Holiday apartments in Luces: cliffs, lighthouse and dinosaur footprints

In Luces, the site near the Acantilados de Lluces preserves a loose sandstone block with two casts of dinosaur footprints: a three-toed track made by a theropod and a crescent-shaped handprint made by a sauropod. Approximately 300 metres west of the site, grey sandstone layers inclined at around 24 degrees contain several three-toed dinosaur footprints and a sauropod track that has been heavily worn by marine erosion.

Nature

The Acantilados de Lluces are vertical cliffs more than 100 metres high, where the Cantabrian Sea crashes against the shore. They form a natural viewpoint overlooking the coast from Punta de Tazones across large parts of Asturias’s eastern coastline. The Faro de Lluces rises above the rugged cliffs. The lighthouse has been in operation since 1994 and emits five white flashes every 12 seconds, visible from a distance of 23 nautical miles.

The headland of Cabo Lastres is located near Luces. The Mirador del Fitu viewpoint and Pico Pienzu mountain are also in the surrounding area. In the wider regional surroundings of Luces are the Cuevas de Tito Bustillo cave and the Centro de Arte Rupestre de Tito Bustillo.

Culture

Traditional architecture in Luces is an attraction. The Museo del Jurasico de Asturias is also located nearby, while the church of Lastres is likewise in the vicinity of Luces. In the wider regional surroundings are the Museo de la Sidra and the Centro de Arte Rupestre de Tito Bustillo. This provides a range of cultural points of interest alongside the geological traces of the Acantilados de Lluces.

Other places in the same destination region include Libardón, Pivierda, Lastres, Colunga and Sales.

Routes

The Ruta del Faro del Cabo de Llastres follows approximately 4 kilometres of rural paths to Luces and then continues to the Faro del Cabo de Llastres. The approximate route length represents its own time and physical commitment, while the cliffs of Lluces serve as viewpoints for photography and for enjoying the changing colours at sunset.

When planning a trip to Luces, the various themes can be given different emphasis: the Acantilados de Lluces combine geology, coastal views and photography, while museums, the church and traditional architecture provide a cultural focus. The route adds physical activity on rural paths to this selection. Depending on the day’s plans, the focus can therefore be more on the landscape, palaeontological discovery, culture or a section of the route. The destinations mentioned thus offer several specific focal points, without implying a fixed itinerary or a particular order.

Anyone choosing a holiday apartment in Luces can compare travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions directly. These three details structure the decision according to the period, the selected room category and the applicable conditions of the respective offer.

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