Colunga: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Colunga lies between the Cantabrian Sea and the Sierra del Sueve. Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Colunga can find information about the destination here.

Landscape and Nature

Dinosaur footprints are visible in the cliffs around Llastres in the municipality of Colunga, including the tracks of large sauropods. Picu Pienzu rises to 1,161 metres in the Sierra del Sueve; Mount Pico Pienzu is located in the surroundings of Colunga.

La Biescona is the only beech forest in the Sierra del Sueve. The La Biescona beech forest can be visited via a hiking route that is particularly impressive in autumn. Several distinctive fern species grow in the Obaya Valley; they are very rare in continental Europe and are found predominantly in tropical climates. The valuable environmental resources of the Sierra del Sueve in the Colunga area are included in the Natura 2000 network of European protected natural areas.

Culture and History

The Church of Santiago de Gobiendes in Gobiendes dates from the second half of the 9th century and belongs to Asturian pre-Romanesque architecture. In Llastres, there is an interactive route through the historic centre with audio guides on the maritime history of the town.

The Museo del Jurásico de Asturias (MUJA) in the municipality of Colunga is an institution that provides an informative presentation of the Jurassic period and its dinosaurs. The MUJA's permanent exhibition includes complete skeletons, fossilised footprints, and audiovisual and interactive elements. The MUJA grounds include an outdoor play area, a garden with 20 large dinosaur models, and a cafeteria. The Museo del Jurasico de Asturias museum is located in the immediate surroundings of Colunga.

Routes, Coast and Regional Destinations

Colunga has a network of hiking trails for various levels of ability, including coastal and village routes, family-friendly trails, and ascents to the peaks of the Sierra del Sueve. The beaches of Colunga are suitable for swimming in the sea as well as for surfing and paddle surfing.

The Costa de los Dinosaurios driving route passes through Colunga and Llastres. The Museo Jurásico can be reached via the AS-257 road towards Llastres. The recently revived maritime tradition of the Way of St James can now be experienced with a stay in the port of Llastres.

The Mirador del Fitu viewpoint is located in the surroundings of Colunga. The Church of Lastres is located in the immediate surroundings of Colunga, as is Cape Cabo Lastres. The Centro de Arte Rupestre de Tito Bustillo museum is located in the wider regional area around Colunga. The Cuevas de Tito Bustillo cave is also located in the wider regional area around Colunga, as is the Museo de la Sidra.

A visit with a tasting offers an opportunity to discover Asturian cider culture.

Other local pages: Luces, Colunga, Lastres, Libardón, Pivierda, Sales.

To the higher-level travel overview: Asturias.

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