OVIEDO - Anyone here?!

I am also in Oviedo.

I also live in Oviedo.

Recently retired, though semi-retired for 15 or so years.

During that period I was able to travel several months a year

     looking for my retirement place.

I have visited Asturias twice.

Once before the plague.

And last year during Semana Santa.

And decided ‘This is the place’.

Currently studying Español at the University of Oviedo.

@MelanPerkyEnergy

Hi, sorry if this duplicated internet problems.

Heres wishing you well and I hope you soon find some friends in your area. Unfortunately I live in the opposite end of the country in a small village called Venta Quemada Granada province.

If you want an online friend please contact me via my email ***

Good luck

Lesley Russell

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Cheryl

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@MelanPerkyEnergy

Hi,

no idea if this is still active, but I also just moved to Oviedo and I would love to meet new people!

Let me know,

Michelle

Hi Michelle. It seems to still be active since I received your message.

Hi Michelle, where are you living now? Julie

It is a nice place, are you going to work or just on Vacation

Hola, Michelle:

And welcome to Oviedo and Asturias.

There are English speaking expats scattered about Oviedo, Gijon and Aviles and no doubt some tucked away in the remote parts of Asturias. 

I have been here for eight months and there doesn’t seem to be an organized expat community.  If you are hungry for an English speaking support you may want to contact some of the teachers at the various English language schools.

I don’t know how fluent your Español is but the fall semester spanish courses are starting at the University and at the adult school across from El Mercado Fontan.  The University also participates in the Tandem Language Program.

I am not aware of a designated hangout cafe for expats.  If you really do have perky energy you may want to organize a group meet-up.  I would suggest La Gorda, a sculpture at the SE corner of Plaza de la Escandalera as a meeting place.  Plug ”Plaza de la Escandalera” in to your favorite map app.

And I assume everyone who has replied would be open to getting private messages here.

And enjoy Oviedo and Asturias.

Barry

Hello.

I’m from the USA, and I have recently moved to Avilés, a 25 minute train ride from Oviedo. I am looking for expat social contacts,  and I’m also looking for anywhere that I can play Pickleball. Stephanie.

Hi, my wife and I are looking to move to Spain. We're looking into Daimus, which is south east of you on tyhe Mediterranean. At the moment we do not Speak Spanish but will be using Babell ti learn as fast as we can.  Please share your first impressions. Where in the US are you from? We live in NJ. Thanks, Bob & Jo-Anne.

@MelanPerkyEnergy

Hello Melan, My partner and I will be arriving in Oviedo next week.  Are you in the center of town?  We will be close to the Auditorium.  Would love to meet you for coffee when convenient.  We can DM.  Thanks for reaching out.  It encourages me to do the same.  Pia

@PiaLiSt

Hello Pia,

Welcome to Spain.

We live in a rural part of Asturias and are not really looking to network with expats socially.  However, if you have any questions my wife and I would be glad to help.   We are from Alaska and initially moved to Oviedo for a month in September 2024 on a non lucrative visa... we cannot work here.  So if you need something simple like "how do you purchase a round trip ticket" ("ida y vuelta") or information about car ownership, TIE's, Empadronamientos, places to buy groceries and supplies... good coffee... electronic signature, etc. I will be happy to share our experience in hopes it will be helpful.

It is not Costa del Sol so buy an umbrella.

Best Wishes

CB

@chasleslieb

Thank you Charles.  It is generous of you to offer your help.   We haven't yet figured out the car purchase yet, so we might call you. Thank you.  We've been there before so we have are rain gear ready.  I speak Spanish and my partner will be taking immersion courses.  Best,  Pia 

@PiaLiSt

Oh yes... and there is a drivers license requirement if you plan on living here as a resident... the International license doesn't count.  I just got my Spanish license.  You can study on your own online but you have to take a practical driving test through a school and you will need lessons to learn how to conform to their testing protocols.  Most schools require manual transmission but I have heard Oviedo has a school with automatic transmission cars.  You would then have a restriction on your license.  Anyway, you can contact me here and I will be glad to help anyway I can.

All the best

Charles

@Swells4

Hello Stephanie,

My partner and I will be coming and going from Aviles and Oviedo during the second half of July.  We'll be in Oviedo area for three months.  Hopefully we could connect on private messages and find a time and place to meet.  Aviles is great!   Best, Pia

@chasleslieb

Charles, thank you!!  This is important information.  Even better if we don't have to drive manual cars.  .  I'll reach out directly the week of the 24th of June.  With gratitude,  Pia

@chasleslieb

I've tried to send you a private but haven't figured this platform.  I'll reach out next week.  Best, Pia

@PiaLiSt

Hello, to contact any member in private, just click on his/her photo > send a message.

Regards

Bhavna

I just moved to the outskirts of Langreo, a short train ride to Oviedo.

A bit lonely since bad Spanish and working from home.  Off the social medias as well so looking around here now.

Anyone who wants to meet up sometime?

Up for most things , coffee, concerts, hiking . Never tried pickleball but I'm up for a match 😃

@PiaLiSt

You can send me a message or just post it here.  I haven't used messaging here so not sure how I receive them

I've been in Aviles 3 months and will be here another month and a half.  I'd love to join up with some of you in the Oviedo area.  Oviedo itself is probably best because the trains all go there.  I'll be going out of town until July 19, but after that I'd be happy to set up a meeting point.

Something someone would be interested in perhaps?

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@MelanPerkyEnergy

I am Belgian, Economist.  Bought a rustic house (2022) in Consejo Sobrescobio, some 50 km South East from Oviedo, direction Puerta de Tarna.  I come quite often to Oviedo. Yves