{"id":236009,"date":"2025-07-03T23:58:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T23:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/236009\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T23:58:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T23:58:14","slug":"spains-beautiful-seaside-village-that-looks-like-it-was-lifted-out-of-a-storybook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/236009\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain’s beautiful seaside village that looks like it was ‘lifted out of a storybook’"},"content":{"rendered":"

By ESTHER MARSHALL<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 19:44 EDT, 3 July 2025 | Updated: 19:44 EDT, 3 July 2025 <\/p>\n

Looking for a new holiday spot to explore in Spain<\/a>?\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cudillero is a former fishing village in Asturias which sits in the shadow of a mountain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Visit Spain<\/a> says: ‘This mountainside village is a constant presence on the lists of Spain’s most beautiful villages.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘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.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Its storybook coloured houses were painted by fisherman using leftover boat paint to jazz up their properties.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Cudillero is a former fishing village in Asturias which sits in the shadow of a mountain<\/p>\n

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Its storybook coloured houses were painted by fisherman using leftover boat paint to jazz up their properties<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And Cudillero also offers easy access to some of Spain’s most spectacular beaches.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Playa de Cueva is located just a 15 minute drive from Cudillero and is a 600m long sandy stretch that’s popular with surfers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When it comes to dining out, Cudillero specialises in seafood due to its prime location on the Asturian coastline.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shellfish features heavily on local menus while tourists can also indulge in regional cider.<\/p>\n

How to get to Cudillero\u00a0 \"Playa <\/p>\n

Playa del Silencio, or Silence Beach, is a pebbly cove backed by cliffs<\/p>\n

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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<\/p>\n

The closest airport to Cudillero is Asturias Airport which is around an hour’s drive from the village.\u00a0<\/p>\n

British tourists can fly direct to Asturias from London Gatwick on Vueling and British Airways.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When to go to Cudillero\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cudillero’s location in northern Spain means that the weather can be fairly cold in winter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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