Asturias

Asturias Airport is located on the N642 highway approximately 14 kilometres west of Aviles and 47 kilometres north of Oviedo. There are regular coach services between the airport and Oviedo, Aviles and Gijon. The buses depart from the airport every hour between 7am-9.20pm. The last bus leaves at 11.30pm. The taxi rank is located outside the terminal. Car rental desks are located on the ground floor of the arrivals hall at Asturias airport.

The best way to get around in the cities is by foot or taxi. You can also catch a bus and they are generally very cheap. RENFE (Spanish Railways) has a comprehensive network of intercity and local trains linking Oviedo with Aviles, Gijon and most other towns and villages in Asturias. www.renfe.es

Within central Oviedo, Aviles and Gijon the easiest way to get around is on foot, as the historic central areas of all three towns are largely pedestrian-only. For longer urban journeys, taxis are plentiful and inexpensive. Radio Taxi Principado:

There are many post offices around Asturias. Look for the yellow and blue sign. Post Office in Oviedo:

Gijon: Farmacia Constitución Av Constitución, 54, Gijon, Asturias Avilés: Marcos Aurelio Laviana Lada Calle Rivero, 10, Avilés, Asturias Oviedo: Farmacia Patricia Bartolome Fernandez

Country code: +34 Area code: 985 (Asturias)

The standard voltage in Spain is 220 volt.