Activities and plans for this summer in Asturias

Cultural itineraries, nature and environmental activities, dramatised visits, adventure plans, excursions to cities, towns and villages, sightseeing bus or boat trips, etc. The options multiply for a unique summer season in Asturias, the perfect destination for disconnection.

The Cangas del Narcea Wine Museum has two buildings. One, of new construction, houses the permanent exhibition of pieces and can be visited free of charge within the established opening hours. The other, of an ethnographic nature, is a traditional winery known as Lagar de Santiso.

This summer, the Lagar de Santiso offers a unique experience with its dramatised visits, designed to be enjoyed with the whole family: A magical adventure with Reunbiero, Teresina and Renubeirín. Let yourself be surprised by Reunbiero, a mythological Asturian character in charge of controlling the weather, who together with his inseparable friend Teresina and the mischievous Renubeirín, will accompany you on a visit full of humour, stories and endearing moments.

A fun and cultural proposal to learn about life in the traditional Asturian wineries in an entertaining way, including must and grapes for the little ones.

July 5 and 26 / August 9 and 23
Bookingis essential to guarantee your place

While you're visiting the winery, don't miss the opportunity to visit the main building: a modern exhibition space with a permanent exhibition on the winemaking tradition of the area. The visit is free within the established opening hours.

A perfect combination for the whole family to enjoy Asturian wine tourism, cultural tradition and the fantasy of the mythological world.

The Asturias Natural Network offers in 2025 a varied programme of free activities for all audiences, with monthly children's workshops, guided tours and celebrations of world days in various protected areas of the region...

The proposals promote environmental education and take place in interpretation centres such as Muniellos, Somiedo, Redes, Ponga or the Ría de Villaviciosa. Prior registration is required by writing to: info@rednaturaldeasturias.es.

The Asturias Bear Foundation has opened registrations for the summer itineraries "Meet our bears", which are free educational sessions with staff from the foundation itself that aim to raise awareness of the situation of the Cantabrian brown bear and its habitat, as well as the daily work with the Molina bear.

Specifically, they will take place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday in July and August until 7 September. The itineraries, which are free of charge, will begin at 10:30 am, at the Casa del Oso, in Proaza, and will last 90 minutes. After the guided tour of the facilities, visitors will take a walk to the enclosure where Molina lives. In this second part, the bear keeper will explain the characteristics of these facilities and answer any questions that may arise.

In order to participate, it is essential to register at least 24 hours in advance, either by telephone 985 963 060 or by e-mail.

"Valleando" is a programme of free activities designed to enjoy the Nalón Valley through experiences that combine nature, culture, history and entertainment. The initiative offers proposals designed for all audiences and distributed among the five councils that make up the valley: Laviana, San Martín del Rey Aurelio, Langreo, Sobrescobio and Caso.

These are some of the activities included in the programme:

• Routes through Monte Allende (Caso), which allow you to discover the beauty of the natural environment and its biodiversity.
• Bio-interpreted walks in Sobrescobio, ideal for enjoying the landscape and learning about the flora and fauna of the Redes Natural Park.
• Cycle touring routes in Laviana and San Martín del Rey Aurelio, designed for all levels, in environments of great scenic attraction.
• Themed routes such as "La Tierra y la Sidra" in Laviana, which combine nature, tradition and cider culture.
• Night-time outings in Caso, Sobrescobio and Langreo, accompanied by informative explanations, to enjoy the starry sky in privileged natural spaces.
• Industrial visits in San Martín del Rey Aurelio, to get to know the mining legacy of the valley.
• Visits to cider cider mills in Langreo, with demonstrations and tastings to learn about Asturian cider culture.
• Escape Room in Caso, which transforms a heritage environment into a participative challenge.
• Gymkhana in Sobrescobio, aimed at families and young people, combining play, movement and learning.

The council of Mieres offers a wide range of activities for the summer. Guided tours include the Pozu Santa Bárbara, the Camposagrado Palace, the Romanesque temples on the Camino de Santiago (La Rebollá and Uxo), the route through Mieres del Camín, the route of the Revolution of October 1934, and the route to the Sanctuary of the Martyrs of Cuna.

There are also ethnographic routes, including the Lloreo and Valle de Cuna routes. And of course there are numerous hiking, cycling and geo-routes, as well as a tourist bus with the following route: Mieres Town Hall, Bustiello mining settlement, Pozu Espinos, Pozu Santa Bárbara, Alto de la Colladiella and return to Mieres del Camín.

All the activities are free of charge and in order to participate it will be necessary to make a reservation 48 hours before the date of each route through the web page, by e-mail or by telephone 985 450 533.

Summer comes alive in Grau/Grado with a lot of free activities for the whole family, and for all tastes.

