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8-day Asturias' Coastline Cycling Holiday
8-day Asturias' Coastline Cycling Holiday
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Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
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ESSB005
8-day Asturias' Coastline Cycling Holiday
8-day Asturias' Coastline Cycling Holiday
Self-guided Llanes to Gijón bike tour
Is this tour for me?
This 8-day Asturian coastline cycling holiday invites you to experience the rhythm of life along Spain’s Green Coast, cycling at your own pace from Llanes to Gijón. Ride through rolling countryside where cows graze on clifftops above the Atlantic, pass quiet beaches and traditional fishing villages, and end your days enjoying authentic Asturian cuisine—complete with a glass of the region’s iconic natural cider.
Tour Highlights
- Pleasant riding through the gorgeous Green Spain
- Lush fields, shaded woodlands, and beautiful coves with views of both sea and mountains
- Choice of easier or more difficult routes options
- Charming and comfortable accommodation in peaceful villages
- Opportunities for short detours to historical and cultural sites
- Distinctive local architecture: traditional houses, stone walls, stables and wooden grain barns
- Delicious regional cuisine, including hearty stews, free-range meats, artisan cheeses, and Asturian cider
- E-bikes available for a more relaxed cycling experience
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ITINERARY
Start: Villanueva de Colombres Finish: Gijón
Day 1: Arrival in Villanueva de Colombres
Day 2: Loop from Villanueva (27 - 43 km / 17 - 27 mi)
Day 3: From Villanueva to Llanes (25.5 km / 16 mi)
Day 4: From Llanes to Nueva de Llanes (25 - 28 km / 15.5 mi - 17.5 mi)
Day 5: From Nueva to Colunga (42 km / 26 mi)
Day 6: From Colunga to Argüero via Villaviciosa and Tazones (36 km / 22.5 mi)
Day 7: From Argüero to Gijón (32 km / 20 mi)
Day 8: End of arrangement
Day 1: Arrival in Villanueva de Colombres
Travel to Green Spain and arrive in Villanueva near Colombres, home to the inspiring bright-blue Emigration Museum at Quinta de Guadalupe, a classic ‘Casona de Indiano’ colonial-style mansión. Relax in peaceful rural surroundings and begin to enjoy lovely ‘España Verde’.
Day 2: Loop from Villanueva (27 - 43 km / 17 - 27 mi)
Start off with a splendid 43 km / 27 mi circular route through hilly terrain on the border between Cantabria and Asturias. Save time at the end for an optional detour to the beach at Pechón, cycle to Cueva del Pindal with its prehistoric cave paintings or ride to Romanesque ruins at Santa Tina Church.
Challenge: 43 km / 27 mi, 900 m ascent and descent
OR: 27 km / 17 mi, 580 m ascent and descent
Day 3: From Villanueva to Llanes (25.5 km / 16 mi)
Embark on a quiet ride further into the province of Asturias, as you traverse La Borbolla in the ‘dark valley’ (Valle Oscuro) then ride out toward the sea and pick up the ‘Senda Costera’ cycling route. Pause for pictures or a paddle at quiet beaches along the way. Your day ends in the colourful little port town of Llanes, where you take a stroll along medieval lanes and select a restaurant for dinner.
Challenge: 25.5 km / 16 mi, 325 m ascent and descent
Day 4: From Llanes to Nueva de Llanes (25 - 28 km / 15.5 mi - 17.5 mi)
Today's route cuts through green hills to reach Nueva de Llanes, passing enticing beaches where you can stop for a swim. Pause in Porrúa to see the ethnographic museum and snap a few photos of the church in Niembro. The market village of Posada boasts a centuries-long tradition and here you make a choice between the standard route on the northern variant of St James’ Way (Camino del Norte) and the alternative route involving a steep ascent inland. Both options end at your next accommodation, situated in Nueva de Llanes. For this afternoon, it’s just 4 km from your hotel to the striking beach at Cuevas del Mar.
Challenge: 25 - 28 km / 15.5 mi - 17.5 mi, 300 / 500 m ascent and descent
Day 5: From Nueva to Colunga (42 km / 26 mi)
Cruise the coast going west on the Camino de Santiago as blue and yellow painted shells mark the ancient route. Once you’ve settled in at your hotel in Colunga, there will still be time to visit the Jurassic Museum before dinner. A good way to work up an appetite, since getting there means extra cycling with extra ascent.
