Asturias Sightseeing
Asturias is one big party - and that’s no stereotype.
Any time of the year, you can find Festivals of International, National or Regional Tourist Interest in Asturias. And even in the case of those not on the official list, every festival in Asturias opens up to you the best that each town, each place and each city has to offer.
From the hospitality and cheerfulness of the Asturian people to their traditions, monuments, history, culture, gastronomy, customs, traditional dress, music and much more. The calendar of important dates for tourism in Asturias is a great itinerary for tourism and leisure activities. An index of what’s available, which we hope will spark your curiosity and encourage you to come discover this great intangible heritage for humanity.
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January 2013
You'll find Epiphany celebrations in all the region's main towns but it's especially huge in Gijón, where the Three Wise Men parade through the streets handing out sweets to the children (5 January, 7-9pm). The impressive procession ends up in the Plaza Mayor for general partying.
October 2012
Oviedo enjoys its famous "desarme" day on the 19th of this month. Legend has it that the region's enemy was disarmed by hearty Asturian food and the town's restaurants celebrate the event by offering a traditional meal guaranteed to leave you in need of a siesta!
April 2013
Monte Naranco is Oviedo's answer to Sugarloaf Mountain, complete with statue of Christ. There are panoramic views from the top and plenty of restaurants on the way up. Stop off at the ninth-century churches of Santa Maria de Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo.