Asturias boasts over two hundred beaches along its coastline. Most are among the most pristine and best-preserved in Spain , and virtually all stand out for a specific reason: their beauty, their rugged character in many cases, their popularity and bustling atmosphere in others, their large size, their charming coves… Making a list of the best beaches in Asturias is a very difficult task, but we'll give it a shot.
Shuttle bus to the beaches of Asturias
For several years now, the Principality of Asturias has offered a number of buses that take you to some of its most popular beaches . By using this service, you'll be contributing to more responsible and environmentally friendly tourism. We encourage you to check out the routes and take advantage of them. See all the routes here.
Bus shuttles to beaches 2025
The aim of this service is to combine support for public transport and sustainable mobility with… Read more
Best beaches on the west coast
Peñarronda, on the border of the municipalities of Castropol and Tapia , is a large area with moderate waves and, in addition to swimming, is very suitable for surfing or kite flying.
The beach of Peñarronda
A beach on the western coast of Asturias. A natural treasure that goes unnoticed if viewed from the side... Read more
Mexota : a very beautiful, protected and isolated beach; although it is not officially a nudist beach, it has become a meeting point for lovers of this way of enjoying nature.
Beach of Mexota
Of great beauty, with crystal-clear waters and a unique, large islet, oriented north-south… Read more
Tapia has a long coastline, cliffs that give way to beautiful beaches, mostly with calm waters, inviting swimming and in some cases with perfect waves for surfing, as is the case at La Grande beach in the urban area itself.
Beaches of Tapia
Tapia has a long coastline, cliffs… Read more
Frejulfe or Frexulfe, a very welcoming beach, and its unusual golden sand makes your stay warmer, and even romantic. An ideal place to take a sunset photo as if you were in the Caribbean.
The beach of Frejulfe
A beach on the western coast of Asturias. We arrived at this beautiful seaside spot and, without yet knowing its… Read more
Porcía beach has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most beautiful in western Asturias.
Porcía Beach
The beach and estuary complex, with its small salt marshes and dunes, is a refuge for migratory birds… Read more
Barayo is one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Asturias , and is the subject of study and management due to its rich ecosystem.
Barayo Beach
This nearly 700-meter-long stretch of sand is a kind of culmination to a nature reserve that spans over 3... Read more
Otur beach is an ideal place for swimming and also offers good conditions for diving and surfing.
Otur Beach
Located in the westernmost part of the Valdés municipality, it is in the vicinity of the town… Read more
La Ribeirona , as Cadavedo beach is also known , is shaped like a shell and is 400 meters long. Nearby, you can enjoy some more secluded coves, some of which are difficult to access.
Beach of Cadavedo or La Ribeirona
Cadavedo beach is part of the protected landscape of the western coast of Asturias , where… Read more
Best beaches on the central coast
Silence Beach is one of the most iconic images of Asturias. It's a truly unique place whose main appeal lies in its pristine condition, and therefore requires environmental respect from its visitors.
The beach of Silencio or Gaviero
Its name says it all, Playa del Silencio (Silence Beach) is a silent place where the cliffs close in on each other… Read more
Bathing in the Concha de Artedo is unbeatable, protected as it is from the pounding ocean by two promontories that give it its shell-like appearance, and with a well-deserved reputation for clean and crystal-clear waters.
Beach Concha de Artedo
La Concha de Artedo is, as we Asturians say, a "beautiful beach ," at times... Read more
Aguilar beach has been awarded the European Community's Blue Flag since the 80s . It can boast of being one of the first to receive this distinction and of maintaining it consistently for two decades.
Aguilar Beach
Aguilar Beach is the busiest beach in the municipality of Muros de Nalón . It stretches for over 640 meters… Read more
Salinas beach covers more than 500.000 square meters at low tide . It is one of the busiest beaches in Asturias during the summer and possibly the most popular for surfing.
Salinas Beach and El Espartal
We're talking about one of the largest sandy beaches in the Principality, located in the town of Salinas, in the… Read more
Xagó is located just 6 kilometers from the city of Avilés, its great length allows you to enjoy it in a relaxed way, even on summer days when the influx of people is greater.
Xagó Beach
Xagó beach is a wild, rugged area, a large, straight cove stretching for 2 kilometers where… Read more
These three consecutive beaches , located on the privileged coast of Gozón, are three authentic pearls within the Asturian sandy areas.
Beaches of Verdicio, Aguilera and Carniciega
The sea, which carves steep rock cliffs along the central coast of the Principality, seems to surrender in the… Read more
Bañugues , near Luanco and Cabo Peñas, a protected landscape, is a beach with calm waters ideal for swimming and sport fishing.
