The best way to get around is by walking.
Most of the center of the city can only be visited that way, because little motor traffic is allowed. Where traffic is possible, be prepared for jams and narrow passes, as sometimes parking is permitted on both sides of the road.
The local Buses Autobuses Urbanos de Oviedo, tel. +34 985222422 are fairly reliable, and on every bus stop there is a screen with the time for arrival of the next bus. Almost all local buses go down Calle Uria. The single fare is â¬0.85 children under 4 free.
There are plenty of taxis, although they are not cheap. Minimum charge is ⬠3.30. Although they can be found on taxi ranks and on the streets, you can contact one of two companies directly: Radio Taxi Ciudad de Oviedo tel. +34 985250000 or Radio Taxi Principado tel. +34 985252500; if you need to go from Oviedo to the airport. and from the airport to Oviedo, and you prefer taxi drivers who speak english; you can reserve it by email: [email protected], or by phone +34 615980000.Final prices, taxes included in 2009 are 50â¬. If you prefer other companies, prices are from 53â¬
