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Overview of Asturias Region (Asturias)
Asturias Region (Asturias) is located in the Asturias region of Spain, with its prefectural capital at Gijón/Xixón. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Casco Histórico & Plaza Mayor, Cathedral & Alcázar, Traditional Mercado Central, Evening Paseo & tapas quarter.
How to get to Asturias Region
Connected via Renfe AVE / Avlo / Ouigo / Iryo high-speed rail and ALSA intercity coaches. Use our Renfe AVE, Iryo & Ouigo High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Asturias
When visiting cities across Asturias, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Tapas & raciones
- Jamón Ibérico de Bellota
- Tortilla Española
- Churros con chocolate
- Regional DO wines
Best time to visit Asturias
Best time to visit Asturias: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.
All 14 cities & municipalities in Asturias Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gijón/Xixón Gijón/Xixón (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 277,733 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Oviedo Oviedo (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 225,973 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Avilés Avilés (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 83,107 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Siero Siero (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 51,662 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Langreo Langreo (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 43,647 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Mieres Mieres (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 42,421 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Castrillón Castrillón (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 22,950 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| San Martín del Rey Aurelio San Martín del Rey Aurelio (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 17,953 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Corvera de Asturias Corvera de Asturias (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 16,216 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Villaviciosa Villaviciosa (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 14,989 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Llanera Llanera (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 14,167 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Cangas del Narcea Cangas del Narcea (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 14,077 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Laviana Laviana (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 14,044 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Llanes Llanes (Province of Asturias) | Municipio (Municipality) | 13,893 | Regional km² | City guide → |