Avilés

Aviles is a historic port town with a beautifully restored medieval old quarter of arcaded streets and traditional cider houses. The Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre, designed by the legendary Brazilian architect, sits on the estuary and provides a striking contrast of modernist white curves against the traditional town.

Pilgrims will find albergues, hotels, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ATMs, and a pharmacy. The old town is compact, atmospheric, and well worth exploring.

Aviles has reinvented itself from an industrial port into a cultural destination. The Niemeyer Centre hosts exhibitions, performances, and events throughout the year.