AsturiasPrincipado de AsturiasIdeal time to visit. Low tourist numbers expected.
Cudillero, the village hanging over the Cantabrian Sea, with colorful houses.
Cudillero, a small municipality located on the central western coast of Asturias.
It has an incredible landscape, with unique beaches, green valleys, rivers and waterfalls, vertiginous cliffs and half mountain with brañas vaqueiras.
In the municipality three well differentiated cultures are combined:
the mariñana (fishermen and farmers located in the marina)the xalda (villagers of the interior valleys) and in addition,the vaqueira (discriminated shepherds who occupied the highest parts of the mountains).
The capital town has the same name as the municipality: CUDILLERO: a picturesque fishi
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The fishing port and the hamlet in amphitheater are the most recognizable image of Cudillero: colorful houses staggered on the slope of the natural bend. Starting point to stroll through the streets, watch the sea arrive and see the
Lighthouse over the port that offers spectacular views of the town, the estuary and the Cantabrian coast. Visual reference of the fishing village and privileged viewpoint to photograph the amphitheater of houses.
The oldest building in Cudillero (13th century), a Gothic jewel with a square floor plan, buttresses and a ribbed vault with pointed arches. It houses the Cristo del Humilladero (15th century). In the past it was a place of
Main parish church of Cudillero, Gothic style (XVI century) with baroque carvings and altarpieces. Together with the Chapel of the Humilladero, it is one of the two most outstanding religious buildings in Cudillero.
In the parish of El Pito, a few kilometers from the center of Cudillero. Splendid 19th century complex known as the "Asturian Versailles", an example of Indian architecture. Gardens, collection of
One of the most beautiful beaches of the council: sandy beach in a natural environment between cliffs, with clean waters and quiet atmosphere. Access on foot; ideal to enjoy the wildest Asturian coast.
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
Cudillero is located in Asturias, Principado de Asturias.
