Viavélez

Latitude: 43.5624809 Length: -6.8406653
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In westernmost Asturias, in the municipality of El Franco, Viávelez reveals itself as a small work of art, a miniature model where every element is within easy reach. A village, a port that condenses into a few square meters the essence of the most beautiful fishing villages in the Principality . Like a finely reduced sauce, it is brimming with flavor and color, and is a complete delight for the senses.

Viavélez port

From La Atalaya, the views of Viavélez and its surrounding coastline blend together, creating a richer and more vibrant palette of colors. From this vantage point, locals would spot the ships that hunted whales in the Cantabrian Sea. The hunt would end with the enormous cetaceans covering the harbor, ready for immediate processing. During the 19th century, the port of Viavélez housed one of the most important shipyards for sailing vessels in the entire Cantabrian Sea and a significant salting factory. Not so long ago, timber from the area was shipped from this port on small boats known as "pataches." Currently, the port's activity is limited to fishing, and the fishermen's guild bears the name "Santo Ángel de la Guarda" (Guardian Angel). It stands near the mouth of the Vio River , and like the rest of the town, it is sheltered by the Goñin de Fuera and Goñin de Adentro points, which form the harbor entrance.

Viavélez: very romantic town

From the dock on Corín Tellado Street (Viávelez is also known as the birthplace of this famous romance novelist), the ascent to the village begins, winding through steep alleyways. At the top, we are once again treated to the charm of this fairytale village, as if Corín Tellado herself had conceived it as the setting for a romantic story. Viávelez is highly recommended for couples in love.

From the pier, we can also climb to a viewpoint that marks the start of the coastal path between Viávelez and Porcía . The views from here offer a new perspective of the village, with Ernesto Knorr's sculpture "Litoral" in the foreground. We can then head west towards Cabo Blanco, home to one of Asturias' most prominent coastal hill forts. The path ends at the Porcía natural area and beach , undoubtedly a magical spot 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

Hypnotized by the colorful array of small fishing boats, the occasional larger vessel, the well-maintained facades, and the small estuary, almost emerald green on a clear day, we are once again surprised to find ourselves here, in this hidden spot that also boasts a palace. Known as Villa San Jorge , it is a Baroque-style mansion built in 1914 at the behest of Eduardo Jardón—an Argentinian benefactor of the town—and inspired by the Palais Castilla in Paris.