Torimbia Beach

A sheltered cove of pale sand between the hillside and the sea, near Niembro. You leave the car at the top and walk down a track; the return is uphill. It has been a nudist beach since the 1960s. In summer it has lifeguards and a beach bar; bring water and shade.

What it is like

Turismo Asturias counts it among the most beautiful beaches on the Llanes coast: a broad cove of white sand, about 500 metres long, protected by steep cliffs, west of Toranda. The town council classes it as a natural beach with a rugged landscape, closed in by a cliff more than 50 metres high. Since the 1960s it has been a popular beach for naturism, and it still is: if you are not comfortable with nudity, choose another beach in the council area.

Getting there and parking

From Niembro a surfaced road runs through Toranda and climbs to a saddle beside Cabo Prieto. You leave the car there and the walk down begins. Turismo Asturias describes two options: a prepared track that reaches the western end of the sand, and rougher paths down the hillside that end at the eastern end. The track is the most comfortable; the paths, only with good footwear.

The return is entirely uphill. With small children or a pushchair, think about whether it is worth it.

Services and season

According to Turismo Asturias and the town council, Torimbia has lifeguards, on duty every day from 13 June to 8 September, a Red Cross post, danger signs, cleaning, showers and a beach bar in season, reached from Niembro. It is also a smoke-free beach.

From 1 June to 30 September pets are not allowed on the beach. Anyone who breaks the rule will have to leave with the animal if asked by officers or lifeguards, and may be fined.

Swimming is from July to September; out of season it is a coastal walk, with no services.

What to combine

From Niembro you are close to Celorio, where the surf lessons are held: Torimbia is one of the beaches the school moves to depending on the waves. The sea kayak along the Llanes coast also leaves from Celorio. To the west are the Pría blowholes, and back in the town, the San Pedro walk for sunset.