Challenge: 42 km / 26 mi, 680 m ascent, 800 m descent
Day 6: From Colunga to Argüero via Villaviciosa and Tazones (36 km / 22.5 mi)
Villaviciosa’s inviting town centre was once an important stop for pilgrims going to Santiago, nowadays it’s at the heart of cider production in Asturias. Pause to taste a tapa made with ‘sidra’ then cycle the estuary through an EU special protection area for birds (SPA). Trundle onward to the tiny port of Tazones, known for its fresh seafood and the accidental 1517 anchoring of Emperor Charles V.
Challenge: 36 km / 22.5 mi, 600 m ascent, 480 m descent
Day 7: From Argüero to Gijón (32 km / 20 mi)
Your last route will be slightly shorter though it begins with quite a good ascent. Climbing up through lush greenery, you’ll view the Asturian countryside from an elevation of 220 m then sail down into Gijón, gliding along San Lorenzo Beach boardwalk all the way to your hotel. Celebrate this evening as you dine on local cuisine in the welcoming city centre.
Challenge: 32 km / 20 mi, 460 m ascent, 600 m descent
Day 8: End of arrangement
Your cycling trip comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Departure from Asturias or extra nights to explore Gijón or the nearby capital of Asturias, Oviedo, and its splendid Gothic cathedral.
ACCOMMODATION
Where will you stay?
For this tour, we have selected six comfortable, family-run accommodations, ranging from elegant manor houses and restored country farmhouses to a city hotel in the historic centre of Gijón. These accommodations are bike-friendly and chosen with cyclists’ needs in mind, and used to welcoming travellers on bike tours. If a listed accommodation is unavailable, a similar alternative will be booked and communicated to you.
Extra nights can be booked at any of the accommodations along the route.
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Agroturismo Muriances (Vilde)Agroturismo Muriances is a rural accommodation located in the peaceful village of Vilde, set in a traditional Asturian manor house whose original character and architectural details have been carefully preserved. Guests can enjoy homemade breakfasts prepared with local products, as well as pleasant outdoor garden areas designed for relaxation.
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Hotel Paraíso *** (Llanes)Hotel Paraíso is located in the centre of Llanes, just a short walk from the historic harbour and the town’s lively waterfront area. Its central location provides easy access to local restaurants and terraces, where visitors can enjoy fresh fish and seafood brought in daily from the local fish market.
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Hotel Casa de Indianos Don Tomás ** (Nueva de Llanes)Hotel Don Tomás is housed in a beautifully restored Indiano mansion, where many original furnishings, decorative features and family heirlooms have been carefully preserved over the years. The hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere and a shared terrace where visitors and pilgrims walking the Camino del Norte can relax and enjoy the surroundings together.
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Hotel Entreviñes** (Colunga)Hotel Entreviñes** is a small hotel located in Colunga, close to Playa de La Griega and within easy reach of the Jurassic Museum of Asturias. With just 10 rooms, it offers a cosy and welcoming atmosphere, while its restaurant serves traditional local dishes, making it an ideal base for exploring this stretch of the Asturian coast.
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Hotel La Figar*** (Argüero)Hotel Rural La Figar is a family-run rural hotel created from a former family home and located in Argüero, in the heart of Asturias’ cider region. Surrounded by nature, it offers individually decorated rooms, artisan breakfasts, and pleasant outdoor spaces including a terrace and a traditional Asturian hórreo, a raised granary typical of the region.
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Hotel Asturias**** (Gijón)Hotel Asturias**** is housed in a historic listed building on Plaza Mayor, in the heart of Gijón’s old quarter. Ideally located between the marina, San Lorenzo Beach and the fishing district of Cimadevilla, the oldest part of the city, it offers a choice of both classic and contemporary-style rooms.
SELECT HOTELS
Upgrade your accommodation
For this tour, we also offer an upgraded accommodation option, which you can select at the time of booking. Enjoy extra comfort and stay in some of the region’s finest hotels, carefully chosen for their character, location, and quality. Discover our selection of accommodations below.
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La Quinta de Villanueva*** (Villanueva de Colombres)La Quinta de Villanueva*** is an elegant hotel housed in a historic Indiano mansion dating from 1908, located between the Picos de Europa and the Cantabrian coast. The building retains many original features from its period, including a mahogany entrance door, a grand staircase and frescoed ceilings, reflecting the splendour of its early 20th-century heritage.