Beach of Bañugues
Bañugues beach is a semi-natural beach, ideal for swimming and sport fishing and… Read more
The hustle and bustle of this large urban beach never lets up. San Lorenzo is the busiest beach in Asturias, the most vibrant, and its seawall is a landmark for strolling, contemplation, physical exercise, as well as for swimmers and surfers.
Beach of San Lorenzo, Gijón
The seafront promenade and San Lorenzo beach form one of the most well-known and ... Read more
From La Ñora there is a designated path that leads to a nearby viewpoint, a natural promontory from which the perspective of the beach becomes more prominent and beautiful.
Beach of the Ñora
La Ñora is one of the most beautiful and secluded beaches on the Asturian coast, a sandy stretch of … Read more
Best beaches on the east coast
In Villaviciosa , the capital of cider production, you'll find Rodiles beach , one of the best beaches in northern Spain for surfing.
The beach of Rodiles
A beach in eastern Asturias. A brief description circulating online explains that Rodiles is… Read more
Beaches such as La Griega, La Isla, La Espasa or El Arenal de Moris form a continuous stretch along the coast of the municipalities of Colunga and Caravia, the epicenter of the amazing Asturian Jurassic coast.
Beaches of Caravia and Colunga
These beaches stretch for more than 3 kilometers along the coast of Caravia and Colunga. Adding the territory of… Read more
Swimming in Vega means swimming on a very natural beach, wide open to the sea, where the strong presence of sea salt is palpable. We can stroll along its nearly two kilometers of shoreline and immerse ourselves in the sand and dune landscape.
The Vega Beach
Beach in Eastern Asturias. Vega Beach, in Ribadesella, is a vast , wild corner of paradise… Read more
Stepping onto the sand, we discovered that Santa Marina beach is not just any beach, but one of the most beautiful urban beaches on the Cantabrian coast. A kilometer and a half long stretch of coastline where splendid mansions stand side by side with lively beach bars.
Santa Marina beach
There are few beaches on the Cantabrian coast that offer such a spectacular panorama and are surrounded by… Read more
The mouth of the Ereba River creates a fascinating and beautiful karst landscape at this beach in Cuevas del Mar. It's very close to the charming town of Nueva de Llanes, which is also worth a visit before or after a swim.
Beach of Cuevas del Mar Llanes
Beach in Eastern Asturias. This charming beach, located at the mouth of the Ereba River, creates a picturesque landscape… Read more
Barro Beach is a semi-urban beach, very popular during the summer season due to its proximity to the town of Llanes. Its calm waters make it ideal for families with children.
Beach of Barro
Beach in Eastern Asturias. Barro Beach in Llanes is about 250 meters long and at low tide… Read more
Torimbia is perhaps the quintessential beach of eastern Asturias, one of the most photographed and shared worldwide. Its beauty, the extraordinary quality of its waters, and its nudist character make it a completely unspoiled beach. Truly natural.
Torimbia beach
At the end of a narrow road that twists like an Asturian snake up the side of a meadow, it appears... Read more
Gulpiyuri is a small, semicircular beach, formed by a closed sinkhole and surrounded by cliffs, hidden in a spectacular setting. It has been declared a Natural Monument.
Beach Gulpiyuri Llanes
A small, semicircular beach formed by a closed sinkhole and surrounded by cliffs, hidden in a natural setting… Read more
Actually, all the beaches in Llanes are worth a visit; some thirty sandy beaches and coves along an enormous stretch of coastline. A coastal strip that maintains a degree of conservation difficult to find anywhere else in Spain.
The beaches of Llanes
More than thirty beaches are the legacy of a sea weary of war, searching in harbors and estuaries, but… Read more
La Franca Beach is the easternmost beach in Asturias and one of the most beautiful and widest on the Asturian coast. During high tide it becomes a huge natural pool.
Beach of La Franca
La Franca beach is located near the town of the same name, at the mouth of the river… Read more
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To conclude this ranking of Asturian beaches, it is worth classifying them according to other factors such as their suitability for surfing, their accessibility, which ones are most suitable for going with children, or which ones allow nudism.
Best beaches for surfing
Of the more than 200 beaches that dot the Asturian landscape – 345 kilometers of coastline – perhaps the most … Read more
Beaches for children in Asturias
Although extra precautions should always be taken, there are Asturian beaches that make for a pleasant day out… Read more
Accessible beaches of Asturias
So that we can all enjoy our beaches, the Government of the Principality of Asturias is gradually… Read more
Nudist beaches of Asturias
More and more people are practicing nudism in Spain, and we want to do our part… Read more
Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
