Avilés, Spain - Half Day Shore Excursion

Avilés might not be the either the capital city or the biggest city in Asturias, and it may not be as famous as Oviedo or Gijón, but DO NOT MISS IT! Among the many churches and palaces to be found in its historical quarter, you'll have beautiful examples of Romanesque & Baroque art. On this tour we'll also pass by the stunning Town Hall building and the outstanding Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Center. There's another monument that we'll come across that you might be curious about: a statue of Pedro Méndez de Áviles, who in the 17th century managed to conquer Florida, in the United States of America. Actually, the oldest Street in the oldest city in the United States is called Aviles Street in Saint Augustine (Florida). I'll tell you why during the tour. Also, did you know that Asturias produces dozens of different varieties of cheese? We'll finish the tour tasting some typical cheese and Asturian cider in an Asturian Sidrería.