Asturian Coastline
The Asturian coastline close to Pulieru is stunning, wild and rugged, with white sandy beaches and pure blue waters. The unspoilt beaches are more similar to those of Cornwall or Pembrokeshire than what you might picture for a Spanish beach. With the exception of August, the beaches are generally quiet and you will feel like you have your own little piece of paradise. Furthermore, colourful fishing villages, blowholes and historic dinosaur prints are also waiting to be discovered.
Whether you’re a walker, a water-sports lover, or just want to build some sand-castles there are plenty of options to choose from.
East Coast
The Asturian coastline between Llanes and Ribadasella packs in more than 20 beautiful beaches.
The long sandy beach of San Antolín is good for surfers. In contrast there are sheltered little coves such as Playa de Poo and Playa de Cuevas (beach of caves). In addition a visit to Gulpiyuri is an essential stop due its rather unusual feature of being 100 metres inland. The water fills under the cliffs to transform the depressed, waterless sandy circle into a natural swimming pool.
The coastal path in this area is definitely worth checking out too. You’re likely to see pilgrims walking on the Northern Camino en-route to Santiago de Compestela. Over the years, the constant battering of the sea and rain has eroded and sculpted the limestone shoreline. This has formed impressive shapes and craters, numerous rocky islands and underground tunnels. In certain conditions the sea water forces up through these rocks. The blowholes of Bufones de Pria, near Playa Guadamía are an impressive spectacle of water shooting high into the air.
Central
For a town beach Santa Marina in the fishing town of Ribadasella is hard to beat. It offers a large sweeping bay, next to the Sella estuary. Historic villas line the beach, these impressive houses were built ,when the bourgeoisie from nearby regions developed a love of this attractive setting, back in the 19th Century.
A range of bars and restaurants, with fresh seafood are not far away. A popular walk on the opposite Guia headland, above the town gives a great, panoramic view back down to the beach.
West Coast
West of Ribadasella the Asturian coastline stretches from Playa de Vega, a huge surf beach is worth a visit. Moving further along the coast are some big sandy beaches – Arenal de Morís, Espasa, Barrigón and Isla.
If you want to enjoy a picture postcard fishing village then Lastres is worth checking out. Small fishermen’s houses cling onto the cliffs above a pretty harbour, with seafood restaurants scattered around the town.
Near to Lastres is the Jurassic coast, where you can see fossilised dinosaur footprints in the rocks, for instance at Playa la Griega. You can learn more and see life size replicas at the Jurassic museum.
Further West is the long surf beach of Rodiles, in the mouth of the Villaviciosa River. On the other side of the estuary is another small fishing village, perfect for a seafood lunch – Tazones.