Asturias towns with beach

Find Asturias towns with beach It is very simple. In fact, some of the best sandy areas in the north of Spain are found in the Principality. Without going any further, the San Lorenzo beach en Gijón It has nothing to envy to the Riazor in La Coruña or the Sardinero in Santander.

However, we will leave aside the Asturian cities on the coast, such as the Gijón o Avilés, to focus on smaller towns that, in addition to beautiful sandbanks, have other great attractions. Likewise, we will begin our tour of the eastern part of the Principality to move towards the west while we show you those Asturias towns with beaches where you can enjoy an unforgettable stay.

Llanes

This town in eastern Asturias already has national and international fame for the attractions it offers visitors. Its coasts are imposing, with large cliffs and the so-called buffoons. These are holes that erosion has formed in the rocks near the sea. When the tide rises, the water propelled by the waves comes out under pressure through these holes in a spectacle worth seeing. We advise you to see the jesters of Pría, Arenillas and Santiuste.

But, going back to the beaches, the town of Llanes has four. They are those of El Sablón, Toró, Puerto Chico and Las Mujeres. However, in its municipal area there are many others. We advise you to visit those of Torimbia, Barro, Niembro or Andrín. But, above all, the gulpiyuri, which is spectacular. Because it is inland, surrounded by green meadows. The sea water enters through a cave to the sandbank.

On the other hand, not only does this Asturian town offer you magnificent beaches. In fact, its old quarter is included in the Historical Ensemble of the Villa de Llanes. It is flanked by the remains of the old medieval walls with a portal. And, once inside, we recommend that you visit the following monuments.

Historical Ensemble of the Villa de Llanes

The historic center of the town has religious monuments such as the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption, whose construction began in the thirteenth century. Although it is mostly Gothic, the first thing that will arouse your interest are its two flared Romanesque porticos. You can also see the chapels of San Roque, Santa María de la Guía or Santa Ana.

As for civil constructions, one of the symbols of Llanes is its medieval keep thirteenth century. And, next to him, you can see the palaces of San Nicolás, Posada Herrera and the Dukes of Estada, the latter an imposing Baroque mansion with two splendid towers. But the oldest house in the town that is still standing is that of Juan Pariente, dating from the XNUMXth century. As a curiosity, we will tell you that he slept there for two nights Carlos I when he arrived in Spain.

On the other hand, outside the old town, you can see the Church of San Salvador, Palace of the Count of Vega del Sella and Indian mansions such as the house of Sinforiano Dosal or the so-called Villa Flora. But perhaps even more beautiful is the building of the Llanes Casino, in a modernist style, but with great baroque resonances in its ornamentation.

Ribadesella, another of the beautiful towns of Asturias with a beach

We now leave the beautiful town of Llanes to enter the region and reach another wonder among the Asturian beach towns. We are talking about Ribadesella, known throughout the world for the famous International descent of the Sella, which, every year, brings together thousands of people from all over the world.

This locality is also known because in its municipal term is the prehistoric cave of Tito Bustillo, which has been listed as a World Heritage Site for its cave paintings, very similar to those of Altamira.

But, returning to the topic of beaches, which is the one that concerns us, we will tell you that Ribadesella has three main ones: Vega, Santa Marina and La Atalaya. But also with others that you will find in some towns of the council. For example, Tereñes or El Portiello. But, above all, stands out for its beauty the beach of Guadamía, a spectacular natural pool that, when the tide is low, opens up a wide area of ​​sand.

On the other hand, Ribadesella also has interesting monuments that we advise you to visit. Among the religious, there is the church of Santa Maria de Junco, Romanesque from the XNUMXth century, that of San Esteban and the baroque chapel of Santa Rita.

Regarding civil buildings, we will mention the medieval towers of Junco and San Esteban de Leces; palaces like the one in tight seedy, from the XNUMXth century and current seat of the Town Hall or the Alea, and mansions like the Collado, where the painter was born Dario de Regoyos.

