Asturias is a principality on the northern Spanish coast. It overlooks the Cantabrian Sea and is known for being an area of outstanding natural beauty which is yet largely undiscovered by the tourist industry, despite the superb Atlantic coastline.
The region is served by Asturias Airport (OVD) which receives international flights, although many also enter via the port at Santander, which is particularly convenient if you're looking to organise Asturias car hire for a longer cross-region trip. Car rentals remain the best way to see this region, which is not particularly well served by public transport. You can hire a car in the city itself or at the airport or the ferry port - look for signs to the Gateway of Oviedo OVD for car-hire pick-up.
Asturias is a largely agricultural region punctuated by delightful highlands with plenty of greenery and babbling streams. If you want to interrupt the serenity of the country then a trip to the region’s capital, Oviedo, won’t disappoint. It’s a lovely, easy-going place honed from typical northern Spanish architecture that resonates to the beat of a vivacious nightlife when darkness falls.
To get around Asturias, car rental is recommended. Find cheap car hire in Asturias by using TravelSupermarket to pre-book your vehicle, which can be collected from the airport at Oviedo or a convenient downtown location.
