The Spanish Province of Asturias is one of my
However, if I were you – I´d definitely start exploring the region with these top 6 most beautiful villages in Asturias.
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Asturias: Spain´s Best-Kept Secret
Asturias is often called Spain´s best-kept secret! Green forests, beautiful valleys, stunning coastline, charming little villages… and more hidden gems you won´t find in a tourist guidebook.
That´s the best thing about the lesser-known destinations: visiting somewhere that
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The weather is the only thing that might get in your way. In Asturias, it rains quite often (even in summer). You should always have a good jacket with you.
During our trip to Northern Spain, we´ve spent 4 days driving around and exploring Asturias. Sometimes we were lucky with the

But that´s a part of any travel experience, isn´t it? Things don´t always go as planned, routes evolve and destinations change. Despite the weather constantly messing up with us, we were still able to visit some of the most amazing beaches before we got to the rural little towns. These have completely stolen my heart.
The Most Beautiful Villages in Asturias
1.Cudillero
Cudillero is often called the most picturesque fishing village on the Asturian coast. And here I couldn´t agree more – it is definitely my
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Colorful houses, tiny streets, and great seafood restaurants – Cudillero has it all. In order to get some nice panoramic views and explore the city, I had no choice but to walk upstairs and downstairs all the time: the next day I could feel every muscle in my legs. But it was definitely worth it.
Cudillero is, for sure, one of the most

2.Luarca
A wonderful little village, full of white houses and this traditional marine charm Northern Spain is famous for. It looked even more beautiful as we´ve finally spotted the sun (even though it was for 30 min) after 4 rainy days in Asturias.



3.Llanes
Compared to the other coastal towns in Asturias, Llanes appeared to



4.Lastres
Considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, Lastres is another traditional fisherman´s village, which has recently turned into an ultimate touristic destination. Don´t miss the views from the Mirador de San Roque, you could even spot the Picos de Europa National Park in the background. And keep in mind, Lastres is also all about walking upstairs & downstairs.

5.Ribadesella
This hidden pearl is located in the bay formed by the estuary of the Sella river. Ribadesella has a long promenade – a great place to grab a coffee and breathe in the ocean. You could also find several scenic viewpoints. Nearby beaches surrounded by steep cliffs reminded me of Iceland.
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Near Ribadesella, you can find a very peculiar cave – Cuevona of Cuevas del Agua. It can be traversed on foot or by car and it provides access to the small town of the same name.


6.Cangas de Onis
Located near the Picos de Europa National Park, Cangas de Onis is most famous for its Roman Bridge with “Cruz de la Victoria” in the middle. However, it is also a great place to shop for a traditional delicatessen or, if you like meat, to enjoy an amazing steak in one of the local restaurants.
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This area is famous for cattle farming, so drive carefully (especially when heading towards the Lakes of Covadonga) cause cows literally jump to the road.

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This area looks so lovely and colorful. These towns look like great places to spend some time exploring.
The first picture you took reminds me of Scotland. Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard.
Thanks Anisa! It reminds me of Scotland a well, though it was not 😀
I’ve never heard of this area, but looks like some lovely little towns and villages, we love visiting the little villages in Spain!
Thanks for stopping by, Jessica!
So many failrytale like photos!
Thank you, Upeksha!
What beautiful places you’ve shared. It makes me want to go visit!
Thanks, Brianna!
I’ve never been to Spain, but this looks like a great place to start. Lovely photos!
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Thanks for stopping by, Leigh!
I’ve never heard of any of these towns, but I hooked now! Theyr’re so cute and peaceful looking! Thanks for linking up with #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thanks, Lolo! Hope you´ll get a chance to visit these soon, you´d love it there for sure 😉
Asturias sounds (and looks) gorgeous; ocean & hidden beaches? My favourite things, I love a good beach! Darn rain though, but that’s what you get when there are mountains – it’s part of it’s charm. Thanks for showing this part of the world to me 🙂 Pinned for future reference. #feetdotravel
Thanks for stopping by, Angie!
Wow! I have heard about the beauty of Asturias but didn’t know there were so many cute towns around. For my next visit to Spain, I want to road trip around the northern part of the country. I have only visited the Basque Country but that was enough to fall in love with the north. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thanks,Ruth! I´ve also been to the Basque Country years ago, would love to go back! It´s probably gonna be one of my future trips in these next two years…
This little villages look so beautiful and colorful. Somehow I’ve never visited Asturias and your post really make me think that I should. Nice to have discovered you and your blog at #theweeklypostcard
Thanks, Maria! Glad to connect 😉
Gorgeous, we would love to visit any of those little villages. Your pictures were gorgeous and inspirational to us. Thank you 🙂
Thank you, Scarlett!
Such beauties! We can’t get enough of charming seaside villages like these, and just love exploring them. Definitely pinning this one for a Spain trip! Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard!
Thank you, Rob and Ann!
Pretty villages, beaches, harbours and forests – what more could someone ask for for -only sunshine I guess if it’s often rainy there! These villages really are hidden gems. #weeklypostcard
Yes, it´s often rainy, no wonder everything looks so green! But if you´re lucky with a sunny day – it´s just a perfect place!
Oh……that was a terrific nostalgia trip! I walked the Camino del Norte 3 years ago so literally know every inch of the way between those towns. Cudillero, Llanes, Luarca, Ribadesella all left something in my heart. Such a beautiful coastline and I was lucky to see it all in good weather too. Thanks for bringing it all back to me!
Thanks for stopping by, Marian! Would love to walk the Camino del Norte as well, should be such a walk with nature…
Great photos and you’ve explored the area really extensively! All these villages look so pretty and romantic. Love the roman bridge as well – stunning architecture. This is a region I would love to visit one day!
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Wow, what a lovely place to visit. Love your photos!
Thank you, Urska!
The villages of Asturias in Spain looks so quaint and beautiful. I would love to visit all of them and just spend the day walking around in each village. Stunning photos and Thanks for sharing! I pinned this for later use 🙂
Thank you, Stephanie!
Asturias is a part of Spain I’ve yet to visit but I’d definitely like to. After seeing how different the Basque region and Galicia are from the south, I quite liked the cooler, greener side to the country which Asturias also seems to embody. Covadonga is actually on my list of places to visit although I didnt know it was in Asturias and now all of these may as well be too. Spain has so many hidden depths to it! #TheWeeklyPostcard
I also like a lot the North of Spain with all the cliffsides, ocean, mountains and forests! It has some of the less discovered and most beautiful Spanish landscapes…
I’m hoping to get to Spain next spring. Asturias looks so idyllic, I’ll have to work it into my travel plans!
Thanks for stopping by, Carmen!
Spain is one country in Europe we have seriously neglected (apart from Barcelona and the islands) we haven’t seen much – this are looks lovely and really appeals! #feetdotravel
Thanks, Tracy! It´s so true we all end up going to the same places and yet Spain has much more to offer…
Such a lovely list! Would love to visit these beautiful villages! Love the red roofs and the waterfront! Thanks for sharing
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I’ve booked my first trip to this unknown (to me) region, can’t wait to explore.
Is English widely spoken? I can make myself understood in Spanish but just in case…
It´s one of my favorite regions in Spain, mainly cause it is still unknown to many (and soooo beautiful)! I speak Spanish fluently, but I have several friends who went with very basic Spanish and they sad it was fine! Good luck with your trip!
Beautiful pictures!!