Day Trips in Asturias

If you’ve only got a day to explore Asturias beyond your base, you’ll want to make it count. There’s so much to soak up in a short time, but it helps to know where to go and when. You could head east to the Picos de Europa, hiking the well-marked trails around Covadonga’s lakes, but get there early, especially in summer, or you’ll be stuck in traffic with half of Asturias.

Or maybe stick closer to the coast and visit Llanes. The walk along the medieval walls with the Cantabrian Sea crashing below is something else. Grab a café con leche in one of the quiet spots behind the plaza. And if you love sidra, seek out a small local sidrería , some aren’t obvious unless you know what to look for.

Don’t overlook small mountain villages like Cangas de Onís, where you can still find folks going about daily life as if nothing’s changed in decades. If you like quirky history, the Roman bridge there makes a nice photo stop. My tip? Drive slowly on those narrow country roads. They hide sudden curves and, occasionally, a wandering cow or two. With a day trip, aim to focus on just one region, so you’re not rushed,slow down and take in a bit of Asturias’ soul.