Candás

Another beautiful town in Asturias with a beach, it is located in the central part of the Principality, between Gijón and Avilés and about thirteen kilometers from the spectacular Cape Peñas. It is an old fishing village that even had a whaling tradition.

That's why it has an interesting conservation museum and a park dedicated to canneries. You can also see the Anton Museum Sculpture Center, dedicated to the candasín Antonio Rodríguez García, and get closer to the spectacular La Formiguera viewpoint. As for the buildings of interest, we will mention the San Felix church, neo-baroque style and with the dressing room of the Christ of Candás, patron saint of the town; the hermitage of San Roque; the Church of Santa Maria de Piedeloro, Romanesque and declared a Historic-Artistic Monument and the Sculpture Park of San Antonio.

Also, do not forget to walk to the Lighthouse of the village From it, if the day is clear, you will even see Gijón. But, regarding the beaches, the one of The palm, which is urban and has a nice promenade, and those of Perlora.

Luanco

A very short distance from Candás, is the town of Luanco, another beauty among the towns of Asturias with a beach and even closer to Cabo Peñas. In this case, in addition to other sandy areas in the municipality, the two urban ones called Santa Maria and The Ribera, although the latter disappears at high tide.

But Luanco also offers you interesting monuments. Among them stands out the church of Santa Maria, which houses several baroque altarpieces. In one of them is the Christ of Help, highly venerated in the town because, according to legend, it saved some Luanquin sailors from the storm in the XNUMXth century.

Together with it, it forms the Palace of the Menendez de la Pola, an imposing construction of the eighteenth century. To the same period belongs the Clock Tower and a little earlier is the manzaneda palace. However, the house mori it is a jewel of style art nouveau built at the beginning of the XNUMXth century.

Luarca

We include this villa here for its stunning beauty, as well as for its beaches. Regarding these, you have the so-called First and Second and, already outside the urban nucleus, the most rugged of Tourán, Los Molinos, Santa Ana, Barayo or Portizuelo. In the latter, you can also see rocks of capricious and surprising shapes such as the so-called "oil stone".

But its beaches are not the only natural wonders you should see in Luarca. The Gardens of Fonte Baixa They make up a botanical jewel of eight hectares that, although it is private, you can visit. And, if you like to walk, go up to the Chano or La Funiar viewpoints. You will not regret. The views of the Cantabrian Sea and the town of Luarca are unique.

On the other hand, at Punta Focicón, which closes off the inlet of the port, you have the monumental complex that forms the lighthouse, the Atalaya chapel, the cemetery and the remains of the XNUMXth century wall. But what this beautiful villa offers you does not end here.

In its surroundings you have the villamoros tower, dated in the XNUMXth century. And, above all, the numerous Indian houses that pave the way. They are true wonders built at the end of the XNUMXth century to house the enriched emigrants who returned from America. Be sure to see Villa Rosario, Villa Barrera, Villa Excelsior or Villa Tarsila.

Tapia de Casariego

We end our tour of the towns of Asturias with a beach in this beauty on the west coast of the Principality. Proof of this is that, if during the winter it does not exceed four thousand inhabitants, in summer its population multiplies exponentially.

This is due to magnificent beaches like the one of the Murallón, the one of the Paloma, the one of Serantes or the one of Peñarronda. But Tapia also has beautiful monuments. Among them, the St. Stephen's Parish Church, built at the end of the XNUMXth century in a neo-Gothic style. And, next to it, the complex formed by the Secondary School and the Town Hall, both also from the XNUMXth century.

Finally, in the municipal area there are beautiful palaces. For example, those of Villaamil and Las Nogueiras in Serantes, the one from Campos in salave and Cancio's in Casariego. The latter belongs to the descendants of Gonzalo Mendez de Cancio, who was captain general of Florida and who brought corn to Asturias.

In conclusion, we have shown you six of the Asturias towns with beach more beautiful. But, inevitably, we have left others in the pipeline. For example, Vegadeo o Castropol, both in the Eo estuary, Lastres, Cudillero o Colunga, with the spectacular beach of La Griega. Don't you want to know all these wonders?