Asturias Beaches

Asturias has a fantastic coastline with long stretches of pristine golden sand and many beaches which are a surfer’s paradise while others offer a more gentle experience. The coast here is dotted with charming and traditional fishing villages clinging to the cliffs, with Luarca and Cudillero being two of the most well known.

The beaches below have been selected for their beauty, setting, the cleanliness of the sand and the crystal clear Atlantic waters.

 

Llanes is a charming and atmospheric town with a central beach and a great selection of places to eat. It is just over an hour’s drive from Gijon and Oviedo and although there is a train service it is quite slow and it is recommended that you hire a car.

Playa de Rodiles is a sweep of sand over 1000 metres in length. It is located about 5km from Villaviciosa and is one of the most popular beaches in Eastern Asturias. It gets busy, but because of its size and shape not too crowded. It is backed by a pine and eucalyptus wood providing shade and picnic area. The main beach sometimes has overwhelming surf (and some very enthusiastic lifeguards). At one end of the beach there is a river inlet, and if you follow this along the sea fortification and you will find a second much calmer beach and lagoon.

Playa de la Griega has fine sand, a river with lagoon and the largest dinosaur footprints ever found. It is located just beyond the little town of Colunga at the base of a steep river valley, and is an excellent family beach with medium waves, a couple of places to eat and drink, terrific rocks and rock pools to explore when the tide is low and car parking. The setting is delightful with views across to the fishing village of Lastres fishing village with the MUJA Jurassic Museum perched on surrounding hills.

Salinas is a favourite with surfers. This beach has excellent facilities, and at the end of the promenade there is an anchor museum and a viewpoint that offers magnificent views. It shares a sand strip with the beaches of San Juan and Espartal.

Barro is a small and pretty beach which is flanked by two islets. It has a Blue Flag award and you can enjoy snorkelling here in crystal-clear waters. It has a car park.

Playa del Silencio is probably one of the most beautiful and unspoilt beaches in Asturias, located next to the town of Chestnut sellers, between Luiña and Novellana within the Protected Landscape of the Western Coast. It is bordered by scenic small barren islands of different sizes.

 

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Asturias Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Asturias including an

Asturias Area Guide which includes the best Asturias Shopping Areas, Asturias Golf Courses, the different types of beaches in Asturias, recommended Asturias Restaurants and Asturias Local Attractions.