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Please be aware that Spaniards follow a very particular routine in terms of their daily meals, and this is often strictly enforced by restaurant opening hours, especially in small towns!
You can expect restaurants to be open for lunch from approximately 1:30pm – 4pm. Many places will offer a menú del día: a set menu with 2/3 options for each course, usually including a drink, bread and dessert or coffee. Remember that lunch is the main meal of the day in Spain.
Dinnertime in Spain is any time from 8pm onwards. Dinner in Spain is typically a lighter meal.
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Tuesday September 15: USA-Madrid-Asturias
Accommodation: Hotel Derli Sella
You’ll land in Barajas-Madrid airport and make your way to Chamartin.
From there, you’ll catch a train to Gijon and head over to Bike Service Gijon. Please note that their office is open 10am – 1:30pm/4:30pm – 7:30pm. In case of any issues, you can call them on (+34) 984 205 662.
Our Bike Service Gijon partners will drive you to Ribadesella with your bike. Upon arrival, you’ll have the bike fitting and you’re free to take a swim, relax or eat some delicious seafood. Welcome to your great bike tour!
Take some time to explore Ribadesella, a charming coastal town set around the mouth of the Sella River. Wander through the historic old town, stroll along Santa Marina Beach and admire the elegant villas along the seafront.
For beautiful views, walk up to the Ermita de la Guía, perched above the harbour and overlooking the coast. If you have more time, visit the Tito Bustillo Cave, home to some of northern Spain’s most impressive prehistoric cave art (prior booking essential!), or head out to the nearby cliffs and beaches for a taste of Asturias’ spectacular coastline.
Ribadesella is a great place to enjoy traditional Asturian cuisine, with plenty of restaurants, cider houses and terraces around the old town and harbour. Look out for local favourites such as fabada asturiana, fresh fish and seafood, cachopo and Cabrales cheese, ideally accompanied by a glass of naturally poured Asturian cider.
For a more relaxed experience, head towards the harbour or Santa Marina promenade, where you’ll find plenty of places to sit outside and enjoy a drink while taking in the coastal views. And if you’re looking for something sweet, try a slice of casadielles, a traditional Asturian pastry filled with walnuts and sugar.
For a fabulous dinner of fresh local seafood, we recommend Restaurante La Parilla.
Wednesday September 16: Loop route
Accommodation: Hotel Derli Sella
Meals included: Breakfast
This beautiful cycling route explores the area around Ribadesella. Starting near the coast, the route quickly takes you into a landscape of lush green hills, quiet country lanes and small Asturian villages. The contrast between the rugged coastline and the peaceful countryside makes the ride particularly varied and enjoyable.
Along the coastal sections, there are wonderful views across the Cantabrian Sea, with dramatic cliffs, rocky headlands and stretches of coastline appearing between the hills. Ribadesella itself is a highlight, with its attractive waterfront, river estuary and traditional buildings. The area around the Sella River adds another scenic element, with the river winding through the landscape before reaching the sea.
As the route heads inland, the scenery becomes more rural, passing through small villages, meadows, woodland and farmland. Traditional stone houses, churches and quiet village streets give a good impression of rural Asturias, while the surrounding green hills and distant mountains create a beautiful backdrop. Depending on the weather, the views can stretch from the coast towards the Picos de Europa, giving the route an especially impressive mountain-and-sea character.
Thursday September 17: Cangas de Onis
Accommodation: Hotel El Sella
Meals included: Breakfast
I hope that your sun-dance has paid off and you get lucky with a great lake view!
Today’s route takes you from Ribadesella inland towards the spectacular landscapes around Covadonga and Cangas de Onís, offering a great introduction to the mountains and countryside of eastern Asturias. The ride begins close to the coast before gradually moving into a greener, more mountainous landscape, with quiet valleys, wooded hills and traditional villages along the way.
One of the main highlights is Covadonga, one of the most famous and beautiful places in Asturias. Set beneath the mountains, the sanctuary and basilica make a striking sight, while the surrounding landscape gives the area a dramatic atmosphere. Nearby, the road leads towards the mountains and the spectacular scenery of the Picos de Europa, with steep limestone peaks and deep green valleys creating some of the most impressive views of the journey.
