Llanes to Celorio Coastal Path
3 h · 7.6 kmCouples, friendsDog-friendly
A 7.6 km walk along the Llanes coast to Las Cámaras beach, in Celorio, with five beaches on the way. Very easy; return by train or bus.
Key facts
Asturias at a glance
Best timeMay – October
Recommended nights3 to 5
Getting aroundBy car
AirportAsturias (OVD)
Ideal forCouples, families
Average budget€€€€
What to do
What to do in Asturias
Each plan says how long it takes, who it's for and whether you can book.
Walking the Lakes of Covadonga
2 h 30 · 5 kmFamiliesDog-friendlyBus compulsory at Easter, on May weekends, from 1 June to 18 October and over some bank-holiday weekends
A circular route around lakes Enol and Ercina: 5 km and 2 h 30, or 3 km in an hour. In season you go up by bus from Cangas de Onís, €9.
Sella Canoe Descent from Arriondas to Llovio
4 h · 15 kmMust be able to swim · children from 1.10 to 1.15 mDog-friendlyMarch to October
Canoeing · 2 to 4 h · You must be able to swim · From €35
From €35
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Areas and places
Asturias area by area
Each area has its own page, with its own character, plans and map.
43.42° N · 4.75° W
Llanes
By carBy plane
43.56° N · 6.15° W
Cudillero
By carBy plane
43.36° N · 5.85° W
Oviedo
Car-freeBy carBy plane
43.30° N · 4.82° W
Cabrales
By car
43.35° N · 5.13° W
Cangas de Onís and Covadonga
By car
43.46° N · 5.06° W
Ribadesella
By carLuxury
43.09° N · 6.26° W
Somiedo
By car
43.06° N · 5.39° W
Valgrande-Pajares and Fuentes de Invierno
By car
43.48° N · 5.44° W
Villaviciosa and Tazones
By car
Itineraries
Itineraries that pass through
Days and weekends already planned out, with how to get between each stop and who to book with.
Getaways from Oviedo
Plan the trip
Asturias, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Asturias
From May to October. June and September are the best months: long days, mild water and half the people of August.
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How you travel
Asturias your way
Choose how you're travelling and we'll tell you where to stay, how to get around, where to eat and which services you'll need. We only show the ways of travelling that make sense here.
Two municipal areas and clear rules
In the east there are two municipal areas with water and emptying, in Cangas de Onís and Llanes, both with a maximum stay of 48 hours. What limits you most are the access restrictions: the Lakes in season and the old village of Cudillero.
45–70 €per person per day, approximate
- SleepingEl Lleráu area, in Cangas…
- Getting aroundLakes of Covadonga: motorhomes cannot…
- EatingEl Fontán food market, in…
- ServicesWater and grey and black…
Sleeping
- El Lleráu area, in Cangas de Onís: 40 places, free according to Turismo Asturias
- La Talá area, in Llanes: €15 a day with water and emptying
- Camping Picos de Europa, in Avín, admits motorhomes; closed from November to March
Getting around
- Lakes of Covadonga: motorhomes cannot go up on restricted-access days; leave the motorhome at El Lleráu and go up by bus
- Cudillero: enter by exit 431 and park in the reserved area at Puerto Nuevo; it is forbidden to go down by El Pito
Eating
- El Fontán food market, in Oviedo, Monday to Saturday morning
Services
- Water and grey and black water emptying at El Lleráu and La Talá
- The electrical hook-up at La Talá does not work yet
Hostels, a coastal train and plenty of paths
The Camino del Norte crosses the eastern coast and leaves two hostels open to any traveller, one in Llanes and one in Ribadesella, linked by the narrow-gauge train.
