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Panoramic view of Ortiguera, a picturesque coastal village in Coaña. Perched on green cliffs, its white and colourful houses are scattered along the hillside overlooking the Cantabrian Sea. The lush vegetation and the contrast of the blue of the ocean with the green of the landscape create an enchanting picture. It is a typical destination on the Asturian coast, full of natural beauty.

Coaña

Castros, lighthouses and harbours, and as a counterpoint the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) overlooking the coast... Coaña is history and life.
Panoramic view of Arnelles beach, located in Coaña. It is a quiet cove of golden sand, surrounded by cliffs and wild vegetation. A path with steps leads down to the beach, offering a panoramic view of the Cantabrian Sea. On the horizon, the ocean merges with the blue sky, creating a serene landscape, ideal for rest and contemplation.
Panoramic view of Castro de Coaña, located in the municipality of Coaña. It is located on a rocky promontory next to the Cantabrian Sea. The archaeological site is well preserved and offers a fascinating insight into the life of the Castro people. You can see the defensive walls, the circular dwellings and other buildings.
Panoramic view of Mohías, a village in Coaña. A traditional style church with an imposing tower stands out, surrounded by rural houses. In the foreground, an extensive green meadow stretches out under a blue sky with scattered clouds. The image conveys tranquillity and reflects the beauty of the Asturian landscape, with its typical architecture and well-preserved natural environment.
Panoramic view of the Ortigueira lighthouse, in the municipality of Coaña. The lighthouse stands on a rocky promontory, offering panoramic views of the Cantabrian Sea and the Asturian coast. The white concrete construction, with its distinctive black stripe, contrasts with the green, mountainous landscape and the cloudy sky.

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If any area in Asturias symbolises and sums up the significance of the Castro culture, it is Coaña. Its famous castro is located in a place with spectacular views and beautiful surroundings and is a reliable exponent of this culture. Moreover, its didactic classroom is the ideal complement for a more in-depth contact with the world of the castro and its way of life. Although Cuaña is the most popular, others such as Mouguías/Mohías are also key places for understanding a culture that proliferated in a specific way in western Asturias.

But Coaña is not just about forts. There is a port as emblematic as Ortigueira, and a lighthouse such as San Agustín, which 'eats' with its avid gaze the immensity of the ocean, that sea that runs parallel to the Camino de Santiago de la Costa, the original one, which has in Coaña one of its charismatic and unforgettable stretches.

Coaña, marked by the forts, by the river Navía, by the beaches of Arnelles and Torbas and the privileged viewpoints of 'Pico de Jarrio' and 'Bustabernego', and by so many unforgettable experiences and memories.

Population: 3,462 inhabitants
Surface area: 65.8 km2

Coaña
GPS: 43.5167037,-6.7466776
  • Camino de Santiago de la Costa as it passes through the municipality.
  • Castro de Coaña and Didactic Classroom.
  • Castro de Mouguías/Mohías.
  • Port and fishing village of Ortigueira.