The ideal beaches to go with children in Asturias

Summer is an ideal time to enjoy the coast, and of course, the beach. And one of the most pleasant ways to do so is with the family. For this reason, it is highly advisable to go with children to places where you can enjoy with them to the full, and with the best conditions for bathing and playing, with total guarantee and safety in the broadest sense of the term.

Asturias has wonderful beaches along its 350 kilometres of coastline where you can go with your children and experience unforgettable days of family moments, between games, sunbathing and soaking in the more than healthy waters of the Cantabrian Sea.

Here you have an itinerary of some of the best beaches to go with children!

Penarronda beach is very special and you will see for yourself when you visit it with your children. It is an impressive open space of great beauty, with a stream that divides it and a large rounded rock in the middle of the sandy area, which gives it its name.

It is located between two councils in western Asturias: Castropol, with Barres being the closest village to the beach, and Tapia, with Santa Gadía being the nearest town.

It has good facilities for a perfect day of leisure, and is accessible. In addition, botany lovers are in luck because, among its flora, the sea wallflower stands out, a species in danger of extinction that you will not find anywhere else in Asturias.

With fine sand, it is sometimes windy, so you have to watch out for the waves. But it is undoubtedly a spectacular and very spacious spot to enjoy with your family and friends. And in this post is our header photo, whose author is the photographer Gonzalo Azumendi...

And as if all this were not enough, it is part of the Biosphere Reserve Río Eo, Oscos e Terras de Burón!

Serantes, in Tapia, is a large sandy area, located in idyllic surroundings, because it is in the vicinity of green meadows, corn fields, and the river Tol flows into it.

It also has a dune and marshland ecosystem, and in the immediate vicinity is the castle site of El Castelón. So its surroundings are very complete, both from a natural and cultural point of view.

With fine sand, somewhat windy and moderate waves, it is located, as you can see, in a very rural setting - ideal for children - and has easy access and a small car park.

With a family atmosphere, it is also very popular with anglers and scuba-diving enthusiasts.

All in all, a very healthy environment for the kids!

Frexulfe, in the council of Navia, is one of those enormous beaches of great ecological value. Bordered by the coastal path - ideal for a stroll -, it has a wooded area and a dune system.

Located in a Natural Monument, on its shore you can see birds such as shaggy cormorants, and some rare botanical species.

It sometimes has strong waves, so it is advisable to be careful, especially with children. However, it is also true that a stream flows into the easternmost part of the beach, and bathing is permitted in this area.

It is an accessible beach, with all the services, which makes it very comfortable for families, and it is very close to the beautiful fishing village of Puerto de Vega, which is an added attraction.

So spending the day in this Natural Monument is a real privilege!

Aguilar beach, in Muros de Nalón, is known for its beautiful rock formations. It is ideal to go with children, because it is easily accessible by car, and it has a car park, as well as a range of hotels and restaurants. It also has a small promenade and is the starting or finishing point of the Ruta de los Miradores (Viewpoint Route), an incentive for a stroll at some point during the day.

It is also accessible and is a perfect corner of the coast for anchoring pleasure boats.

The truth is that Aguilar has it all for a varied day in the middle of nature!

Bañugues beach, in Gozón, is perfect to go with children, as it has very little waves and forms natural pools at low tide. In fact, it is a kind of wide and peaceful cove where bathing is very calm and pleasant. And where games, sports or conversation can last all day long.

It is also located where there are important Palaeolithic sites. And of course it is accessible and has all kinds of services, including a wide range of hotels and restaurants.

So in Bañugues you will enjoy yourself in the midst of prehistoric remains!

Rodiles beach, one of the largest and busiest in Asturias, has an extensive wooded area of pine and eucalyptus trees, as well as a wooden promenade along one of the banks of the Villaviciosa estuary, making it a unique sandy area.

Nestled in the Natural Reserve of the Villaviciosa estuary, Rodiles offers endless possibilities for lovers of water sports, and is a very open and spacious area, where you can enjoy with your children.

It has all the services, is accessible and has a wide range of accommodation, as well as a campsite.

If you prefer a totally peaceful swim, you can choose to enjoy one of the beaches of the estuary, which are authentic natural swimming pools.

Rodiles offers you a unique natural environment!

If there is one thing that characterises the beach of La Griega, in Colunga, and makes it unique, it is its dinosaur footprints. In the eastern part of the beach there is a path of just over half a kilometre that will take you to the ichnites, which are the largest ever discovered in the world.

This golden sandy beach, where the river Libardón flows into the sea, is ideal to go with children because it has the advantage of forming natural pools at low tide.

It also has good facilities, is accessible and has a wide range of accommodation and a campsite nearby.

In La Griega you will have a Jurassic bath!

The beach of Santa Marina, in Ribadesella/Ribeseya, is a marvellous and extensive urban beach in the heart of this historic town, where the charismatic river Sella flows into the sea.

Its famous promenade has notable examples of Indian architecture, which makes it unique in the whole of the Cantabrian Sea.

On the other hand, there is a wide range of accommodation, hotels and leisure facilities, and the beach itself has all kinds of services, as well as being accessible.

Also, on the west side of the beach, in the area known as Punta del Pozo, important remains of dinosaur footprints have been found.

So in Santa Marina you will enjoy the beach in a safe and fun way!

The beach of Barro, in Llanes, is a horseshoe-shaped sandy beach, with usually calm waters and fine white sand.

Protected both to the east and west by islets, this beautiful sandy shell with crystal-clear waters is completely sheltered from the wind and the open sea, making it very safe for bathing.

It has all the services, including parking, and is accessible. It also has a wide range of restaurants and terraces with beautiful views, as well as a famous beach bar on the beach, with beautiful panoramic views and excellent gastronomy.

Due to its serene beauty and magical sunsets, Barro has been featured in numerous films and commercials.

For all these reasons, a family day out in Barro will be a memorable one!

If there is a beach where bathing at high tide is very calm, pleasant and safe , that is Poo, in Llanes. That is why it is highly recommended for children. Its funnel shape means that when the tide comes in, the water from the Bay of Biscay flows through the channel that has been formed over hundreds of years, leaving it in the form of a saltwater pool.

It has all kinds of services, including parking, and is very easy to reach by car. It also has a wide range of bars and restaurants with beautiful terraces overlooking the beach.

Surrounded by meadows and with a small stream, Río Vallina, which flows into it, Poo beach is perfect for bathing, games, walks and quiet rest.

At full tide it is a kind of great open-air spa!

La Franca is one of those ideal beach refuges for the whole family. Located at the mouth of the Cabra river, which marks the border between Llanes and Ribadedeva, in La Franca it is just as healthy to swim in the sea as it is to swim in the river.

Its fine golden sand takes on a special glow in the sun, and the truth is that it is a very spacious place to enjoy in peace and quiet , even though it is usually quite crowded.

With a triangular shape and moderate waves, La Franca has a large islet called El Castrón, a regular stop for seagulls and other birds.

It is accessible and has all kinds of services, including a wide range of restaurants and beautiful terraces overlooking the sea.

It is very easy to reach and has a large car park. Moreover, at low tide it connects with other beautiful coves such as El Oso, El Viveru and Regorgueru.

It is a place of tradition and tourist tradition, as it had a seaside resort in the 19th century.

La Franca is ideal to enjoy sun, sea and river bathing!