The route also passes through the historic town of Cangas de Onís, an important town in Asturian history and a lovely place to stop and explore. Its famous Roman Bridge over the Sella River is one of the area’s best-known landmarks, and the town has plenty of traditional buildings, cafés and quiet streets to enjoy.
Between the main sights, the route is filled with classic Asturian scenery: stone villages, small churches, green meadows, forests and mountain views appearing around the bends. The Sella valley provides a particularly attractive backdrop, with the river and surrounding hills adding to the feeling of travelling through a very traditional part of northern Spain.
Take some time to explore Cangas de Onís, the historic first capital of the Kingdom of Asturias. Stroll through the pleasant town centre, with its traditional houses, small shops and lively squares, and cross the iconic medieval bridge over the Sella River, one of Asturias’ most recognisable landmarks. Puente Medieval de Cangas de Onís
Visit the Chapel of Santa Cruz, built in the 8th century over an ancient dolmen, and learn a little more about the town’s fascinating royal history at the Aula del Reino de Asturias. Dolmen y Capilla de Santa Cruz
Cangas de Onís is a great place to sample traditional Asturian cuisine, with plenty of cosy restaurants and sidrerías dotted around the town. Look out for local specialities such as fabada, cachopo, Asturian cheeses and hearty meat dishes, as well as fresh fish and seafood from the Cantabrian coast.
For a relaxed lunch or dinner, try one of the traditional sidrerías around the centre, where you can enjoy a plate of local food alongside a bottle of Asturian cider. Sidrería La Sifonería de Celso and Restaurante Sidrería El Polesu are good options if you fancy soaking up the local atmosphere.
If you’d prefer something a little more refined, El Molín de la Pedrera offers a more polished take on Asturian cooking, while still making the most of the excellent local produce.
Friday September 18: Loop around Cangas
Accommodation: Hotel El Sella
Meals included: Breakfast
Both routes explore the beautiful countryside around Cangas de Onís, taking you through one of the most scenic parts of eastern Asturias. The ride combines peaceful valleys, green hills, small traditional villages and impressive mountain scenery, with the landscape constantly changing as you move between the lower countryside and the foothills of the Picos de Europa.
The shorter route gives you a great taste of the area without adding the extra section. Along the way, you’ll pass through quiet rural landscapes, with stone houses, small churches, meadows and wooded hills giving the ride a distinctly Asturian character. The mountains are never far away, creating a dramatic backdrop as you travel through the valleys around Cangas de Onís.
The longer route follows the same main itinerary but includes an additional extension, taking you further into the surrounding countryside and adding more opportunities to enjoy the scenery. This extra section is particularly worthwhile if you have more time and want to experience more of the quieter mountain landscape, with wider views and a greater sense of being away from the busier tourist areas.
Both options offer a chance to visit and appreciate the historic surroundings of Cangas de Onís, while the longer version simply adds more exploration beyond the core route. Choose the shorter ride for a more compact introduction to the area, or take the extended version if you’d like to spend longer discovering the valleys, villages and mountain scenery of this beautiful part of Asturias.
Saturday September 19: Langreo
Accommodation: Azz Asturias Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
This route crosses a fascinating part of Asturias, travelling from Cangas de Onís through the green valleys of Piloña and the cider country around Nava before reaching the historic mining towns of the Nalón valley.
Leaving Cangas de Onís, the route heads towards Sebares and the Piloña valley, with wooded hills, meadows and traditional Asturian villages along the way. Around Villamayor, look out for the Romanesque church of San Pedro and the distinctive hórreos found around the villages. The route then continues to Infiesto, set in a broad mountain valley surrounded by green hills.
From Infiesto, the scenery gradually changes as you approach Nava, the heart of Asturias’ cider-producing region. The town is home to the Museo de la Sidra, while the surrounding landscape is filled with apple orchards, small villages and views towards the Sierra de Peñamayor.
