Bufones de Arenillas

On stormy days with strong swell, the sight of the sea water gushing through the rocks, forming a jet several metres high, is a natural spectacle that is hard to compare with others. The water passes through the rock thanks to the perforation created by the karst action. The sound produced by the water as it flows out is reminiscent of a whistling or hissing sound, hence its name.

These phenomena can be observed in several places in Asturias, especially on the eastern slopes of the region, but you should always be extremely cautious, because in addition to water and sand, the force of the sea can drag rocks of considerable size. The best time of year to enjoy the bufones is in autumn and winter, when the tides are strongest.

The bufones de Arenillas are located near the town of Puertas de Vidiago, between Pozo Salmoria to the east and the mouth of the river Purón to the west, where it is advisable to leave the car and continue on foot.