Day 1: Arrival & Oviedo Exploration
Stay in Oviedo
Arrival at Asturias Airport (OVD)
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Morning:
- Arrive in Oviedo, Asturias’ capital
- Check into your hotel (Recommended: Hotel Barceló Oviedo Cervantes)
- Stroll through the historic Plaza del Fontán
- Visit the Cathedral of San Salvador
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Afternoon:
- Enjoy lunch at Casa Fermín (local specialties like Fabada Asturiana)
- Walk through the Campo de San Francisco park
- Visit the Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias
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Evening:
- Explore Gascona Street (Cider Boulevard) for dinner and sidra (Asturian cider)
- Try La Finca for a fine dining experience
Day 2: Cangas de Onís & Covadonga
Stay in Cangas de Onís
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Morning:
- Drive (1.5 hrs) to Cangas de Onís
- Visit the Roman Bridge of Cangas de Onís
- Breakfast at El Molín de Mingo
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Afternoon:
- Explore Covadonga Sanctuary
- Visit the Santa Cueva de Covadonga (sacred cave)
- Drive to Lagos de Covadonga (stunning glacial lakes)
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Evening:
- Dinner at Restaurante El Campanu (try grilled seafood)
Day 3: Picos de Europa National Park
Stay in Potes
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Morning:
- Take the Fuente Dé cable car for breathtaking mountain views
- Hike the Cares Gorge Trail
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Afternoon:
- Lunch at Casa Cipriano (hearty mountain food)
- Visit Bulnes, a scenic mountain village
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Evening:
- Drive to Potes, explore the medieval town
- Stay at Hotel Valdecoro
Day 4: Gijón – Coastal Escape
Stay in Gijón
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Morning:
- Drive to Gijón (1.5 hrs)
- Walk along San Lorenzo Beach
- Visit the Elogio del Horizonte sculpture
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Afternoon:
- Lunch at Casa Zabala (seafood)
- Explore the Cimavilla historic district
- Visit the Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura
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Evening:
- Enjoy Asturian tapas at La Galana
Day 5: Last Day in Asturias – Cudillero & Departure
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Morning:
- Drive to Cudillero, a charming fishing village
- Walk up to Mirador de la Garita-Atalaya for the best view
- Have a seafood lunch at El Remo
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Afternoon:
- Visit the Silencio Beach (one of the most beautiful in Asturias)
- Head back to Asturias Airport for departure
