Avilés

Asturias

A medieval old town hiding behind heavy industry — and Niemeyer's only Spanish building.

A short history

Avilés' painted arcaded streets are one of Asturias's prettiest medieval ensembles. Across the estuary, Oscar Niemeyer's white cultural centre arrived in 2011.

What to see

Calle Galiana arcades
Centro Niemeyer
Iglesia de los Padres Franciscanos
Plaza de España

Where to eat

Casa Tataguyo (chipirones)
El Cabroncín

Where to sleep

Albergue Pedro Solís
Hotel NH Palacio de Avilés