18th Century Spa Experience in Oviedo: Hiking, Relaxation, and Authentic Asturian Cuisine

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Experience the charm of 18th century Oviedo with a day of hiking, relaxation at an old spa, and indulging in authentic Asturian cuisine. Discover the beauty of the Asturian countryside and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region.

Duration: 7 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Parque de Invierno - Your guide leads you through this popular park and introduces you to Oviedo and its surroundings.
Senda Verde Oviedo Fuso de la Reina - You follow an old train track from Oviedo to Las Caldas. Along the way, your guide tells you everything about the history of this place, the Asturian countryside and other ins and outs along the route.
Castillo de Priorio - At the end of our walk, we pass the fairy-tale castle Priorio where your guide tells you about the history and legends attached to this place.
Las Caldas - Our hike ends in the village Las Caldas. Here, you enter the Spa and enjoy a typical Asturian lunch, or ‘Menu del Dia’.

What's Included

Entrance Ticket to the Spa
In-vehicle air conditioning
Snacks
Lunch

What's Not Included

You will need to take swim clothes, a swimming cap (obligatory in the Spa!), towel, and flip flops.

Additional Information

This activity allows you to immerse yourself in the Oviedo local’s lifestyle for a day, by partaking in their beloved activities: strolling down a green walking trail, rejuvenating in a historical Spa, and relishing a traditional Asturian meal!

Your journey begins at the southern part of Oviedo, in Parque de Invierno. The trail traces an obsolete railway track, about which your tour guide shares intriguing facts during the walk. The pedestrian-only path commences in the park, but soon meanders into the serene Asturian countryside. You traverse aged railway tunnels and cross over Asturias’ most significant river, the Nalon. Along the trek, the guide provides in-depth insights about the natural environment, historical context, cultural significance, and culinary traditions of Asturias.

Post completion of a 10k stroll, you reach the Spa in Las Caldas. There, you relish 2.5 hours of indulgence in its warm waters and saunas. Following this, you partake in a delicious Menu del Dia (three-course meal) at one of the local eateries in the village. Afterwards, a private vehicle transports you back to Oviedo.

Location

Aparcamiento para motos Parque de Invierno

Travesía Armando Collar 1a

We will meet at the parking lot next to the Parque de Invierno (Carretera de la Bolgachina, 2). You can walk from Oviedo city center (25 min, a bit more if you want to avoid the traffic and take the >500 m long 'Tunel de San Lazaro').

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jun 23, 2024

Hiking, history, and luxury! - We saved this experience for our last full day in Asturias after several days of enjoying company with family and friends. This trip was just for the two of us, an opportunity to relax ourselves as much as possible before the long trip home, and it did not disappoint! First and foremost, our guide, Debora, was a delight. She’s friendly, accommodating, outgoing and very knowledgable about the trail and the surrounding country leading from the Parque Invierno to Las Caldas, the posh 18th Century Spa. We thoroughly enjoyed chatting with and getting to know her through the morning and afternoon and we kept her contact information at the end of the day to possibly reconnect with her when we return to Spain in the future. Now, please note for those who don’t hike often. This was a three-hour walk. We left Parque Invierno at 9:30am and arrived at the doors of the spa just before 12:30pm. If you’re not used to walking long distances, you may want to limber up and do a little work on your fitness before making your reservation — the entire trail is paved and there’s no cross-country hiking, but it might still be a challenge, especially if your feet aren’t used to walking for that long! Now, once you get to Las Caldas, the luxury can begin. The staff is friendly, the facilities are marvelous and state-of-the-art while still respectful of the site’s long history. The steam room-cold bath-sauna experience was probably my favorite part, but the heated pools and the terrace for lounging and enjoying the view are also extraordinary. You’ll get two hours to enjoy it all — plenty of time. All in all, we loved our time on this experience. Highly recommend!