Oporto/Viavélez - Tapia

The route begins at the port of El Porto/Viavélez, a small fishing enclave with great charm. From here, a short climb leads to the Viavélez viewpoint, which offers a final panoramic view of the port and its inlet before the route continues eastwards, along the coast. In this first section, you pass the beach of Monellos, a small sheltered sandy area, to then reach the Castro de Cabo Blanco, one of the most representative maritime forts on the central-western coast of Asturias, testimony to the pre-Roman occupation of the region.
Following the path, the route advances along the cliffs to the Atalaya viewpoint, a natural balcony with impressive views over the Bay of Biscay. From here, the path descends towards Porcía beach, one of the most emblematic beaches in western Asturias, at the mouth of the river Porcía. The Porcía viewpoint stands out in these surroundings, from where you can see the islets dotted along the coast. A few metres inland from the viewpoint is the village of Porcía, where the chapel of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios is well worth a visit.
From this point, the path alternates between stretches close to the coast and detours inland, crossing rural landscapes before reaching the beach of Figo. From here, the route advances towards the Campolongo viewpoint and then to the Punta Turbela viewpoint, another excellent panoramic point from which you can admire the cliffs cut out by the erosion of the sea.
Continuing along the route, we reach Represas beach, just before entering Tapia. From here, the route heads towards the chapel of San Sebastián, located at the northernmost point of the village. From this enclave, you can access the island of Tapia, where the Tapia lighthouse stands, a key construction in the navigation of this coast.
The last section of the route descends towards the centre of Tapia, where a route of great beauty ends, combining the natural attraction of the Asturian coastline with historical and cultural elements. This variant of the GR204 is an excellent option for those who wish to explore in depth the rich landscape and heritage of western Asturias.