Asturias has many kilometers of coastline, spectacular landscapes, both in front of the sea and inland, but if there is something that attracts us more and more, it is because of the tranquility that can be found in those charming little towns that is in your geography. The vast majority of them, the most popular, are on the coast, although there are some inland that should not be missed either.
The most beautiful towns in Asturias You can visit on little getaways, because they are small but they ooze charm, so we are going to list some of the most popular. Make a list and get ready to explore each of these beautiful corners of Asturian geography.
Llanes
In Llanes there are some places that deserve leisurely visits. His medieval wall or Plaza de Santa Ana in the center, the beautiful Llanes lighthouse facing the cliff or the famous Torimbia beach. These are some of the charms, but you also have to see the Bufones de Pría, a natural phenomenon that is close to the town.
Ribadesella
It is in this village where the famous Descent of the Sella down the river in canoes in August. But beyond celebrations, it is a beautiful coastal town with a cozy port, cliffs and nearby mountain landscapes. It also has beaches, so it can be a good place to visit in summer. Nearby is the Cueva del Tito Bustillo, a place where the Palaeolithic art of Europe is represented, with a group of caves that were inhabited by prehistoric man.
Cangas de Onis
If there is something that represents Cangas de Onís is the beautiful Roman bridge, the cross in the center is a reproduction of the Victory Cross and is a six-arched bridge that could have been the later reconstruction of the original Roman bridge. Other things that can be visited in this town are the statue of Don Pelayo or the parish church of Cangas de Onís. Nearby are the unmistakable Picos de Europa and the Sanctuary of Covadonga.
Cudillero
Cudillero is another of those towns on the coast of Asturias that end up conquering whoever visits it. With its houses, some decorated in bright colors, it gives an air of Cinque Terre in Italy. A corner of great beauty where you can enjoy the Plaza de la Marina with bars and terraces, the various viewpoints in the higher areas to have a different perspective of the town or its small streets full of slopes and stairs. There is even a route through the viewpoints in the area to have the best views.
Luarca
Luarca is the white village of the green coast, or so it is called on many occasions. In it, you should not miss the houses of the Indianos, who returned from the Americas with their own fortune, or the cemetery, not only because it is a very beautiful place, but because of its incredible views of the sea. Nearby is the Luarca lighthouse and you have to walk through the port area and the pier. Nearby there are also beaches where you can enjoy the summer.
Lastres
It may sound like Lastres if years ago you watched the series 'Doctor Mateo', because it was in this beautiful town where it was filmed. You have to go up to the area of the Chapel of San Roque, where there is a viewpoint with beautiful views of the sea and the town. As in all these small towns, you have to get lost in its streets to enjoy all its corners. In the center there is a tourist office where they can guide us and you should not miss the Doctor Mateo circuit if you were a fan of the series and want to see the places where the scenes were filmed.
Bowls
It may not sound like much to you, but this small port on the Villaviciosa estuary was the first place that Carlos V was able to visit when he reached the peninsula. It remains a small town with old fishermen's houses and places as interesting as the house of shells. In front of the villa, a wonderful beach that is used very well during the summer.
Castropol
Castropol is next to the Eo estuary natural reserve. It has a beautiful location and in the town you can visit the town hall, created on the ruins of an old castle, the Vicente Loriente Park or the Church of Santiago.
Taramundi
The town of Taramundi can proudly say that it was one of the first places where the famous concept of rural tourism emerged today. Its ancestral charm is unmistakable, but it is also in this small town that you can enjoy beautiful routes through the green areas of the forest, both on foot and by bicycle. In the surroundings you can also find various museums dedicated to crafts and the history of the place.