Cudillero, a little town where you daydream
It's hard to walk around Cudillero and not fall in love. This charming little town located in western Asturias, at the foot of the Bay of Biscay, has everything to make you want to stay.
The colored houses that look like a postcard set, anchored to the side of the mountain, the narrow streets full of charm, the little ones fishermen boats, the romantic lighthouse, nearby beaches...
Cudillero is a dream place. We prove it!
Cudillero: an eternal romance in the north
FLAVOR OF THE SEA
cudillero is a fishing village and its history is intrinsically connected to the sea. Capital of the homonymous council, as soon as you set foot –the best option is to park at the entrance of the town, in the large free car park next to the port–, the Cantabrian breeze and that fragrant sea smell will catch you.
Also known as the Villa Pixueta, in Cudillero they have its own dialect, the pixueto, that many warn that it includes words of Viking origin.
Traditionally, the sea has been the economic support of Cudillero, a fishing village where it is easy to see their work tools, from the nostalgic fishing nets, now in disuse, until small boats that add charm to the port.
The houses of Cudillero form a puzzle of colors
APPETIZER, CIDER
It would be a sin to go through Cudillero and not take a culín of cider in the town square. The restaurants of the navy square, Possibly one of the most photographed places in town, they have terraces where you can enjoy the sea breeze and take a break with some ciders.
One of the best options to eat in Cudillero is possibly the ** El Remo cider house **, located in the Plaza de la Marina and where you can try the healer, a benchmark of that not so distant time when everything was used and today considered a local specialty.
the healer is a fish of the shark family, that it is left to 'dry' in the wind and sun –during the day, avoiding fog and rain, otherwise it would spoil– for at least six months and that it is also It is informally known by the name of gata.
On the other hand, if you have a car, it is worth traveling the fifteen minutes that separate the town from the restaurant ** Cabo Vid io , a benchmark in western Asturias.**
Cabo Vidio, one of the benchmarks in the area
WALKS WITH A VIEW
In Villa Pixueta there are almost a dozen viewpoints, each one more beautiful. A good idea so as not to miss anything is to do the Route of the Viewpoints.
At the Tourist Office they offer maps with three different routes that precisely focus on the viewpoints.
The La Garita-Atalaya viewpoint It is one of the most spectacular because it is located in the upper part of the town, but other viewpoints such as the one at Outline either Cimadevilla they also offer a different perspective of Cudillero, and just as beautiful.
Before launching into the town, you have to bear in mind that there are areas where accessibility is limited, due to how steep the terrain is, and because in many cases the only mode of access is stairs.
Everywhere you look, the sea
Also, it is worth venturing to the lighthouse. Perched on top of a cliff overlooking the port, the surroundings of the lighthouse act as a marine balcony and offer one of the best views of the Asturian coast.
Except in the event of a storm, when the promenade is closed, visiting the lighthouse area is very safe since, unlike the rest of the town, the walk to it is practically flat.
On the other hand, the moderate traffic, the large Plaza de la Marina and the narrow streets with many stairs will delight the little ones.
The Cudillero lighthouse, another of the essential places
NATIVE CRAFTSMANSHIP
Before you go don't forget to take a look at the chiastolites, some native stones of Celtic symbology that according to legend are talismans that protect from evil spirits.
Likewise, it is also striking black pottery, of which it is easy to find examples in some of the town's shops, especially with Celtic motifs.
This pottery is so called because after a smoking process in the oven, the pottery turns black.
On the other hand, if you are more into buying edible souvenirs, it is worth asking in stores for Asturian artisan preserves, such as those of Agromar or Costera.
Black ceramic pots from the Alfar del Zarru workshop
CHARMING BEACHES
The beaches of western Asturias are wonderful and the council of Cudillero is no exception.
From the villa you can easily access the Concha de Artedo beach, a beach of gold sand (although when the tide is high it can be deceiving since it seems to be made of stones, since high tide hides the sand), with more than 700 meters to walk and with a fascinating biodiversity, especially the birds.
A little further, still within the council of Cudillero, about 15 minutes by car from the town, is the ** Playa del Silenci o, a wild beach of inimitable beauty, ** but with more complicated access.
The Silencio beach, one of the Asturian wild jewels