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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
PideTaxi (Uber/Cabify have very limited presence in Oviedo)
Bike/Scooter Rental
Oviedo has no city bike-share. Carma Bike, Calle Ángel Muñiz Toca 12, hires and repairs bicycles Monday to Saturday. 5 21
Best Beach Nearby
Playa de San Lorenzo (Gijón), 25 mins by train/bus
Top Regional Airline
Volotea (Hub at Asturias Airport OVD)
Top International Airline
Vueling, Iberia, Lufthansa
Highway Access
Connects to A-66 (Vía de la Plata) and A-64
Main Train/Transit Hub
Estación de Oviedo (Calle de Uría) 5
Public Transport Passes
TUA city buses in 2026: a single ticket is €1.20 and the monthly CTA CONECTA pass is €30. 8 5
Regional Travel
ALSA Bus (excellent regional coverage), RENFE Cercanías 5

Other Services and Amenities

Gaming Lounges
OhMyGame! (eSports bar concept)
Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (main office at Calle de Alonso Quintanilla)
Tech Repair Services
PCBox Oviedo (Calle de la Lila)
Table Tennis Spots
Centro Deportivo Municipal El Cristo
Language Classes
Casa de las Lenguas (University of Oviedo)
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca de Asturias 'Ramón Pérez de Ayala'
Community Centers
C.C. Los Pilares
Casino & Gaming Halls
Intu Asturias, also called Parque Principado, a mall 6 km northeast of the centre, includes a casino along with a cinema and a bowling alley. Buses D1 and H1 take about 30 minutes. 5

Working and Networking

Social Events for Expats
Language Exchange Oviedo (weekly meetups at local bars like Ca'lula)
Best Coworking Space
SEPRAS Centro de Negocios, Calle Arroyo Vaqueros 10 in La Corredoria, lists an open desk from €150 a month and a day pass from €25, and still advertises an opening-rate offer. A directory updated 28 October 2026, which does not list this name, shows coworking desks from €150 to €190 and, in its price comparison, half of the closed offices below €215 a desk. 17 18 22
Best Cafe for Work
Raw Coco Green Bar (Calle de San Francisco, 12)
Networking Events
Asturias Valley (Tech meetups), Cámara de Comercio Oviedo events

Essentials

City
Oviedo, Asturias, Spain 5
Population
223,968 inhabitants in the 2025 municipal padrón (220,543 in 2024). The travel guide still rounds the 2024 count to about 220,000. 6 5
Internet Speed
600 Mbps - 1 Gbps (Fiber widely available)
Currency & Banking
Euro. On 19 October 2026 the ECB reference rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so about 1 USD = €0.89. 1 4
Tap Water
Safe to drink. The Spain travel guide says tap water is safe and of drinkable quality. It describes higher mineral content in some southern regions, not on this north coast. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required. Orange Prepago 10 is €10 for 28 days (80 GB with the current extra, 15 GB of EU roaming, SIM or eSIM). Movistar Prepago Plus is €10 for 28 days (60 GB) and Prepago Premium is €15 for 28 days (240 GB). 2 3 4
Banking for Expats
BBVA, Santander, Revolut, N26
Accommodation
Idealista, Fotocasa, Airbnb
Cashless Friendly
Yes, cards and contactless (Apple Pay/Google Pay) accepted everywhere
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Living Asturias
Budget Accommodation
Green Hostel, Calle Magdalena 3, about 50 m south of the town hall, with a bunk at €24 on the November 2025 travel guide. HiHome Hostel is mapped at Calle Uría 33, not Calle de San Bernabé, and no current nightly rate was on a page opened here. 5 19 20
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Casco Antiguo (Old Town) near the Cathedral 5
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
El Milán (near University) or La Ería (residential/modern)

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), Avenida de Roma s/n, Finca La Cadellada, 33011, on this site since 2014 with 1,039 beds. The hospital website was still posting notices on 23 October 2026. 23 24 25
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Yoga Sala Oviedo (Calle San Vicente, 10)
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Dreamfit Oviedo (C.C. El Vasco, approx. €34/month)
Laundry Services
Lavandería Autoservicio Speed Queen (Calle de la Lila, 12)

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo, Just Eat, UberEats
Best Local Dish to Try
Fabada Asturiana at El Bodegón de Teatinos
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Manglar (Calle de la Paleontología, 20)
Best Dessert Spots
Rialto (Famous for 'Carbayones'), Calle de San Francisco, 12
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercado de El Fontán 5
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es, El Corte Inglés
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona, Alimerka, Carrefour
Bar/Nightlife Area
Calle Gascona (The 'Cider Boulevard') 5
Local Brewery
Cerveza Ordum (Local Asturian craft beer)
Wine Bars
Vinatería El Recreo (Calle de la Luna)
Street Food Stalls
La Ruta del Pincho in the Old Town
Popular International Cuisine
Per Se Sushi (Calle de la Lila)

