We all know that Asturias is one of the most beautiful places in Spain. But in addition, with more than 350 kilometers of coastline, it has more than 200 beaches, some of which are considered the most beautiful in Spain, Europe and the world. If we add to that its privileged climate, we will understand why the Asturian beaches are the favorite of Spanish and international tourism.

Perfect to be included in a route along the Asturian coast, we invite you to enjoy 10 beaches at a stone's throw from the hotel.

1. Cuevas del Mar beach

Located at the mouth of the Cuevas River, in the town of Llanes, Asturias, it is a beach separated from the open sea by a gorge 60 meters wide and 200 meters long, which acts as a protective barrier from the force of the Cantabrian Sea. Surrounded by mountains and vegetation, it is a karst landscape of immense beauty, and its name comes from the very large rock formations, perforated by the activity of the sea for millions of years, which has generated several caves and tunnels.

It is an almost wild beach, golden sand, with pebbles and boulders in some areas, where you will find crystal clear waters in which to cool off or dive quietly, and you can even swim through the caves. It has bars and restaurants, parking, lifeguard, Red Cross, showers, toilets, cleaning and garbage cans.

2. San Antonio Beach

En un rincón privilegiado de la Costa Verde Asturiana, ubicada en el concejo de Llanes, podrás disfrutar de la playa de San Antonio de Mar, una hermosa playa virgen de arena blanca y aguas cristalinas. Con 70 m de longitud, unos 50 m de anchura y forma de concha, se halla separada de Cuevas de Mar por la Punta San Antonio, rodeada por rocosos acantilados, productos de la acción del mar y el viento, y cubiertos con un manto de verdes prados que los coronan, desde donde podrás tener espectaculares vistas.

Chosen by the readers of Conde Nast magazine in 2020 as the best beach in Spain, it is a natural and wild cove with all the letters, has no services and can only be reached on foot from the town of Picones or from the beach of Cuevas del Mar, where you will find garbage cans, a beach bar, surveillance equipment and parking in a nearby meadow.

3. Playa de Gulpiyuru

Reserved for those who dare to adventure, it is located in a secluded area, 100 meters from the open sea and to visit it you will have to arm yourself with patience and take a long walk. There are no stores or kiosks nearby, nor beach bars, and its name comes from the Asturian language, which means "circle of water". It stands out for its flora and fauna, with lush surrounding vegetation, which imposes itself in the distance from the sand.

Without direct connection to the sea, Gulpiyuri was formed by the action of groundwater, which flooded the doline on which it is located, whereby the action of water managed to erode the limestone that lies beneath the ground for thousands of years and reached a point where the cavity was enlarged and connected to the sea, creating on land a beach of crystal clear waters that rise and fall according to the dictates of the tides.

At 40 meters long and 50 meters in diameter, it is considered the smallest in the world, which is why it was declared a natural monument on December 26, 2001.

4. La Canal Beach

Surrounded by a steep coast, between the mountains, it is a narrow channel, elongated between the cliffs, it is wild and has no infrastructure, which makes it a surprising beach. It is about 800 meters long, perpendicular to the coast, with a width of about 80 meters, protecting it from the onslaught of the sea. The entry into the water is very smooth, therefore, very safe for swimming. At the beginning of its long tongue the water depth is shallow, not exceeding 1.50 meters, ideal for children.

The sand is white, fine and bright, the sea water is crystal clear turquoise and no special footwear is needed. The waves are almost null, there is no risk of currents and it is clean of rocks and algae. Above the cliff there is a recreational area, with a very nice view of the sea and the beach, which can be accessed through the village of Cuerres.

5. Playa de Barro

If there is a beach in Asturias that stands out for its extraordinary beauty, we will be referring to the Playa de Barro, a beautiful shell-shaped cove of fine white sand and crystal clear waters, is not too large, since it is about 250 meters long, although, during low tide increases its size to double. It is flanked by two islets, which protect the coastline from the open sea and enhance its attractiveness. It is a mandatory point of diving in its different modalities, since its waters are extremely clean and transparent and you can see the seabed with total clarity.

