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If you’re thinking about spending a season in Oviedo, here’s what to expect day to day.
Oviedo is compact: walking from one end to the other takes around 45 minutes, and most everyday trips — work, errands, going out — don’t require a car. It’s one of those cities where a daily walk replaces the traffic jam. The old town is also largely pedestrianised, with restricted vehicle access and regulated parking in the rest of the centre — so if you’re coming from a big city, going without a car day-to-day is perfectly realistic here — many residents in the old town don’t own one at all.
Alimerka is the region’s go-to supermarket chain: you’ll find one in practically every neighbourhood, and it’s where most people in Asturias do their shopping. In the old town, the El Fontán market is a traditional option for fresh produce, just steps from the apartments.
2026 has been a record year for housing prices in Oviedo: according to idealista, in May they reached €2,328/m², up 15.2% from a year earlier — though still below the national average of around €2,795/m². If you’re coming from abroad and comparing cost of living, it’s a useful data point to keep things in perspective. Renting for a season, with everything included in one single fee, is one way to sidestep that market, at least while you decide whether Oviedo is somewhere you want to stay longer-term, without the pressure of signing a long lease straight away.
Oviedo’s climate is Atlantic: mild for most of the year, with average temperatures ranging from around 10°C in January to around 22°C in August — without the heat or cold extremes found further inland or in the south of Spain. Rain is common, especially in autumn and winter; June to October are the driest months and the best time to enjoy the city outdoors. If you’re coming from abroad, it’s worth packing a light jacket and some rain gear even for the milder months — it’s the norm here, not the exception.
The University of Oviedo was founded in 1608, making it one of the oldest universities in Spain. It has several faculties spread around the city, which shapes the atmosphere: there’s a sizeable student population during term time, and a food and nightlife scene built partly around that crowd, not just tourism. If you’re coming to prepare for an exam or study a postgraduate degree, this is a city already used to welcoming people from elsewhere for academic reasons.
Oviedo is a quiet city, with cider and food as part of its identity — Gascona street, known as “the cider boulevard,” is a good example, with cider bars open pretty much every day of the week. The old town holds much of the city’s social life: outdoor terraces, small local shops and a relaxed atmosphere even on weekends, quite different from what you’d find in a big capital city, and something most newcomers notice within the first week.
Oviedo isn’t an island: Gijón and Avilés are just 20-25 minutes away by Cercanías, so it’s easy to combine life in the capital with plans on the coast, and Madrid is just over 3 hours away by AVE if you need to head south occasionally. If you want more detail on transport, we have a dedicated guide on getting around Oviedo and beyond, covering trains, the city bus and how to reach the airport.
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