Avilés to Muros de Nalón
Stage 22 · Camino del Norte
Avilés → Muros de Nalón
About this stage
Avilés to Muros de Nalón · 21 km · up 660 m, down 560 m
A return to genuine coastal walking as the route heads west from Aviles. The terrain is moderately hilly with clifftop sections and some inland detours. The Iglesia de San Martin, declared a Cultural Interest Asset (BIC) in 1999, is considered one of the finest examples of Asturian coastal church architecture.
The route passes through Salinas (with its famous beach and the Museo de las Anclas) before continuing along the coast. The Castillo de San Martin overlooks the mouth of the Rio Nalon, though it is privately owned.
Muros de Nalon is a small coastal town at the Nalon River estuary. The nearby Playa del Aguilar is one of Asturias' finest beaches. A short detour leads to the spectacular Playa del Silencio, consistently rated among the best beaches in Spain. The albergue is close to the waterfront.
Terrain: Steep coastal climbs, cliff paths, forest trails, rural lanes
The day, stop by stop
- 0km
Avilés
townA historic Asturian port town with a beautifully restored medieval old quarter and the Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre, a striking modernist landmark on the estuary.
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- 6.1km
Piedras Blancas
townPiedrasblancas is the administrative capital of the Castrillón municipality in Asturias, northern Spain, a modern commuter town situated 5 kilometers west of Avilés with easy access to the surf beaches of Salinas and within 6 km of Asturias Airport.
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Soto del Barco
villageSoto del Barco is a small Asturian coastal municipality at the mouth of the Nalón River estuary, known for its glass eel fishing tradition, Civil War fortifications, and Indiano architecture.
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- 21.2km
Muros de Nalón
villageA small Asturian village with a viewpoint over the dramatic Nalon River mouth and the coastline. Has basic services and a pleasant rural setting.
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Places to stay along this stage
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