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Only 60 kilometers from Oviedo stands Cudillero, one of the most picturesque (and most beautiful) towns of the Asturian coast, which proudly looks at the Cantabrian . The succession of beaches framed between vertigo cliffs, that indisputable smell of the sea and all its gastronomic delights are well worth a well-deserved summer vacation. Its beauty is indisputable, but it is also confirmed by the Association of the most beautiful people in Spain.
But do not wait (better not to do so) until temperatures rise to enjoy all the charms that this seaside town offers us. Now, when its narrow streets are emptier and you can walk along its sandy beaches without dodging towels, it is when you have to drop by. Although, whenever it is, Cudillero is a paradise and with these five reasons we prove it.
LOVE TO BORBOTONES
Cudillero falls in love, at first sight . It will be for being sculpted between the land and the sea, with that network of small houses with reddish roofs that run down the slope and end up in a picturesque harbor. Or perhaps, because of the dramatic combination of the intense green of the mountains that surround the town and the blue of the sea, wild and enveloping.
That charm, which earned him the prize of Exemplary People of Asturias , comes from that spectacular set of houses that draw a rainbow of pastel color and look melancholy at the sea. In addition to his Viking past , Cudillero is essentially fishing; that taste of the sea, that Cantabrian breeze and that beautiful and picturesque harbor easily fall in love and dazzled even Hollywood in the movie Start Over.
AUTHENTIC AND TASTY KITCHEN
As in almost all the villages bathed by the Cantabrian, charm and good food go hand in hand; Cudillero is no exception. Also known as Villa Pixueta, which comes from the word fish, in it the sea has been the economic sustenance and, therefore, the basis of gastronomy. Do not miss the curadillo -small fish from the shark family-, a delicacy that in past times the sailors left drying for months at the door of their houses. Neither are the squid, sardines, mussels or scallops , the hake of the skewer, the cabracho cake or an epic portion of the famous cachopo.
Cider is the one that irrigates the palates of Asturias, so one of the best plans is to have a drink at any bar in the Plaza de la Marina. El Remo cider house is perhaps one of the best options, with its terrace facing the sea and all the gastronomic classics of the area.
ARCHITECTURAL JEWELS
Cudillero has several must-visit buildings such as the Humilladero chapel, the oldest in the town (13th century), in Gothic style and in which formerly the prisoners were exposed before being executed; or the church of Santa María, of the late Gothic and whose Rectoral House was, for centuries, pilgrims hospital of the Camino de Santiago.
However, it is the Palatial Ensemble of the Selgas - located in the hamlet of El Pito - its best kept architectural and artistic secret. The majestic gardens, full of flowers and statues, have earned him the nickname of Versailles of the North, while the palace treasures an important collection of works by Goya, Titian or El Greco and houses nine tapestries from the manufactures of Brussels, dated between the 16th and 17th centuries. Of course, its opening is temporary and is announced on the website of the Selgas-Fagalde Foundation.
VIEWPOINTS FOR THE STRONG
Framed between mountains, walks with views -for brave- are those that attract all eyes. In order not to miss anything, the town proposes three Viewpoint Routes , marked with red, blue and green colors; although some are riddled with stairs whose only remedy is to climb on foot.
The perfect photo is taken from the viewpoint of the Garita-Atalaya , the most famous and from which to see that beautiful mantle of roofs with the port in the background, although the viewpoint of Cimadevila or that of the Contour offer equally special views of the amphitheater . Of course, you have to venture to its lighthouse, perched on top of the cliff to have one of the best views of the Asturian coast. The location of this iconic lighthouse, which has been guiding the sailors for 160 years, is perfect for watching the sunset while the roar of the sea hitting the waves acts as a relaxing therapy.
Outside the town you have to drop down the vertigo cliffs that make up the rugged coastline of the area, to enjoy the Cantabrian from above. Cabo Vidío, for example, leaves a wonderful view of the sea, although its 100 meters of free fall leave no one indifferent.
ODE TO THE CANTÁBRICO
Although not all year the climate lends itself to baths, the beaches of this Asturian town are exceptional at any time. From the village, the closest is the Concha de Artedo, with boulders, more than 700 meters to walk and a rich biodiversity where birds reign.
It is the beach of Silence, the most spectacular in the area, protected by cliffs and islets of various sizes that leverage the force and sound of the sea. Despite being one of the best known beaches on the western coast of Asturias, its difficult access - through a winding and steep road - has managed to keep it in a virgin state, free of the hordes of towels and umbrellas that plague in Summer the beaches of half a country. El Silencio is still a wild place to contemplate the Cantabrian bravado.
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