Its moderate waves make it ideal for children and has almost all the services, including toilets, showers, security in summer and how could it be otherwise, beach bars for a drink. Surrounded by a beautiful environment, you will be impressed by the wonderful nature, with mountains that seem to be taken from a fairy tale and a profuse vegetation of an intense green color. For this and for the quality of its services has been awarded the prestigious blue flag in 2013.

6. Guadamía Beach

It is a spectacular beach carved into the rock, which serves as a boundary between Llanes and Ribadesella. It is located between cliffs, is completely natural, is surrounded by meadows and has an incomparable scenic beauty. Due to its special conformation, it is one of the best known natural marine pools, with crystalline turquoise waters and fine golden sand.

During high tide the sandy area is flooded, and in the gorge there is a large shallow area, like a large natural pool, ideal for children and for those who prefer calm water without waves. The winding gorge about 800 meters long and about 30 meters wide, with walls of limestone, full of cracks and curious caves drilled by the force of the sea over millions of years, is a clear example of karst landscape shaped by water.

These large holes and chimneys rise to the top of the cliff, causing, when there is high tide and strong waves, the Bufones de Pría, giant jets of water that can rise up to 20 meters high, exciting young and old.

7. Torimbia Beach

Well known in the world for its naturist facet, this beautiful beach located in the town of Niembru, is one of the most beautiful and spectacular that can be seen in Asturias. Sheltered by beautiful and vertical cliffs, it is an extensive sandy area, with pedestrian access, shell-shaped and golden sand, an earthly paradise worthy of the best postcards.

To get there you can leave your car at the top of the cliffs, a parking lot with capacity for just over 50 cars and, to descend you can do it through the rugged trails on the hillside or by an enabled track, which leads to the west side of the sandy area.

With fine golden sand, it is half a kilometer long and 100 meters wide, does not have too many services, which only includes showers, garbage cans, cleaning service and, only in summer, a beach bar. It was the first nudist beach in Asturias, and according to the Spanish Federation of Naturism, many of those who practice it, consider it the most beautiful beach in Spain, as its natural environment is truly spectacular.

8. San Antolin Beach

With more than a kilometer long, crossed by the Bedón or Goat River, San Antolin Beach is a hidden gem in the Asturian surfing paradise. With strong waves and sometimes windy, it is ideal for the practice of marine sports such as surfing and fishing, in fact, in San Antolin Beach flows into the Bedon, a trout river frequented by amateurs.

It has a large parking lot next to a viewpoint with spectacular views, and is an extensive white sand beach, with a strong swell, located next to the church of San Antolin de Bedon. It can be enjoyed all day long and is ideal for surfing, as there are left and right waves distributed along the entire beach. It has ample parking, services, good accessibility and the end is a naturist area.

9. La Espasa Beach

With a length of 1150 meters, golden sand, moderate waves and good equipment, La Espasa Beach is a beach completely open to the sea, so you can enjoy surfing, very appreciated for its fine sand and crystal clear waters, during the month of May its kite flying festival, receives visitors from all over Spain.

It has a wide variety of services, such as toilets, showers, lifeguard, recreational area and picnic area with tables and chairs, disabled access, surveillance, red cross and marked hazards. It is part of the Jurassic Coast of Asturias, with abundant traces and fossils of that era; geological and paleontological treasure that are exposed in the Jurassic Museum of Asturias.

During low tide, practically joins the beach of La Isla forming an impressive set, privileged views that you can admire from the Mirador del Fitu, located in the heart of the Sierra del Sueve. As in all Asturian beaches, nature is present, which makes it a very popular destination for tourists because of its beauty.

10. Ballota Beach

With just 350 meters, Ballota beach transmits peace and nature, with its cliffs, vegetation and the Castro islet in front of it. With a beautiful crescent shape, its waters ranging from blue to green and its fine golden sand, will invite you to swim, since in this area the sea does not have much waves. Also, you can take a tour along the coast visiting its most charming villages, some water activities or a boat trip.

It does not have many services in low season, but during the summer, has toilets, garbage cans, cleaning service, a beach bar and a lifeguard team that ensures the safety of bathers. Between Ballota beach and Andrín beach is the Mirador de la Boriza, from where you can see the town of Llanes, the Sierra del Cuera and the Picos de Europa.

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