The most beautiful towns in Asturias

Do you want to join us in Asturias? Yes, we are referring to that autonomous community located on the shores of the Cantabrian Sea considered by many to be a true natural paradise. And the truth is that it is not surprising, since here we can find mountains, valleys, green meadows, rivers, lakes and a coastline of more than 200 kilometers with spectacular beaches and cliffs.

Among many other charms of Asturias are also its precious towns with charm located both in the mountains and on the coast. Do you want to know some of the most beautiful? Well join us!

Llanes

First of all, we want to talk to you about Llanes, a medieval and fishing town that can boast of having some of the best beaches in all of northern Spain, not to mention the spectacular landscapes it offers. In addition, we must not forget its old town, declared a Historic-Artistic site. The only bad thing about Llanes is that it is a very tourist and in summer, which is when most of us have holidays, it fills up to the brim. If you can, we recommend that you visit this town at another time of the year.

Cangas de Onís

From Llanes we moved to Cangas de Onís, a mandatory stop for all who visit the sanctuary of Covadonga or the Picos de Europa. The Roman bridge located over the Sella river stands out from this beautiful place, which is in perfect condition. In addition, you will love the hermitage of Santa Cruz, the market in the center of town and the Pintu Palace.

The three

We return to the coast to tell you about another of the most beautiful fishing villages in Asturias. We refer to Lastres, a town that is characterized, in addition to its spectacular cliffs, for its steep and narrow cobbled streets. As you can imagine, it became a more touristy place after serving as the setting for the Antena 3 series "Doctor Mateo", where the town was baptized with the name of San Martín de la Sella.

Ribadesella

Nor could Ribadesella be missing from our list, a town inhabited since prehistory where you will find tranquility and a lot of history. That yes, great celebrations by the Descent of the Sella are celebrated. In addition to the mouth of the river, if you visit this place we recommend that you drop by the caves of Tito Bustillo, where you will find true works of rock art; the historic center, which is full of palaces; and the mansions that the Indians had built in front of the sea.

Cudillero

Of Cudillero they emphasize its spectacular natural environment, its people and its customs, in addition to its streets of houses crowded, which are painted in different colors.

Taramundi

Taramundi, a town that is located in the middle of the nature and that it has remained intact throughout the centuries. Its houses with slate roofs and its rural tourism offer stand out.

Luarca

Of course, we also want to talk to you about Luarca, the town where Severo Ochoa was born. One of the essential visits is to the cemetery, which in addition to being one of the most beautiful in the world, has spectacular views towards the sea. Among many other places, we recommend that you drop by the Marquesses de Ferrera palace, Cambaral, the Casa de Guatemala and the neighborhood sailor from La Pescadería.

Vega Harbor

We also want to tell you about the picturesque town of Puerto de Vega, which is characterized by its clean and lucid white houses. In addition, as in many other fishing villages, it has a small port fishing and narrow streets. Among its many places of interest, we highlight the Baluarte viewpoint, the canyons of the 18th century and the Riba viewpoint.

Bowls

We also want to show you Tazones, another fishing village that has cobblestone streets and houses of colors With a lot of charm. Of course, it is a very small town, with about 250 inhabitants.

Wall of Casariego

We want to finish our tour of the most beautiful towns in Asturias in Tapia de Casariego, a most picturesque coastal town that has mansions and remarkable palaces, a beautiful neo-Gothic church and spectacular beaches.

Below you can see the location of each of these towns on a map of Google Maps.

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