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A pretty village on Spain’s northern coast has been described as one of the country’s most beautiful places but many tourists have never heard of it.
Cudillero is a former fishing village in Asturias which sits in the shadow of a mountain.
Visit Spain says: ‘This mountainside village is a constant presence on the lists of Spain’s most beautiful villages.
‘Its colourful fishermen’s houses form a kind of natural amphitheatre that looks out over the sea, as if it has been lifted straight out of a story book.’
The tiny village’s postcard-perfect looks do attract some tourists but its location in lesser-visited northern Spain means Cudillero isn’t as crowded as similar villages in the south.
Its storybook coloured houses were painted by fisherman using leftover boat paint to jazz up their properties.
For the best views of the picturesque houses, hike up to the Mirador de Cimadevilla which has fantastic views of the village and the old port.
Cudillero is a former fishing village in Asturias which sits in the shadow of a mountain
Its storybook coloured houses were painted by fisherman using leftover boat paint to jazz up their properties
Tourists can visit the village’s oldest building, the Hummilladero Chapel, which was consecrated in the 13th century. The chapel’s vaults were rediscovered during restoration work in 2000.
And Cudillero also offers easy access to some of Spain’s most spectacular beaches.
‘The area is home to different beaches with the dizzying cliffs of the Playa del Silencio worth particular mention. Sunsets viewed from here are unforgettable,’ reveals Visit Spain.
Playa del Silencio, or Silence Beach, is a pebbly cove backed by cliffs. A tourist writes on Tripadvisor: ‘Spectacular beach! Immersed in silence, the only sound is the sound of the sea waves.’
Playa de Cueva is located just a 15 minute drive from Cudillero and is a 600m long sandy stretch that’s popular with surfers.
When it comes to dining out, Cudillero specialises in seafood due to its prime location on the Asturian coastline.
Shellfish features heavily on local menus while tourists can also indulge in regional cider.
How to get to Cudillero
Playa del Silencio, or Silence Beach, is a pebbly cove backed by cliffs
The tiny village’s postcard-perfect looks do attract some tourists but its location in lesser-visited northern Spain means Cudillero isn’t as crowded as similar villages in the south
The closest airport to Cudillero is Asturias Airport which is around an hour’s drive from the village.
British tourists can fly direct to Asturias from London Gatwick on Vueling and British Airways.
When to go to Cudillero
The village is warmest and busiest in July and August. June and September are both good months to visit to avoid the worst of the crowds and the rain.
Cudillero’s location in northern Spain means that the weather can be fairly cold in winter.
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