El Silencio or El Gavieiru beach is one of the jewels in the crown of the Cantabrian Sea.
shell-shaped , wild and protected by vertical Rock Cliffs, the beauty of this clean beach with crystal clear waters is no longer a secret. Do not miss it!
Located fifteen kilometers from the beautiful town of Cudillero , in direction to Galicia , the beach is part of the Castaneras Parish.
After hitting the road A8 westbound You will need to take exit 441 and continue west again towards Castañeras on the N632. There you will already find the indicative panels that announce the beach.
You can leave the car parked either in the town of Castañeras -the best option if you want to avoid the frustration of the dreaded "I can't find a parking" moment-, or on the side of the road -basically, wherever you can- or in some of the meadows that the natives enable as "parking lots" in summer.
Walking along the Silencio beach in Asturias
The good thing is that the road is not two-way, to get out you will not have to turn around. Regardless of what you do with the car, the last leg -approximately half a kilometer- you have to do it on foot or by bike , as it runs along a forest road from which you can enjoy the coast, the Cantabrian breeze and the green pastures that surround it.
Be attentive, at some point along the way you will find the viewpoint that opens over El Gavieiru , with incredible views of the beach and the spectacular wild nature that surrounds it.
The steep zig-zag stairs that save the cliff are the only access to the beach, when you see them your destination will be very close. If you don't have a car, you can get to Novellana by public transport and from there walk the barely 3 kilometers that separate this town from the Cantabrian coast.
Shell-shaped: this is the beauty of Playa del Silencio
The silent beach is part of West Coast Protected Landscape of Asturias and remains intact: no beach bars, no showers, no toilets, it is a virgin beach and is preserved as such.
Due to its rocky nature, with pebbles on the shore - there is hardly any sand - and with larger rocks as you go deeper into the water, Wearing sandals or slippers for the bathroom is highly recommended . As the waters are crystal clear, It is ideal for diving and snorkeling.
Views of the Silence beach
Asturias it has many corners to relax, turn off the mobile and enjoy nature and this beach is one of them.
Summer readings on the shore, in the peace and tranquility of this unique place, picnics with friends to enjoy the Asturian product to the fullest – the dessert has to be of the delicious Pastry Cape Bust , a quarter of an hour by car from the beach-, walks along its more than 330 meters long, bird watching, exploration of the geological wealth of the area, photographic adventures...
Deciding the plan is in your hands and the options - always respecting the conservation of this virgin landscape - are very varied.
On both sides of the beach there are islets and rocks , which gives it personality and makes the landscape even more picturesque and recognizable.
On the other hand, it must be taken into account that when there is high tide the beach disappears , so you have to be very attentive and control the times very well.
The beach of Silence or El Gavieiru