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Hotel Finca La Mansión**** (Llanes)Hotel Finca La Mansión is a distinctive hotel inspired by Neoclassical architecture, featuring an indoor cloister and a striking Light Saloon. Set within a 10,000 m² countryside estate with gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and views of the Cuera range, it is located on the outskirts of Llanes, around a 10–15 minute walk from the town centre
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Hotel Las Indianas**** (Nueva de Llanes)Hotel Las Indianas is housed in a distinctive historic building and offers a selection of individually designed rooms and suites. Its carefully curated décor combines contemporary comfort with colonial-inspired elegance, while breakfast is a highlight of the stay, featuring a thoughtfully prepared selection.
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Hotel Mar del Sueve*** (Colunga)Hotel Mar del Sueve is housed in a restored Casa de Indianos dating from 1881. Opened as a hotel in 2002, it combines the stately character of the original mansion with modern comforts, while many of its rooms retain the thick stone walls and architectural features that reflect the building’s historic heritage.
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Hotel La Figar*** (Argüero)Hotel Rural La Figar is a family-run rural hotel created from a former family home and located in Argüero, in the heart of Asturias’ cider region. Surrounded by nature, it offers individually decorated rooms, artisan breakfasts, and pleasant outdoor spaces including a terrace and a traditional Asturian hórreo, a raised granary typical of the region.
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Hotel Asturias**** (Gijón)Hotel Asturias**** is housed in a historic listed building on Plaza Mayor, in the heart of Gijón’s old quarter. Ideally located between the marina, San Lorenzo Beach and the fishing district of Cimadevilla, the oldest part of the city, it offers a choice of both classic and contemporary-style rooms.
PRACTICAL INFO
How to get to Villanueva de Colombres
The nearest airports are Asturias-Oviedo (OVD), Santander (SDR) and Bilbao (BIO).
If flying into Asturias Airport (OVD), take the airport shuttle to Oviedo bus station and then a bus to Unquera (timetables: www.alsa.es). From Unquera, a short taxi ride (4 km) will take you to Villanueva de Colombres or Vilde.
If arriving at Santander (SDR) or Bilbao (BIO) airports, regular buses connect both cities with Unquera. From there, continue by taxi to Villanueva de Colombres or Vilde.
We recommend booking bus tickets and taxi transfers in advance, particularly during summer and weekends.
Departure from Gijón
Gijón has regular bus connections to Asturias (OVD), Santander (SDR) and Bilbao (BIO) airports. For timetables and bookings, visit www.alsa.es.
S-Cape Travel can also arrange private transfers to and from the airports at the start or end of your trip. Find the options at the time of booking or reach us out!
Where is the Llanes coastline?
The Llanes coastline is located in eastern Asturias, on Spain’s northern coast, between the Picos de Europa mountains and the Cantabrian Sea. Renowned for its dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, green pastures, and picturesque fishing villages, it is one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in northern Spain.
When to go?
This trip is available between April and October. Spring and autumn are ideal for cycling, with mild temperatures, green landscapes and generally quiet roads.
July and August are the busiest months, especially in coastal areas and popular towns, as many Spaniards travel north to escape the summer heat. While this brings a lively atmosphere, with local festivals and cultural events, roads, beaches and villages can be considerably busier. For a more peaceful cycling experience, we recommend travelling outside the peak summer season.
Travelling by car
If you are travelling in your own vehicle, you can leave it parked at the accommodation in Vilde for the duration of the trip. If you have booked the upgraded accommodation option in Villanueva de Colombres, unguarded public parking is available nearby.
Your hotel in Gijón has an arrangement with a nearby city car park, if you prefer a guarded parking space. Contact us for further information.
Bike rental options
Bike rental includes: helmet, phone holder, lock, repair kit and a pump. Depending on the type of bicycle you can add (for free, but on request): map holder, 1 front pannier or 1 rear pannier.