The route then continues through San Julián and towards El Entrego, where the landscape reflects Asturias’ mining heritage. The Museum of Mining and Industry of Asturias is one of the area’s main attractions, telling the story of the coal industry that shaped the region. Finally, the route reaches Langreo, passing through places such as Sama, Ciaño and La Felguera, where former mining and industrial buildings remain part of the landscape.
Langreo offers a fascinating glimpse into Asturias’ industrial and mining heritage, with a very different character from the region’s coastal towns. Take a stroll through La Felguera and Sama, the two main centres of the municipality, and look out for the old industrial buildings and mining heritage that tell the story of the valley’s transformation.
One of the highlights is the Museo de la Siderurgia de Asturias (MUSI), housed in the striking former cooling tower of the Duro Felguera steelworks. The museum brings the area’s industrial past to life and is particularly interesting for understanding the importance of coal and steel to Asturias.
For a quieter break, enjoy a walk through Parque Dolores Fernández Duro or along the Nalón River, taking in the contrast between the industrial landscape and the surrounding green hills. If you’re interested in mining history, the Pozo San Luis in La Nueva is another impressive piece of Langreo’s industrial heritage.
Langreo is a great place to experience hearty, traditional Asturian cooking, with local dishes that reflect the area’s mining and rural heritage. Look out for fabada, cachopo, callos, pitu caleya and trout from the Nalón, followed by a traditional dessert such as arroz con leche or casadielles.
For the full Asturian experience, head to one of Langreo’s traditional sidrerías, where you can enjoy a culín of naturally poured cider alongside generous portions of local food.
A few good options in town include Restaurante Sidrería La Pomar, a long-established sidrería known for traditional dishes, Cantabrian fish and seafood, and local meats, or Sidrería El Escalón for classic Asturian favourites and freshly poured cider.
Sunday September 20: The big day up Angliru!
Accommodation: Azz Asturias Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast
This route takes you from Langreo into the mountains of Riosa, finishing at the legendary summit of the Angliru. It is a striking change of scenery, beginning in the industrial landscape of the Nalón valley before gradually entering much quieter mountain country.
From Langreo, the route heads through La Rampla and La Puente Alta towards La Vega de Riosa. La Puente Alta is a small traditional settlement surrounded by steep green hills, and from this point the character of the ride becomes increasingly rural. Around La Vega, the mountains of the Sierra del Aramo begin to dominate the landscape, with the valley opening out towards the higher peaks.
The real highlight comes as the route continues towards the Angliru. The road passes through small mountain settlements and reaches Viapará, where there are excellent views across Riosa, towards the Monsacro and the Sierra del Aramo. From here the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic, with open pastures and rocky mountain slopes replacing the lower valley scenery.
At the top, the Angliru sits at around 1,570 metres in a spectacular mountain setting. The final section includes some of the climb’s famous landmarks, including Les Cabanes, La Cueña les Cabres and L’Aviru. Beyond the road itself, the summit gives sweeping views across the surrounding mountains and is one of the most memorable landscapes in Asturias.
Monday September 21: Back to Gijon
Meals included: Breakfast
This route takes you from Langreo towards Gijón, crossing some of the green countryside and small villages of central Asturias along the way. Leaving Langreo, the route heads through Tiroco and into the rural landscapes around Siero, with rolling hills, wooded lanes, meadows and traditional Asturian houses.
The route then reaches Pola de Siero, an important market town surrounded by fertile farmland and the foothills of the Asturian mountains. From here, it continues towards L’Acollada, passing through a quieter landscape of small villages, scattered farmhouses and open countryside. This section gives good views across the Siero valley and towards the surrounding mountains.
As the route approaches Gijón, the landscape gradually changes from countryside to the outskirts of the city. The final kilometres lead towards the coast and Gijón, where you can explore the historic fishing quarter of Cimavilla, the waterfront and the long stretch of San Lorenzo Beach.
Make sure to drop the bike off at Bike Service Gijon (open 10am – 1:30pm/4:30pm – 7:30pm). Your suitcase will be waiting for you at the shop.
