Surroundings

The Villa of Llanes is located 17 kilometers from "El Cueto de los Collado" and is the capital of the Council. In the Villa of Llanes we can find Sablón Beach, the "Paseo de San Pedro" which extends parallel to the cliffs along the coast. Also worth visiting is the "Cubes of Memory", breakwater built of concrete cubes, and painted by Agustin Ibarrola, which tells the story of the town of Llanes.

Not only is interesting to visit the Villa of Llanes, with its Old Town, Medieval wall and Tower, narrow streets, interesting shops and vibrant nightlife, but also, all the beautiful beaches of this Council. Its more than 30 beaches, with fine white sand, which are totally different from each other, are some of its biggest attractions.

Furthermore, Llanes and its Council are famous because Films and TV series like The Orphanage, La Señora or the Grandfather have been filmed here.

The Villa of Ribadesella is 10 Kms from "El Cueto de los Collado". Its port, its promenade full of terraces, restaurants and “Sidrerias” is a fine place to sample the local cuisine. Visit the Old Town or ride the two kilometers that extends parallel to the Beach of Santa Marina (at the end you can see some dinosaurs footprints, formed during the Jurassic Age), make this town a must.

On Wednesdays there is a local market that is worth visiting, where among other things, you can find all kinds of local products. Ribadesella is famous for being the site of the famous International Sella Kayak Race which takes place every year, on the first Saturday in August.

Located in Villa of Ribadesella, on the banks of the Sella River, it is one of the great shrines of Paleolithic art in Europe. It is part of a network of interconnected caverns of the same limestone formation where there are other caves that were temporarily inhabited by prehistoric man.

It is believed that in a few years, in order to preserve them, as has happened at Altamira, they will be closed to the public.

At present, they remain open only 6 months a year (approximately April to September). Although closed on Monday and Tuesday, admission is free on Wednesdays. It is recommend to book tickets in advance, due to their limited capacity, they may be hard to get.

Nearby, is one of the few remaining cases where a road crosses through a cave.

It is located 7 kilometers from Ribadesella, in the village of "Cuevas del Agua". The inhabitants of this town were cut off to traffic, and could only access it through a narrow path through this cave.

Over time this cave was drilled, opening it for traffic. Driving through its nearly 400 meters long, is certainly an experience. At the end there is a park where you can leave your car and walk into the cave, where we can find remnants of stalactites, stalagmites, etc.

Starting at the border with Cantabria and along nearly 50 kilometers to the west, lies a cycle-pedestrian path that runs along the coast. Both lovers of hiking and biking, have a good opportunity to explore this area.

At Villanueva de Pria begins a section of this path, parallel to the cliffs, leading to the Blowholes of Pria. For those who prefer, it is possible to drive along the road that separates "El Cueto de los Collado" from the blowholes by just 3 Kms.

The blowholes are chimneys on the cliffs that connect directly to the sea. For this to happen, it is needed of two phenomena occurring simultaneously: high tide and rough sea, when these two phenomena coincide, water rises through these chimneys in the form of columns that at sometimes can reach up to 20 meters high. When this water rises, you should be very careful to look at them from a safe distance, as it is extremely danger; its force could drag a person. The noise is deafening, the bigger “Bufón” is known for the "Bramadoriu" and the "whining noise" can be heard from kilometers away.

Covadonga and its surrounding area is one of the key points of Asturias. Here rests the image of the beloved “Santina”, patroness of the region. The image placed in a cave carved into the rock cliff is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places at Covadonga.
From a huge rock, just below the grotto of the Virgin, a stunning waterfall and cascade, forms  into a pond where visitor should perform the rite of throwing in a coin.
The cave is accessible by a staircase of 101 steps in which it is common to see penitents performing an act in compliance with some promise made to Mary.
On the grounds of Covadonga is where the Basilica is located, and to one of its sides, the statue of Don Pelayo, true defender of our country as he was the author of the Reconquest which prevented Asturias from falling into the hands of the Arabias, Asturias,  the only stronghold of Spain.

