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Oviedo Travel Guide: 77 reviews and 250 photos

Oviedo the old

Oviedo is also known as "Vetusta" (the old/ancient), its name in the famous 19th-century novel "La Regenta". It is indeed an old city, but with the commodities of any modern city. It's small enough to be manageable on foot and big enough so that a visitor will not get bored too soon. Having lived here most of my life, I have to say I have a mixed love/hate relationship with it, but every single friend that has visited from abroad loved it.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Manageable size, pretty, clean, historical
Cons:The euro has made it all sooo expensive...
In a nutshell:A good starting point in your trip to Asturias

Intro Updated Feb 28, 2007
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Reviews (4)

Rain essentials What to Pack (1)

If you are going to stay in a Pensión or with a family, try not to pack heavy: some houses do not have elevators. Do... more travel advice

Getting to Oviedo Transportation (2)

Flying to Oviedo. The local airport is actually not in Oviedo but in Ranón, a 30-minute drive from it. Bus company ALSA... more travel advice

Getting around Oviedo Transportation (2)

Although the best way to get around Oviedo is on foot, local buses will take you to most places for 85 cents in the... more travel advice

Local "hostales" and "pensiones" Hotels (1)

Just a tip for the budget-conscious traveler: there are some very nice hotels in oviedo but they tend to be pretty pricy... more travel advice

Comments (2)

cachaseiro Mar 12, 2007 at 5:33 PM Report Abuse

nice tips you have. i might be going to oviedo next week and was just looking for some inspiration. thank you for sharing your knowledge of oviedo :O)
Cosmo-Polit Sep 10, 2005 at 6:11 AM Report Abuse

A little happy birthday from germany. Have a great day... Klaus