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador 5
Museums & Art Venues
Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias 5
Historical Sites
Pre-Romanesque Churches: Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo 5
Religious Sites
San Tirso El Real, Basilica of San Juan El Real
Annual Events
Fiestas de San Mateo (September), Princess of Asturias Awards (October) 5 8
Cultural Districts
Casco Antiguo 5
Theater Venues
Teatro Campoamor is on Calle Pelayo, west of the centre. Teatro Filarmónica is at Calle Mendizábal 3, and the Ópera de Oviedo office is at Milicias Nacionales 3. 5
Local Markets
Mercado El Fontán, the covered market on Plaza 19 de Octubre, is open Monday to Friday 08:00-20:00 and Saturday 08:00-15:30. 5
Music Scene
La Salvaje (Live indie/rock music)
Street Art
Urban statues including 'Mafalda' and 'Woody Allen'
Cooking Classes
Escuela de Hostelería de Asturias
Art Galleries
Galería Guillermina Caicoya
Historic Buildings
Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos (Santiago Calatrava)
Local Heritage
Victory Cross (Cruz de la Victoria), symbol of Asturias

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Monte Naranco (hiking trails starting from the city) 5
National Parks Nearby
Picos de Europa National Park, Atlantic forest and the largest limestone massif on the Atlantic coast of Europe, with deep karst, chamois and more than 100 bird species. 26
Cycling/Walking Paths
Pista Finlandesa (5km trail with city views)
Scenic Viewpoints
Sagrado Corazón Viewpoint on Monte Naranco 5
Birdwatching Locations
Las Caldas and the Nalon River valley
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
On the night of 23 June, San Juan bonfires are lit across the city and in the cathedral plaza. 5

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
About 2,918 €/m² in Centro - Casco Histórico in October 2026, from Fotocasa asking prices for all flat sizes, not split by bedrooms. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about €116,720. 7
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 1,081 €/m² in Parroquias Sur - La Manjoya in the same Fotocasa index, the lowest district figure and still inside the municipality. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about €43,240. 7
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About 2,918 €/m² in Centro - Casco Histórico (Fotocasa, October 2026, all flat sizes). A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €175,080. The index is not split by number of bedrooms. 7
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 1,081 €/m² in Parroquias Sur - La Manjoya (Fotocasa, October 2026). A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €64,860. 7
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About 2,918 €/m² in Centro - Casco Histórico (Fotocasa, October 2026, all flat sizes). An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €233,440. 7
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 1,081 €/m² in Parroquias Sur - La Manjoya (Fotocasa, October 2026). An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €86,480. 7
Corporate Tax
25% (Standard Spanish rate) 11
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends are savings income: 19% on the first €6,000, 21% to €50,000, 23% to €200,000, 27% to €300,000, and 30% above that. Dividends paid to a non-resident are withheld at 19% before any treaty rate. 10
Tax System
Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on Spanish-source income only. The Spain tax profile treats residence as 183 days in the year, or the centre of vital interests. 10
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The Asturias regional scale, in force since 2025, tops at 26% on general taxable income above €175,000. The 2026 state withholding scale, only a guideline, reaches 47% above €300,000. The bill is the state scale plus this regional scale. The Spain tax profile records an effective top near 54% in the highest regions. 9 10
VAT
21% (Standard IVA) 12
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes, Spanish 'Transparencia Fiscal Internacional' rules apply 13
Property Tax
IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the city sets the rate. There is also a local tax on the rise in urban land value when a property is sold. A current Oviedo percentage was not on the national summary. 12
Property Transaction Tax
In Asturias a resale is charged transfer tax at one rate on the whole value: 8% up to €300,000, 9% from €300,000.01 to €500,000, and 10% above that. A new home from a developer pays 10% VAT instead, plus stamp duty. The regional summary puts the general stamp-duty rate at 1.2%. 16 12
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Short visits for many passports stay inside the Schengen 90 days in any 180. Qualifying newcomers, including some employees with the international telework visa, can opt into the impatriate regime on form 149: employment income is withheld at 24% up to €600,000 and 47% above that, for the year of the move and the next five tax years. Holding the visa does not by itself put a freelancer on that rate. 14 15