35–50 €per person per day, approximate
- SleepingLa Estación hostel, at Llanes…
- Getting aroundNarrow-gauge train along the eastern…
- EatingKitchen at La Estación; at…
- ServicesWashing machine at La Estación
Sleeping
- La Estación hostel, at Llanes station, from €17 a bed; closed from 15 October to 15 March
- Roberto Frassinelli youth hostel, on Ribadesella beach, €21 with breakfast, all year
Getting around
- Narrow-gauge train along the eastern coast, stopping at Llanes, Ribadesella and Arriondas
- Bus to the Lakes of Covadonga from Cangas de Onís, €9 return
Eating
- Kitchen at La Estación; at the Frassinelli there is only a microwave
- El Fontán food market, in Oviedo, for buying cheese and cured meats
Services
- Washing machine at La Estación
- Llanes coastal path to Celorio and Gulpiyuri beach, free and on foot
Flying to Asturias and a car from the airport
If you live far away, flying saves you a day on the road: Asturias airport, next to Avilés, has direct flights from Madrid, Barcelona and several cities on the Mediterranean and Andalusian coasts. From there it is a little over an hour by car to Cangas de Onís or Llanes, and less than half an hour to Cudillero. For the coast and the Picos, pick up a car at the airport.
- Getting thereAsturias Airport (OVD), in Santiago…
- Getting aroundHire car at the airport…
- Where to sleepHostel in Ribadesella or Llanes…
- ServicesBus to the Lakes of…
Getting there
- Asturias Airport (OVD), in Santiago del Monte, between Avilés and Gijón
- Airport bus to Oviedo, Gijón and Avilés, if you hire the car in the city
Getting around
- Hire car at the airport: the beaches, the Picos and the villages are far apart
- In summer, the Lakes of Covadonga are reached by bus from Cangas de Onís
- Without a car, the coastal commuter train links Oviedo, Ribadesella and Llanes
Where to sleep
- Hostel in Ribadesella or Llanes, halfway between the coast and the Picos
- Camping Picos de Europa, if you come to walk
Services
- Bus to the Lakes of Covadonga from Cangas de Onís
How much does it cost?
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Nights3
Where to stay
Where to stay in a campervanif you're backpackingif you're flying
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Campervan area
El Lleráu Motorhome Area
Why we like it: An area for going up to the Lakes The El Lleráu motorhome area is a public municipal area with 40 places in Cangas de Onís, next to the bus station, which is also one of the…
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Campervan area
La Talá Motorhome Area
Why we like it: Where it is and what it has The La Talá motorhome area is on Avenida de La Talá, at the west entrance to Llanes, between the streets Francisco Mijares, Vicente Pedregal Galguera and Periódico El Pueblo…
From €15
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Camping Picos de Europa
Why we like it: A campsite on the banks of the Güeña Camping Picos de Europa is in Avín, in the municipality of Onís, between Cangas de Onís and Arenas de Cabrales, on the banks of the River Güeña. Turismo…
From €20
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La Estación Hostel
Why we like it: A hostel in the station La Estación hostel is a private hostel in the Llanes train station building, within the town and right on the Camino del Norte. It is classed as a first-category tourist hostel…
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© Albergue Roberto FrassinelliHostelRoberto Frassinelli Youth Hostel
Why we like it: A little palace by the sea The Roberto Frassinelli youth hostel occupies a small palace built in 1910 on Calle Ricardo Cangas, on the seafront of Santa Marina beach, on the other side of the Ribadesella…
From €21
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Services for this trip
Areas, for any way of travelling
| Area | Who it's for | Average night |
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| Eastern coast (Llanes, Ribadesella) | First visit, beach and mountains close by | |
| Picos de Europa (Cangas, Arenas) | Mountains, hikes, country houses | |
| Cabrales | Cares, Bulnes funicular, cave cheese | |
| Villaviciosa and Tazones | Cider houses, estuary, pre-Romanesque | |
| West (Cudillero, Luarca) | Fishing villages, fewer people | |
| Oviedo | No car, food, rainy days |
Where to eat
Where to eat in Asturias
From set lunch menus to Michelin stars. We mark the price level and what to order at each place.
Takeaway and markets
El Fontán Market, Oviedo
What to try
- FabadaA meal in itself. Order it at lunchtime
- CachopoTo share between two
- Cabrales cheeseOn a board, with sweet cider
- Rice puddingCaramelised on top
Map
Everything on the map
The places to stay and services on the map are the ones for the way you travel. Turn on the layers you want and tap a point to see its details.