HYBRID BIKES
- Model: Cube Aim Race Allroad
- Type of bicycle: Híbrids/trekking
- Frame: Aluminum
- Speeds: 2x8
- Suspension: Suntour de 100 mm (with lockout)
- Sizes: High bar from 1,75 m (L and XL). Low bar from 1,50m (XS, S, M, L)
MOUNTAIN BIKES (MBT)
- Bike model: MMR KUMA 29
- Bike type: MBT
- Frame: Aluminium 6061-T6 double hydroformed crowned
- Brakes: Shimano MT-200 Hydraulic
- Tires: Hutchinson Python 2
FOR KIDS
Fun-Trailer/add on bike Child seat
E-BIKES RENTAL
- Model: Cube Kathmandu Hybrid One 800 o Touring hybrid one 625
- Bike Type: Electric
- Motor: Bosch Drive Unit Performance Line CX (85 Nm) BDU38, Smart System
- Battery: Bosch PowerTube 625/800 Wh
- Wheels: Cube EX25, 36H, Disc, Tubeless Ready
- Sizes: S, M & L (Unisex)
- Model: MMR Kore
- Type: electric bike MTB
- Battery: Shimano 630 Kw
- Engine: Shimano Steps DU-EP800
- Suspension: front
Navigation app and tracks
Included in your booking is access to the tour on our navigation app. You can also download the tracks and follow the routes on your own device, but we recommend checking the app for the day-to-day itinerary
Weather & Climate
| Month | Temperature (ºC) | Hours of sunshine | Rain (%) |
| Apr | 8–14 °C | 8 h | 40 % |
| May | 11–17 °C | 8 h | 35 % |
| Jun | 14–20°C | 8 h | 30 % |
| Jul | 16–22 °C | 8 h | 25 % |
| Aug | 17–23 °C | 8 h | 25 % |
| Sep | 15–22 °C | 7 h | 30 % |
| Oct | 13–18 °C | 6 h | 40 % |
What gear do I need?
The routes follow quiet country roads and cycling paths, making a hybrid or gravel bike an excellent choice.
Keep in mind that Asturias is famous for its lush green landscapes, which are the result of frequent rainfall. We therefore recommend bringing a waterproof jacket and a spare pair of shoes. On sunny days, some sections of the route offer little shade, so sun protection—such as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen—is also essential from June to September.
Although the routes pass through small villages, some have limited or no services, so on certain days you’ll need to carry snacks and water with you.
Difficulty & Terrain
Daily distances range from 25 to 43 km (16–27 miles), mostly on quiet country roads. The terrain is hilly, with regular ascents and descents throughout the week and daily elevation gains of 300–900 m. While none of the climbs are particularly long or technical, some days can be physically demanding, especially on a standard bike. An e-bike is a great option if you prefer a more relaxed ride and more time to enjoy the beaches, villages, and scenery along the way.
How to Book & Our Terms
When you make a booking, we first check availability and do our best to confirm all your chosen options. Once everything is confirmed, we’ll contact you. If something isn’t available, we’ll get in touch to discuss alternative options with you.
You can note any preferences or questions in the comments box at the final step of booking. For full details, please see our Terms & Conditions and How to book pages.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 7 nights' accommodation with breakfast
- Luggage transfer between accommodations
- Detailed digital route notes and maps (in English)
- Access to the trip on GUIBO navigation app
- 24-hour telephone assistance
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Flights and transfers to and from the accommodations
- Lunches and dinners
- Bike hire
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Bike hire: a range of bicycles is available for hire. Please see the booking form for the available options
- Transfers to and from the airport, train station, or bus station
- Transfer from the last hotel back to the first hotel (parking for the week at the first hotel is available for an additional fee)
- Bus or train tickets
- Extra nights at any hotel along the route, on the Cantabrian coast, or in the cities of Oviedo, Gijón, or Bilbao
- Shipment of printed documents to the first accommodation
REVIEWS
Yes, you can swim at the beaches. Stop at a beach along your route and take a dip, so don’t forget to bring your swimwear and a towel! The Cantabrian Sea can be a bit rough on some days, but there are beaches and small coves that are sheltered, where the sea is usually calm. Also, in this area there are tides, so you will notice that the sea level changes throughout the day.
Sure! For this tour, we recommend adding an extra night in Llanes, a lively seaside villages with plenty of services and places to visit. If you prefer a quieter setting during the high season, you can add an extra night in Nueva, with a beach 2.3 km away.
Your booking helps support the local economy in several ways:
Local suppliers: We work with local producers and services, keeping money within the community.
Family-run businesses: Your stay supports small, independent, family-owned businesses.
Buying local products: Along the way, you’ll enjoy local specialities like Asturian cheese, helping support small producers and traditional food culture.
Giving back to nature: Part of your experience contributes to protecting and preserving the natural environment. Know more here!
All routes and maps are available in the app, which can also be used offline. You can download and print the maps if you prefer, or if you’d like to use your own device, you can download the tracks from the app and load them onto it.
Yes, helmets are mandatory in Spain. If you rent a bike with us, helmets are included. However, if you prefer to bring your own helmet, that's absolutely fine!
Why book with S-Cape?
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Our Navigation App
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