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Things to see in Oviedo (Spain): 76 places and when to go

Oviedo is a city in Spain with around 236,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 76 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (35), History (15), Temples (13). The best known are Oviedo Cathedral, Santa María del Naranco and Santa Cristina de Lena. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Spain · 43.3505, -5.83
Population
About 236,000
Places
76 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Hiking (35) · History (15) · Temples (13) · Nature (10) · Mountains (6) · Food and drink (5)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to March and July to August.
Nearest airport
MAD Madrid, 369 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Pico Tres Concejos, at 1,100 m.

What to see in Oviedo

The places in and around Oviedo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 52, by what you come to do:

When to go to Oviedo

The best time to visit Oviedo is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:08
  2. FebPossible10:17
  3. MarPossible11:39
  4. AprBest time13:12
  5. MayBest time14:30
  6. JunBest time15:12
  7. JulPossible14:55
  8. AugPossible13:47
  9. SepBest time12:17
  10. OctBest time10:47
  11. NovPossible9:27
  12. DecPossible8:48

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. In April, 76 of the 76 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Oviedo

The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 369 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Spain, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Oviedo?

The best known: Oviedo Cathedral, Santa María del Naranco, Santa Cristina de Lena, San Miguel de Lillo, La Foncalada. In all, 76 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Oviedo?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.

How do you get to Oviedo?

The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 369 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Oviedo as the destination and these 76 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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