Before you go

Your trip to Grado.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Grado – Astúrias Destination Asturias and Cantabria about 25 km from Oviedo

How to get there

Aeroporto das Astúrias (Aeropuerto de Asturias) (OVD) 40 km
Estação de ônibus de Grado (Estación de autobuses de Grado) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before buying. The Aeropuerto das Astúrias is about 40 km away. There are buses from Oviedo, about 30 minutes, and narrow-gauge trains with few schedules. By car, take the A-63 motorway from Oviedo.

How many days

Half a day is enough for the historic center, the palace of Miranda-Valdecarzana, the chapel of Dolores and the Museu Etnográfico. It's worth going on a Sunday or Wednesday, market day. For pilgrims on the Caminho Primitivo, Grado is a stop on the first stage from Oviedo.

When to go

From May to October it usually rains less and is less cold. The market runs year-round, on Wednesdays and Sundays. Inland Astúrias is humid, with rain more common from autumn through late winter.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. There are buses from Oviedo, and the center is walkable. The Museu Etnográfico is about 1 km from the center.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Grado

Morning
Mercado de Grado
On a Sunday or Wednesday, wander through the market in the streets of the center, with cheeses, bread, cured meats, fruits and vegetables from the region.
Afternoon
Palace and chapel of Dolores
See the palace of Miranda-Valdecarzana, with its columned courtyard, and the chapel of Dolores next door.
Late afternoon
Museu Etnográfico
Finish at the Museu Etnográfico, with the spelt hulling mill, the traditional house and the cider press.
Evening
Asturian cuisine
Have dinner of fabada, cachopo or local meat dishes in the restaurants of the center, accompanied by sidra.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

When is the Grado market?

On Wednesdays and Sundays, in the streets of the center, year-round.

How to get from Oviedo to Grado?

By bus, about 30 minutes, or by car via the A-63.

Does the Caminho Primitivo pass through Grado?

Yes, Grado is the first major village on the Caminho Primitivo after Oviedo.

What language is spoken in Grado?

Spanish and Asturian. The official name of the village is bilingual, Grau/Grado.

How long to stay in Grado?

Half a day, preferably on a market day.

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