Discover Coaña: Culture, Coastal Paths and Holiday Apartments

In Coaña, the Castro de Coaña is designated as an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural). Around 80 huts have been preserved in the Barrio Norte. The Recinto Sacro of the Castro de Coaña is interpreted as a collection of indigenous saunas; the oldest examples date back to the 4th century BC. A visit to the Castro de Coaña is complemented by information at the Aula Didáctica, which provides an overview of the phenomenon of castros in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula.

Culture

At the Castro de Mohías, the site extends across a plateau where around twenty huts have been excavated. The Castro de Mohías is protected by three trenches cut into the rock and an almost vanished wall. It is freely accessible and can be visited free of charge. The “Caleyón” preserves the old route of the Camino Real. Coaña’s festival calendar includes several bolo rodado tournaments throughout the year, a traditional local sport. To explore the culture, you can consider architectural remains, the history of the paths and local tradition as separate themes.

Paths

The Camino del Norte, one of the historic routes to Santiago de Compostela and a World Heritage Site, passes through Coaña. The Cordal de Coaña route (PR.AS-185) begins at the Mirador de Bustabernego in Trelles and ends at the Castro de Coaña. It is approximately 14.782 kilometres long and can be travelled on foot or by bicycle.

Coast and Landscape

The Ruta Marinera de Ortigueira is an easy route along the coast in the municipality of Coaña. It leads to the lighthouse and chapel of San Agustín. Playa de Arnelles is located in the municipality of Coaña, on the eastern side of Cabo de San Agustín. It forms part of a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA) and a Site of Community Importance (LIC). The Mirador de Bustabernego offers expansive views of the coast, the Navia Valley and the mouth of the Ría de Navia. The Mirador de Salías offers a wide panoramic view of the Cantabrian Sea and the cliffs on the western coast of Asturias. The Salías recreation area has benches, tables, barbecue facilities, waste bins, fountains and a small shelter. The coast, viewpoints and recreation area mark different spatial focal points; for your own orientation, you can consider these features individually. When choosing a location, it is useful to weigh views, coast, culture and sporting tradition as separate interests alongside one another.

When comparing holiday apartments in Coaña, check the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective listing pages. Base your choice of location on the themes that matter most to you in Coaña: culture, coast, paths and views.

Further destinations: Celada, Camuño, Cabo Peñas, Carraluz, Merás, Carbes, Pruneda, Tuiza de Abajo

For the overarching travel overview: Asturias.