- EasyJet
- Iberia
- Spanair
- Vueling