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB euro reference rates, 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  2. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euros for 28 days, 80 GB, eSIMOfficial
  3. Movistar prepago, Plus 10 euros and Premium 15 euros, identification requiredOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Spain, plugs, tap water, prepaid SIM identificationSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage Oviedo, station, buses, sights, market, hostel, updated November 2025Secondary
  6. INE municipal padron, Oviedo 223,968 in 2025 and 220,543 in 2024Official
  7. Fotocasa sale prices, Oviedo, October 2026Index
  8. TUA Oviedo 2026 fares, single 1.20 euros, monthly CONECTA pass 30 eurosSecondary
  9. Hacienda 2026 regional tax report, Asturias income-tax scale tops at 26 percentOfficial
  10. PwC Spain personal income tax, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  11. PwC Spain corporation tax 25 percent, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  12. PwC Spain VAT 21, 10 and 4 percent, and local property taxSecondary
  13. PwC Spain controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  14. AEAT impatriate regime, 24 percent up to 600,000 eurosOfficial
  15. UK FCDO, Schengen 90 days in any 180Official
  16. Asturias transfer tax, 8, 9 and 10 percent by value, updated 17 August 2026Secondary
  17. SEPRAS Centro de Negocios, Calle Arroyo Vaqueros 10, open desk from 150 euros a monthOfficial
  18. Oviedo coworking directory, updated 28 October 2026, six spaces, desks from 150 eurosListings
  19. OpenStreetMap, Green Hostel, Calle Magdalena 3Secondary
  20. OpenStreetMap, HiHome Hostel, Calle Uria 33Secondary
  21. OpenStreetMap, Carma Bike, Calle Angel Muniz Toca 12Secondary
  22. OpenStreetMap, Calle Arroyo Vaqueros in La CorredoriaSecondary
  23. Spanish Wikipedia, HUCA at Avenida de Roma, Finca La Cadellada, 1,039 bedsSecondary
  24. HUCA website, notices still posted on 23 October 2026Official
  25. OpenStreetMap, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias at La CadelladaSecondary
  26. Picos de Europa National ParkOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,100 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €126,000) About 2,918 €/m² in Centro - Casco Histórico (Fotocasa, October 2026, all flat sizes). A…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,500 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €90,000) About 1,081 €/m² in Parroquias Sur - La Manjoya (Fotocasa, October 2026). A 60 m² flat at…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €160,000) About 2,918 €/m² in Centro - Casco Histórico (Fotocasa, October 2026, all flat sizes). An…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,400 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €112,000) About 1,081 €/m² in Parroquias Sur - La Manjoya (Fotocasa, October 2026). An 80 m² flat at…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Beckham Law (Fixed 24% rate) or Spanish Digital Nomad Visa tax benefits Short visits for many passports stay inside the Schengen 90 days in any 180. Qualifying…
    22 more changes
    • Best Coworking Space Coworking Asturias (Calle de Uría 19, approx. €150/month) SEPRAS Centro de Negocios, Calle Arroyo Vaqueros 10 in La Corredoria, lists an open desk…
    • Best Hospital HUCA - Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (Av. Roma) Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), Avenida de Roma s/n, Finca La…
    • Bike/Scooter Rental Gijón-Bici available nearby; in Oviedo, local rentals like TuCycle Oviedo has no city bike-share. Carma Bike, Calle Ángel Muñiz Toca 12, hires and repairs…
    • Bonfire-Friendly Spots Restricted; allowed only during San Juan Festival in designated city zones On the night of 23 June, San Juan bonfires are lit across the city and in the cathedral…
    • Budget Accommodation HiHome Hostel (Calle de San Bernabé, starting at €25/night) Green Hostel, Calle Magdalena 3, about 50 m south of the town hall, with a bunk at €24 on…
    • Casino & Gaming Halls Casino de Asturias (located in nearby Gijón) Intu Asturias, also called Parque Principado, a mall 6 km northeast of the centre…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.08 USD. Official currency: Euro (€) Euro. On 19 October 2026 the ECB reference rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so about 1 USD =…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 26% (Spanish residents) Dividends are savings income: 19% on the first €6,000, 21% to €50,000, 23% to €200,000…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket Approx. 47% (Varies slightly by autonomous region) The Asturias regional scale, in force since 2025, tops at 26% on general taxable income…
    • Local Markets El Fontán Market (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays) Mercado El Fontán, the covered market on Plaza 19 de Octubre, is open Monday to Friday…
    • National Parks Nearby Picos de Europa National Park (1.5 hours away) Picos de Europa National Park, Atlantic forest and the largest limestone massif on the…
    • Population 220,000 223,968 inhabitants in the 2025 municipal padrón (220,543 in 2024). The travel guide still…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko).
    • Property Tax Yes, IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) based on cadastral value IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the city sets the rate. There is…
    • Property Transaction Tax 8% - 10% (ITP) for resale properties in Asturias In Asturias a resale is charged transfer tax at one rate on the whole value: 8% up to…
    • Public Transport Passes CTA (Consorcio de Transportes de Asturias) 'Bono 10' for €9.00 TUA city buses in 2026: a single ticket is €1.20 and the monthly CTA CONECTA pass is €30.
    • SIM Card Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Yoigo (Available at C.C. Salesas) Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €88,000) About 2,918 €/m² in Centro - Casco Histórico in October 2026, from Fotocasa asking prices…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €64,000) About 1,081 €/m² in Parroquias Sur - La Manjoya in the same Fotocasa index, the lowest…
    • Tap Water Drinkable, high quality (sourced from the Aramo mountains) Safe to drink. The Spain travel guide says tap water is safe and of drinkable quality. It…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (>183 days) Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on…
    • Theater Venues Teatro Campoamor (Home of the Opera) Teatro Campoamor is on Calle Pelayo, west of the centre. Teatro Filarmónica is at Calle…

    fix pass after the batch check. Best Coworking Space refreshed from the directory's 28 October update and Annual Events given a source for the October awards date; every cited page was re-opened and the country facts checked against the Spain prep and the researched cities Source

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