Tourists in Oviedo leave wanting to return: "It's one of the most beautiful cities I've ever known"

Oviedo is experiencing one of the best tourist moments in its history, with overnight stays increasing by 11.74% in the first half of the year.

Visitors and pilgrims are extending their stays, attracted by the heritage, culture, gastronomy and mild climate.

All agree on one thing: they leave amazed and wanting to return.

Oviedo is experiencing one of the best tourist moments in its history. It is among the cities with the best evolution in recent years. Overnight stays in the first half of the year increased by 11.74% compared to last year, a growth that, in June, reached 12.37% more than the same month in 2025. The reasons attracting these visitors are diverse. For some, it is a stop on the Camino de Santiago; others seek a refuge from high temperatures. But they all agree on one thing: they leave amazed and wanting to return.

Edwin Boone, tourist from the United States:It's my first time in the city, it seems very picturesque to me. I like the buildings and the food, but the Cathedral is my favourite corner. I'm staying longer than planned because I haven't had time to see everything.

Liliana Hernández, visitor from Valencia originally from Venezuela:It's one of the most beautiful cities I've ever seen in Spain. My husband is doing the Camino and my daughter and I are following him, but doing tourism. We're leaving wanting to return.

"WE COME FOR THE GREENERY, THE FOOD AND THE TEMPERATURE"

A family from Granada, led by María José Carmona and Moisés Carrión, was impressed by the diversity of animals in the San Francisco Park, a historic garden. Their next stop: a cachopo on Gascona street. The couple from Córdoba, Toñi Arriba and José Luis Fernández, who visited years ago, returned captivated. "What we like most is the greenery, the food and, of course, the temperature. The Basilica of San Juan del Real seemed fantastic to me," highlighted Fernández. Leire Ulacia, who now lives in London but lived in Oviedo for eight years as a young woman, returned with her entire family to show them the city where she grew up. Her first stop was next to the statue of Mafalda, the famous cartoon character.

José Luis Fernández, visitor from Córdoba:What we like most is the greenery, the food and, of course, the temperature. The Basilica of San Juan del Real seemed fantastic to me.

Leire Ulacia, former resident now in London:I lived here eight years ago, and I was really looking forward to bringing my children so they could get to know the city where I grew up.

For InasTour, the growing success of Oviedo as a tourist destination reinforces its appeal as a place to live and invest. The city offers a unique combination of cultural heritage, gastronomic quality, and a welcoming atmosphere that captivates visitors and invites them to return, a key factor for those considering establishing a permanent residence or a second home.

Oviedo is experiencing one of the best tourist moments in its history. It is among the cities with the best evolution in recent years.

The testimonies of visitors to Oviedo draw a clear picture of a city that captivates and surprises. From the monumental beauty of its Cathedral to the charm of its historic streets and the tranquillity of San Francisco Park, the Asturian capital offers a complete experience. The mild climate, the rich gastronomy and the friendliness of its people make it an ideal destination for a short break and for a longer stay. Those who come for the first time leave with the promise of returning, and those who return find new reasons to fall in love with a city that knows how to preserve its essence while adapting to the demands of a modern and increasingly international tourism.