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Oviedo day trips & restaurant suggestions

Hi, my friend and I will spend 3 nights in Oviedo later this week before returning to Madrid. We do not have a car. Figured a day and 1/2 exploring the historic sites of Oviedo. But we’re thinking about an outing on Saturday- maybe to Girón or Avilés by bus or train. Would you recommend one over the other? Or other excursion we could do on our own? Prefer to avoid large organized tours…

Also my friend is vegetarian so any restaurant suggestions in Oviedo which would offer her some options?

Thanks!

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Even though my grandfather was from Avilés, I do think that Gijón has more to offer. The old town there is quite charming and the oceanside location is very pleasant at this time of the year.
The one thing that could skew the balance towards Avilés is the Oscar Niemeyer cultural center, if you are a fan of the architect.