From guided visits to the historic centre of Grau/Grado, as well as to its indian heritage, to literary routes, escape routes, guided visits to fortifications from the Civil War, or to different museums and collections.

There are also guided nature routes in the surroundings of the town, walking along different paths, and getting to know villages, waterfalls and other beauties of the council of Mussolini.

To participate in the visits and activities it is necessary to book in advance by phone, whatsapp 636 909 088 or by email.

The fishing village of Ribadesella offers free guided tours to discover some of the most representative areas of the council. Accompanied by an official guide, participants can discover the historic centre of the town, visit the area around the fish market and the fishing port, and walk along the promenade of Santa Marina beach with its Indian architecture.

An excellent opportunity to get to know the history, culture and landscape of Ribadesella in an enjoyable and accessible way.

📅 From 4 July to 30 September.
🚶 Tours lasting approximately 1 hour.
📞 Reservations essential: 985 860 038 or at the Tourist Information Office.
🐾 Pets are not allowed, as the interiors visited do not allow their entry.

Aller hosts a wide range of activities aimed at all audiences, during the months of July, August and September. The aim is to showcase the great cultural, natural, ethnographic, mining, etc. heritage of a council full of attractions, where you can spend an unforgettable summer.

Dramatised routes, guided visits, ethnographic routes, guided visits to Romanesque churches such as San Vicente de Serrapio, Perseid Week, botanical and environmental workshops, etc.

Places are limited and advance booking is required on 985 481 439 or at info@aller.es.

From 2 to 31 August, the Tourist Train invites you to visit some of the most emblematic spots in the council, ideal for enjoying with family or friends during the summer. Check all the information about routes, timetables and fares.

Santo Adriano hosts a series of cultural itineraries, including a Journey to the origins of art; visits to the church of Santo Adriano de Tuñón; Villanueva, a peasant village; Paths of iron, and Art and Culture in the Middle Ages.

Bookings must be made in advance by calling 691 504 045 or by e-mail.

This summer, the Belmonte de Miranda Town Council and the Tourist Office, in collaboration with EDP, are resuming guided tours of the Miranda Hydroelectric Power Station, located in the town of Silviella. This is a unique piece of Asturian industrial heritage, designed in 1962 by the architect Joaquín Vaquero Palacios, which masterfully blends engineering, art and landscape.

The visits, free of charge, will be held every Wednesday at 12:00 noon during the months of July and August. Each tour lasts approximately one hour and is limited to a maximum of 15 people per group. The meeting point is the main gate of the power station, in Las Lleras (Silviella).

Bookings must be made at least 72 hours in advance using an online form, available on the Belmonte de Miranda Town Hall website.

For more information, interested parties can contact the Tourist Office at bye-mail at or by telephone on 985 762 311.

This activity, already consolidated in the council's tourist programme, is one of the most recommended summer experiences in the region, as part of a commitment to industrial and cultural tourism.

The Veranu en Payares programme offers a wide range of activities, free of charge and for all audiences, which this year includes a high mountain festival on 5 July, a pioneering event that will combine traditional music, sport, children's workshops and a local market.

In this edition, which will be held on weekends between 21 June and 15 September, Veranu en Payares takes on special relevance as it will be held within the framework of the designation of Asturias as a European Region of Sport 2025.

The Cuitunigru gondola lift at the resort will also be available at weekends during the summer period. The price for going up and down the gondola lift will be 8 euros per person. Individual full-day passes will also be available for €13 and for the whole summer season for €55.

The most important free activities included in Veranu en Payares are the following: Mountaineering, environmental workshops, mountain bike route and clinic, geocaching and family tracking, stargazing, adventure raid, family yoga and Nordic walking.

• Oviedo: The tourist bus of the city

Between 5 July and 21 September, Oviedo launches a tourist bus that runs around some of the city's highlights. The circular route, which lasts about 50 minutes, allows passengers to enjoy Oviedo's main attractions and hop on and off along the route. Stops include places such as Avenida de Galicia, the Naranco monuments (so you can get off and visit them), Uría, Toreno and more. Tickets can be purchased directly on board or at the bus station in Oviedo.

• Villaviciosa: Rural tradition and Romanesque art

On Saturdays in July, Villaviciosa has an ethnographic bus that travels through the picturesque villages of its rural area, Piedrafita, Fuentes and Sietes, allowing travellers to get to know the rich Asturian tradition.

Also every Saturday in August, Villaviciosa incorporates the Romanesque bus service, which tours the most emblematic Romanesque churches in the council, San Andrés de Bedriñana, Valdediós, Valdebárcena and Santa María de la Oliva, with guided visits by experts in art and history.

