Yes we know that Asturias It has incredible green mountain landscapes, and also an enviable gastronomy, and that in many occasions the weather does not accompany, but in Asturias there are beaches that are spectacular and unique, so it is another addition to decide to visit this community and all its corners.
Leaving aside those other attractions, in Asturias we find all kinds of beaches, they have so many that there is even some inland beach that there is no other place in the world. So let's take a tour of the best Asturias beaches, and surely some will escape us.
Playa del Silencio, Cudillero
This beach still has a wild aspect and it is one of those enclaves that you must visit. But you must bear in mind that it is only reached on foot or by boat. You must walk from the town of Castañeras and go down a flight of stairs. This is something that has made it still look so beautiful and wild today, only for those who want to discover special places.
Poo Beach, Llanes
This is the ideal beach to take children and not worry. On the vast majority of beaches open to the sea in Asturias, the waves can be a problem for swimming with children, but Poo beach is sheltered by a few cliffs with vegetation that creates a unique and very beautiful environment, as well as safe, without currents or waves, in addition to having shallow waters.
Cadavedo Beach, Valdés
This beach is not very long, but at low tide it does have a large area. It is a beach where we can find all kinds of services, surrounded by beautiful cliffs and green areas, like the vast majority of Asturian beaches. It is perfect to go with the family and practice diving, although in summer it is usually quite crowded.
Cuevas del Mar beach, Llanes
This is one of the beaches most popular in Asturias, and in summer it is quite crowded. It has all kinds of services and is also famous for its beautiful rock formations, which remind us of the well-known Playa de las Catedrales de Lugo, Galicia. You must bear in mind that the parking lot fills up quickly in the summer season, so you will have to hurry or get up early to get a seat.
Ballota Beach, Llanes
It is a beach that is characterized by having an islet in front of it, the Castro islet. A spectacular sandy area that can be seen in all its splendor from the La Boriza viewpoint. It must be said that part of the beach is pebbles and another part has sand, especially when the tide goes out.
Peñarronda Beach, Castropol
This beach that is between Castropol and Tapia de Casariego it has a dune system that has been declared a Natural Monument in 2002. It is a well-known beach that is visited in summer, with services and perfect water for surfing.
Gulpiyuri Beach, Llanes
This is a peculiar beach, which looks more like a lake in the middle of a rock formation. But it has sand and sea water, so it is a beach. The sea water reaches you by a underground conduit which is connected to the coast, and the beach is better appreciated when the tide is high. It is a small place, but it is so peculiar that it has become very famous.
El Aguilar Beach, Muros de Nalón
This beautiful beach has the Blue flag and it is located next to the beach of Campofrío, from which it is separated by the Aguilar stream. On this beach we have a fairly open space that offers waves, so it is good for surfing and this type of sports.
Rodiles Beach, Villaviciosa
This beach stands out because in it the Villaviciosa estuary empties. It has all kinds of services, a blue flag in summer and a beautiful forest in front of it that makes it a natural space of great beauty where you can rest.
Xagó Beach, Gozón
This beach between Avilés and Cabo de Peñas is the ideal place to practice watersports like surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing, because in it there is usually waves and the wind blows. It is also a good beach to spend a quiet day, since it is a large sandy area.
Torimbia beach, Llanes
This beautiful beach is also among the favorites of tourists, and it is another of those natural places of great beauty that can only be arrive on foot. In it there are many people practicing nudism, although it is not mandatory. In addition, there is a viewpoint area to immortalize our visit to this beautiful beach.
Beach of Vega, Ribadesella
Another great beach located in a natural environment, in the well-known town of Ribadesella. You must follow the road that goes to the town of Barredo until it ends to reach it. A quiet beach of several kilometers to enjoy.