Somiedo: A Rustic Spanish Retreat
A landlocked area in the Principality of Asturias, Somiedo, Spain is the second least densely populated municipality in Asturias. Somiedo and its nearby municipalities together form a portion of the Somiedo Natural Park, a biosphere reserve under UNESCO. It is located to the east of Bilbao. The nearest airport is Asturias Airport (OVD) in Santiago del Monte, 47 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Somiedo, Spain is from early July to late August. Expect quick yet dry and comfortable summers and long, cold, and mostly cloudy winters. The coldest days are in early February and the hottest day is in early August. In nearby Avilés, the Interceltic Festival of Avilés is held during summer to celebrate cultural traditions among Celtic nations.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Somiedo, Spain, make sure to drop by the Centro de Interpretación ‘Somiedo y El Oso’, a museum dedicated to the bears native to Northern Spain. It is located inside the Parque Natural de Somiedo, which is home to several picturesque lakes. Visit Ecomuseo de Somiedo for local history or visit Lago del Vallie and the nearby Brañas de Sousas, small cabins with stone walls that formerly housed shepherds and their cattle during summer. There are fine Somiedo ES hotels around. Less than a mile away from the city center is Casa Pipa, featuring charming stone walls and cozy amenities. Head up to Hotel Restaurante Casa Pipo on the Valley of Tuña for comfortable rooms with Wi-Fi and easy access to the Llamas del Mouro black ceramic workshops and Gold Museum in Navelgas.