They are located  11 kilometers from Covadonga and are accessed by a very steep and winding road. At certain times of the year, access in private cars is impossible and limited too. Before going to visit them, you should make sure of visibility.
As you ascend we become aware of the surrounding landscape, majestic mountains, canyons and just before reaching the end, the “Mirador de la Reina”, from where, on a clear day you will see the sea, and everywhere in between,  peaks, mountains and more mountains, of all types and grades, and a dominant color: green.
The first lake you will see is the Enol which like the next one, the Ercina (2 kilometers farther),  is of glacial origin. The tranquility and peace of the colors and the whole beauty of the area make this visit unforgettable.
For hikers,  there are several routes, some of the best known are the “Vega Redonda” and the “Mirador de Ordiales” from Lago Enol and “Vega de Ario” from Ercina.

35 Kms.  from "El Cueto de los Collado" is the town of Arenas de Cabrales, the starting point to enter the heart of the “Picos de Europa”.
Within 5 Kms., is the town of  Poncebos, from here starts the “Ruta del  Cares” which is the most spectacular and famous Asturian hiking trail, and undoubtedly, the most traveled of all in the “Picos de Europa”. It is 11 Kms. from Poncebos to Cain. That is to say, 22 Kms. round trip.

Lastres

Is a beautiful fishing village. Its streets are narrow and steep, but worth climbing to the Chapel of San Roque where there is a vantage point from which there is a spectacular view over the harbor, the beach and coast.

Lastres is full of bars, restaurants and Sidrerias, where you can taste freshly caught fish or seafood that is being auctioned everyday.
Lately, Lastres has acquired great fame as "San Martin del Sella", place of shooting of the spanish version of the serie, "Doc Martin". To visit the lighthouse, we will have to go to Luces, which is 2 Kms. away.

To complete this visit, you can stop at the Museum of Jurassic at Colunga. This area has been very important for the discovery of Tirinosaurios ignitas (footprints) originated during the Jurassic Age. In the beach of La Griega, a few kilometers from Lastres, you can see one of them remaining in good condition.

Tazones

Is another fishing village that's worth visiting for its cobbled streets and houses. Tazones keeps the essence of an Asturian village, but in this particular case of a particular village, with Hórreos, but open to the sea. The smell of cider, seafood and fish reaches all the way to us on the main road. There is a tasty offering of chigres and restaurants that feed on native fisheries.

A trip to Tazones is a great idea and a good way to spend your free time. The view is great, the eats excellent, the sea immediately will relax you, and there are enough things to do to avoid us from sitting too long. So, walk and leave our footprints anonymously in th sand as one day did, Carlos V or the dinosaurs from another era.

40 Kms. from "El Cueto of Collado" is the border with Cantabria, Unquera, from here you can head to Potes (40 Kms.), one of the gateways to the Picos de Europa. Visitors will enjoy strolling through the narrow streets and getting lost in the old town which has been declared an historical artistic complex.

28 Kms. from Potes, at Fuente Dé, is the famous "Fuente Dé Cable Car" that with a drop of about 750 mts., takes visitors to an altitude of 1834 mts. from where you have a fantastic and impressive view. From here you can start several routes within the National Park of Picos de Europa, for example Horcados Rojos, Pico Tesorero; or Refugio Hotel Áliva.

35 Kms. "El Cueto de los Collado" is the town of Arenas de Cabrales, starting point to get into the heart of the Picos de Europa.
At 5 kilometers is Poncebos, where you can take the road up to Tielve, Sotres, and finally Tresviso which belongs to the next province, Cantabria; here, the road ends. Throughout the entire journey there are spectacular and beautiful landscapes.

It is a beautiful driving route through the Picos de Europa, but although it is a paved road, it is necessary to take some precautions because it is a narrow mountain road.