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Pola de Somiedo, Asturias

Province of Asturias · Asturias · Spain · 1,512 residents

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Pola de Somiedo is a village in Province of Asturias, Asturias, Spain, home to around 1,512 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including Somiedo Natural Park and Ecomuseo de Somiedo. The nearest airport is Asturias (OVD), about 49 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Somiedo Natural Park and Ecomuseo de Somiedo.
  • Easy to reach: Asturias (OVD) is 34 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Pola de Somiedo

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Somiedo Natural Park1protected area

    Somiedo Natural Park

    2 miles from the centre · Photo

    UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

  • Ecomuseo de Somiedo

    museum · 2 miles from the centre

Tours & tickets in Pola de Somiedo

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Pola de Somiedo can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

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Where to stay in Pola de Somiedo

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Pola de Somiedo are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Pola de Somiedo and the villages around it is a hire car from Asturias (OVD), about 49 min away.

Best time to visit Pola de Somiedo

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Asturias (OVD)34 miles, about 49 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)110 miles, about 2 h 36 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • A Coruña (LCG)107 miles, about 2 h 33 min by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 25 min without stops.

Pola de Somiedo is good for

Around Pola de Somiedo

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Pola de Somiedo worth visiting?

Yes. Pola de Somiedo is known for Somiedo Natural Park and Ecomuseo de Somiedo. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

How do I get to Pola de Somiedo from the UK?

Fly to Asturias (OVD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 49 min by road. Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is an alternative, 110 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 25 min.

Is Pola de Somiedo good for families?

Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.

What is near Pola de Somiedo?

Avilés (36 miles), Oviedo (28 miles), Cudillero (33 miles) and Grado (22 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Pola de Somiedo?

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