Iberia has daily flights from New York to Madrid and from Madrid to Oviedo (800-772-4642). There is also daily train service from Madrid to Oviedo (renfe.com/ingles).
Where to Stay
Hotel de la Reconquista Oviedo's top hotel, in an 18th-century palace (doubles from $250; 16 Calle Gil de Jaz, Oviedo; 011-34-98-523-95-29).
Parador Cangas de Onís A converted medieval monastery with first-rate service (doubles from $120; Villanueva de Cangas; 011-34-98-584-94-02).
Palacio de Cutre Cozy antique-filled mansion (doubles from $110; La Goleta, Villamayor; 011-34-98-570-80-72).
Where to Eat
Casa Fermin An 80-year-old restaurant serving classic Asturian cuisine (8 Calle San Francisco, Oviedo; 011-34-98-521-64-52).
Casa Marcial Intimate Michelin-starred restaurant serving regional classics (Carretera A 342, Arriondas; 011-34-98-584-09-91).
El Corral del Indianu Experimental Michelin-starred cuisine with Spanish and French influences (14 Ave. de Europa, Arriondas; 011-34-98-584-10-72).
República del Vino Wine bar near the town square (17 Calle Gascona, Oviedo; 011-34-98-408-15-00).
La Huertona Classic Asturian dishes with an emphasis on seafood (Carretera de la Piconera, Ribadesella; 011-34-98-586-05-53).
El Molín de la Pedrera Tapas and cider bar near the cheese market in Cangas (Calle Bernabé Pendástel, Cangas; 011-34-98-584-91-09).
Restaurante L'Alezna Michelin-starred restaurant with a modern Spanish menu (14 La Rienda, Caces; 011-34-98-579-83-55).
What to Do
Cabrales museum Highlights the history of the famous regional cheese and the methods and equipment used in producing it (Barrio Cares, Arenas de Cabrales; 011-34-98-584-67-02).
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