Oviedo
Coordinates
43.3624°N, 5.8439°W
Elevation
245m
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About Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital of Asturias and the starting point of the Camino Primitivo, considered the oldest of all Camino de Santiago routes. King Alfonso II walked from here to Santiago in the 9th century after the discovery of the apostle's tomb, making this the 'Original Way'.
The city has a wealth of UNESCO-listed pre-Romanesque monuments, including Santa Maria del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo on the hillside above the city. The Gothic Cathedral of San Salvador houses the Camara Santa, a pre-Romanesque chapel containing important medieval relics.
Pilgrims will find every service, from albergues and hotels to supermarkets, pharmacies, and hospitals. The old town is lively, with excellent cider houses (sidrerias) and Asturian cuisine. Oviedo also serves as the start of the Camino de San Salvador connecting to Leon.
Explore Oviedo
Practical Information
Everything you need to know for your time in Oviedo.
Pilgrim Office / Credential
Cathedral of San Salvador. Open daily. The cathedral has been a pilgrimage site since the 9th century.
Additional Notes
Oviedo is a beautiful city that is often overlooked. The pre-Romanesque churches (UNESCO) are unique in Europe. Calle de la Gascona (Cider Boulevard) is the place for sidra and Asturian food.
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Getting to Oviedo
How to reach your starting point from major cities and airports.
By Train
Renfe (Alvia) trains run from Madrid (4.5 hours), Leon (2 hours), and Valladolid (3 hours). FEVE trains connect along the coast from Santander and Bilbao. Cercanias trains run to Gijon every 30 minutes. Oviedo station is central.
By Air
Asturias Airport (Ranon) is approximately 45 km from Oviedo, with direct flights from Madrid, Barcelona, and London. A bus service connects the airport to Oviedo city centre in around 45 minutes.
By Bus
Alsa buses from Madrid (5 hours), Leon (1.5 hours), Gijon (30 minutes), Santander (3 hours), and Bilbao (5 hours). The bus station is adjacent to the railway station.
By Taxi
Taxis from the airport cost around 40 to 50 euros. Ride-hailing services are available within the city.
What to Do on Arrival
Your checklist for arrival day in Oviedo.
Collect your Pilgrim Credential
Visit the Cathedral of San Salvador to collect your credential. The cathedral has been a pilgrimage site since the 9th century. The Holy Chamber (Camara Santa) contains important pre-Romanesque relics and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the Pre-Romanesque Churches
Oviedo's pre-Romanesque churches (Santa Maria del Naranco, San Miguel de Lillo, San Julian de los Prados) are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and among the oldest surviving churches in Spain. Santa Maria del Naranco is the highlight.
Explore the Old Town
Walk through the compact old quarter around the cathedral. Oviedo has an excellent cider culture and tapas scene. Try fabada asturiana, cachopo, and local cider on Calle de la Gascona (Cider Boulevard).
Practical Information
Everything you need to know for your time in Oviedo.
Pilgrim Office / Credential
Cathedral of San Salvador. Open daily. The cathedral has been a pilgrimage site since the 9th century.
Additional Notes
Oviedo is a beautiful city that is often overlooked. The pre-Romanesque churches (UNESCO) are unique in Europe. Calle de la Gascona (Cider Boulevard) is the place for sidra and Asturian food.
Accommodation in Oviedo
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