What is Oviedo like on a Sunday?

[michaelporourke]

Hello,

I was planning to give myself a full rest day in Oviedo to experience the city and see some sites before I begin the Primitivo.

Are most establishments and sites open on Sundays?

I’ll probably do my rest day on a Sunday or Monday.

Thank you,

Mike

 

[Former member 99290]

I would say most things will be open. This could be a good reference

Tourism in Oviedo. What to see. Tourist information | spain.info

Find information on everything to see and do on a trip to Oviedo. The best tour plans, what to visit, activities in Oviedo etc | spain.info

www.spain.info

Oviedo, in my view, is a wonderful town and a joy to explore. Definitely worth a full day. I've been there 4 times now at the beginning / end of various caminos - and would go back in a heartbeat. A true gem.

Enjoy!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I love Oviedo, too! You mention possibly taking a rest day on a Monday. Just be aware that museums are generally closed on Mondays. I have missed out a few times over the years by arriving in a town or city only to find those "gems" closed.

 

[SabsP]

Hello,

I was planning to give myself a full rest day in Oviedo to experience the city and see some sites before I begin the Primitivo.

Are most establishments and sites open on Sundays?

I’ll probably do my rest day on a Sunday or Monday.

Thank you,

Mike

Website from the Oficina de Turismo de Oviedo.

https://www.visitoviedo.info/guia-practica/123dias

 

[Former member 99290]

I love Oviedo, too! You mention possibly taking a rest day on a Monday. Just be aware that museums are generally closed on Mondays. I have missed out a few times over the years by arriving in a town or city only to find those "gems" closed.

That's a good point - I'm more of a wanderer around the town, so didn't think of that. I'm sure you'll be able to easily to find out what's open and what's not on a Sunday and Monday. Either way I think you will discover many gems inside and outside!

I've found in Oviedo each time we've been there that 'the show is in the street'. They do seem to like a party. Last time I was there - there was not one but two weddings in the cathedral. The whole town, if not invited, seemed to join in. Wonderful.

 

[Tom Hagger]

Mike, Monday is almost invariably a bad day for a rest day if you hope to visit museums, art galleries etc. anywhere in Spain. Oviedo is an outstanding place for a rest day - the cathedral and its small museum, the nearby fine arts museum, the old town, various palaces and, a little further away, several ancient churches. Too much for a single day, in fact. But not on Mondays! The Tourist Information links given above are a must. Buen Camino. Tom

 

[wynrich]

In the New York Times Crossword yesterday (12/12/2021) they had this clue: "Spanish city north of León", 6 letters!

 

[trecile]

In the New York Times Crossword yesterday (12/12/2021) they had this clue: "Spanish city north of León", 6 letters!

Since I walked the Camino del Salvador from León north to Oviedo, I can't believe that I first entered Bilbao!

 

[OTH86]

Twice, I spent a few days in Oviedo, and enjoyed it very much! Both times I stayed with air b n b hosts who were wonderful! And, oddly enough, since I'm not much of a museum person, I absolutely loved the museum in the cathedral both times! If one is able to get to the top of Monte Naranco, DO IT!!!