What to do
Eat
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Nearby
Near Asturias
The closest places, whichever country they are in.
43.20° N · 4.03° W
Cantabria
By carCar-freeOn foot
42.75° N · 7.87° W
Galicia
By carCar-free
41.65° N · 4.72° W
Castile and León
By carBy campervanCampingCar-freeLuxuryOn foot
43.05° N · 2.62° W
Basque Country
By carCar-freeLuxury
Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Book dinner, not breakfast
The good places for dinner fill up days ahead. Having a good breakfast is easy in any bar.
- 2Carry some cash
Some small village bars don't take cards.
- 3Check the forecast before heading up
If there is fog up high, swap the mountain plan for the coast and come back another day.
Local tip
In Cudillero, park down by the harbour: take exit 431 of the A-8 and follow the CU-3 to the quay. In summer, access from the upper part is for authorised vehicles only, and the blue zone is paid from 15 June to 15 October.
We'd skip it
Heading up to the Lakes at midday in August: you can't go by car, the bus is full and there are more people than space at the top. Take the first one, at 8:00, or go out of season.
Why go to Asturias?
Because in a single day you can have breakfast by the sea, lunch in a mountain village and cider for dinner in the city. It is small, easy to tour by car, and outside August it isn't crowded. If it's your first time, choose the eastern coast as a base and head up to the Lakes of Covadonga on the clearest day.
How do I combine the villages?
Asturias is small, but its coastal and mountain roads are slow. The practical approach is to sleep in one or two bases and head out on excursions each day.
- Eastern coast and the Picos: Llanes. Three nights is enough for the town, the beaches, the blowholes of Pría and a day at the Lakes of Covadonga or on the Cares route. Ribadesella is 25 minutes away and Cangas de Onís about 40.
- Western coast: Cudillero. One or two nights for the harbour, the viewpoints, Silencio beach and Cape Vidío, which is best seen from a boat. It is about 15 km from the airport, so it works as the first or last night of the trip.
- City: Oviedo. A day for the cathedral, the pre-Romanesque of Naranco and Calle Gascona. It is the plan for a rainy day and the base if you have no car.
- Inside the Picos de Europa: Cabrales. Two nights in Arenas for the Cares route, the Bulnes funicular and the cheese matured in caves, in Arenas or in Sotres. Cangas de Onís is 35 minutes away.
- The cider district: Villaviciosa. A day or a night for the El Gaitero cellars or a cider house in Amandi, the Conventín de Valdediós and Tazones. It is 37 minutes from Oviedo and under half an hour from Ribadesella.
A well-spread week would be: two nights in Cudillero, one in Oviedo and four in Llanes, with a day for the Lakes. Between Cudillero and Llanes it is about two hours along the A-8.
How do I get there and how do I get around?
By plane, Asturias airport (OVD), between Avilés and Gijón, has direct flights from Madrid, Barcelona and other Spanish cities. Alsa links it by bus with Avilés, Gijón and Oviedo; for the coast and the Picos, pick up a car there.
By train, the AVE reaches Oviedo from Madrid in about 3 h 12 min since the Pajares bypass opened. The coastal commuter train, the old FEVE, links Oviedo with Ribadesella and Llanes, slowly but with views.
By car, the A-66 comes down from León and the plateau to Oviedo, and the A-8 runs the whole length of the coast, from Galicia to Cantabria. Once there, a car is almost essential for the beaches and the mountains: buses exist, but with few departures.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car?
Not for Oviedo and Gijón. For the coast and the mountains, yes: public transport exists, but means early starts.
How many days do I need?
Three nights are enough for one area. To tour the whole region without rushing, allow seven.
Can I go with a dog?
Yes. We mark the beaches, routes and accommodation that allow them.
Does it rain a lot?
It rains often and not for long. Pack a waterproof all year and have an indoor plan.