Gijon Trip Overview
You are going to visit one of the places most visited in Asturias, two charming fishing villages knowing their traditions and way of life from the sea and land.
The first village we will visit is Luarca, knowing as “ the white village of the green coast”, it is a peaceful fishing village since the Middle Ages and preserves many remains of this glorious past. We will enter a journey into the past, the fishing life, and the elegance of the bourgeois style.
Our next stop is Cudillero, one of the most visited places in Asturias, a picturesque fishing village declared a historic-artistic complex in which the houses hang from the mountain wearing bright colors creating a wonderful view. Cudillero is known for its gastronomy mixing tradition and creativity, providing a very pleasant aroma in every street of the town. You will be impressed with the quality and variety of fishing products and If the tides allow us we can see the sailors arrive and attend the fishing auction in the port.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Gijon, Spain
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Gijon, Asturias, Spain
You are going to visit one of the places most visited in Asturias, two charming fishing villages knowing their traditions and way of life from the sea and land.
The first village we will visit is Luarca, knowing as “ the white village of the green coast”, it is a peaceful fishing village since the Middle Ages and preserves many remains of this glorious past. We will enter a journey into the past, the fishing life, and the elegance of the bourgeois style.
Our next stop is Cudillero, one of the most visited places in Asturias, a picturesque fishing village declared a historic-artistic complex in which the houses hang from the mountain wearing bright colors creating a wonderful view. Cudillero is known for its gastronomy mixing tradition and creativity, providing a very pleasant aroma in every street of the town. You will be impressed with the quality and variety of fishing products and If the tides allow us we can see the sailors arrive and attend the fishing auction in the port.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Capilla de la Atalaya y faro, Calle Atalaya, Luarca Spain
We will visit the “lighthouse” and “the Atalaya” of Luarca. Great views of the beach and the open sea.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Casas de indianos, Plaza Alfonso X el Sabio, Luarca Spain
We will watch the “old indian houses” (XIX). All are varied in their architecture and they have in common that the owners made their fortunes out of the country
Stop At: Cementerio de Luarca, 33700 Luarca Spain
We will get to the “Luarca cementery”. Great views of the harbor and the town.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Puente del Beso, Calle Parroco Camino, 33700 Luarca Spain
The most important of the seven bridges you can find at Luarca.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Palacio del Marques de Ferrera, 33700 Luarca Spain
We will get to the most bourgeois part of town, we will visit palacio ”Marqués Ferrera palace”(XIII) and ”Alfonso X el Sabio square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Luarca, Luarca, Valdes Municipality, Asturias
One hour driving from port. More attractions in Luarca, as “the chapel of La Blanca”, the “neighborhood Cambaral”(a hill full of white houses) knowing”the table of Mareantes” and the impressive views to the port and valley.
We will get at its important port that even today is a benchmark in fishing(7’).
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Puerto Pesquero, Calle de La Ribera 1 Contorno, 33150, Cudillero Spain
Lovely small town. Puerto Pesquero (fishing port).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Anfiteatro de Cudillero, Calle de la Fuente del Canto 33150, 33150, Cudillero Spain
Nice natural “amphitheater” at Cudillero.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mirador de la Garita-Atalaya, Calle de La Cuesta 22 Subiendo un tramo de escaleras, 33150, Cudillero Spain
Garita viewpoint. Cudillero.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Cudillero, Cudillero, Asturias
We will know its passageways, balconies, brightly colored fishermen’s houses and viewpoints.
The main attraction of this visit is to contemplate the views and enjoy the beauty of the village.
We will have a break to taste a cider , the typical asturian drink in one of its nice terrace.
Travelers could choose to have a gastronomic experience in a typical “llagar” (as asturians call to a cider&tradicional food restaurant) in Cudillero. They will have different menus’ OPTIONS (a short menu for 12€ or a longer one for 20€).
Depending on the tides they will have the option to assist a fishing auction in the port and buy the fish that they prefer. After the auction we will go to a nearby restaurant where the chef will cook the fish they bought. Great food quality and original experience.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