• Mieres: Industrial and natural heritage

Every Sunday in July and August, a free tourist bus tours Mieres. The route allows visitors to discover the industrial and natural heritage of the area, visiting places such as the old mining village of Bustiello, the valley of Turón, the Pozos Espinos and Santa Bárbara wells and the natural site of La Colladiella. The service departs at 10:00 a.m. from the Town Hall square and is guided by local experts.

• Avilés: tourist train in August

Avilés continues to increase its leisure offer this summer and incorporates a new proposal for all audiences: the tourist train, which will run through the city centre from Tuesday 12th to Thursday 28th August 2025. One more way to enjoy Avilés contemplating its streets and squares on board the carriages of this peculiar means of transport.

This summer you can also discover Asturias from the water. We offer you the chance to sail along its rivers, estuaries, reservoirs and coasts aboard tourist boats and motorboats. Nature, heritage and unique landscapes, on routes to suit all tastes. Here is an updated guide to the main sea and river crossings you can enjoy this summer 2025, grouped by area.

Choose your favourite!

Sail the serene waters of the Doiras reservoir aboard the Andolina trimaran, a modern 10-metre-long boat with capacity for 28 people, and discover one of the most impressive landscapes of western Asturias from a unique perspective. This trip will allow you to discover one of the most impressive landscapes of western Asturias from a unique perspective. Throughout the journey, you will enjoy privileged views of places such as the Tiracais viewpoint or the Lombatín swing. You will also be able to observe various species of birds in their natural habitat, such as the elegant combed heron, the majestic black kite or the colourful mallard duck.

An ideal experience to get to know the Navia River environment from the water, surrounded by nature in its purest state.

The Eo estuary, where it meets the Cantabrian Sea, forms one of the most beautiful and unique estuaries on the northern coast of Spain. From Castropol, visitors can embark on an unforgettable experience sailing through its calm waters, with the opportunity to observe the marine fauna and flora up close, as well as crossing under the majestic pillars of the Puente de los Santos bridge.

Local companies organise departures approximately every half hour, with stops at the ports of Castropol and Figueras. Some of the boats have seats adapted for people with reduced mobility, making it possible to enjoy the trip in accessible conditions.

Enjoy a unique experience on board La Carmela, the tourist boat that crosses the Nalón estuary between San Esteban and L' Arena. From 1 July to 15 September, the service operates every day, with six direct trips a day between the two ports.

In addition, there are five guided trips along the estuary throughout the day, lasting approximately 50 minutes. During the trip, which starts from the port of San Esteban towards L'Arena, the route goes up the course of the Nalón passing through landscapes full of history, such as the imposing Castle of San Martín, the elegant Palacio de la Magdalena or the old jetties of the La Portiella bridge.

Enjoy a boat trip along the Avilés estuary, with daily departures during the summer from Paseo Manuel Ponga. The trip allows you to see the Niemeyer Centre, the estuary promenade, the different ports, the Zeluán pond, the Llodero inlet, the Portus Space, the Avilés canyon and the lighthouse.

The tours last approximately one hour and booking is required. There are also special trips on Wednesdays that include a visit to the Portus Space.

This summer you can enjoy boat trips around the bay of Gijón, with routes lasting around 30 minutes that offer unique views of the marina, the Cimavilla neighbourhood, Santa Catalina hill and San Lorenzo beach. Departures are made from the ramp of La Barquera in Gijón Marina, with no fixed timetable and provided there is a minimum number of passengers.

Embark on a boat trip along the west coast of Cudillero: the impressive Silencio beach, the "iglesiona" or the Vidio cliffs await you, along with spectacular spots such as the Concha de Artedo, Oleiros, San Pedro de la Ribera, Gueirúa or the small port of Portiella.

Daily departures from the port of Cudillero, in a semi-rigid boat for 12 people, with an approximate duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Embark on a magical boat trip along the eastern coast of Asturias: the imposing Acantilados del Infierno, the Bufones de Pría or the majestic views of the Sierra del Cuera and the Picos de Europa await you.

This approximately one-hour trip departs from the Ribadesella marina and travels about 16 km to Llames de Pría, allowing you to discover beaches, islets and impressive caves.

To make the most of your summer 2025 in Asturias, check out the Asturias Agenda! You'll find a host of plans for all tastes: activities to enjoy with the family, gastronomic routes, festivals of Tourist Interest and cultural proposals. You can also consult many other proposals on the Asturias Tourism blog.

What's more, many of these plans are easily accessible thanks to the summer shuttles, which take you easily to the main tourist destinations in the Natural Paradise: Biosphere Reserves, beaches, popular festivals, night services (owls), high-speed shuttle and connection with the airport.

Forget the car, avoid parking and contribute to more sustainable tourism by travelling by shuttle!