Discover Ribadesella
The stunning architecture of Ribadesella will leave you speechless, making you wish you could travel back in time to inhabit one of the grand houses and palaces along the beautiful Santa Marina beach promenade. Its aristocratic air is where its greatest charm lies.
Panoramic views of Ribadesella
Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views as you soar from El Pueblin de Ribadesella to the beach and the port. Ribadesella is truly unique.
The village of Ribadesella
The village of Ribadesella is located in the eastern area of Asturias and stands out as one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the region, alongside Llanes and Cangas de Onis. Throughout the year, this seaside town hosts various cultural, festive, and sporting events that make it truly unique.
The Camino de Santiago through Ribadesella
The Northern Camino de Santiago passes through Ribadesella on its way to Colunga. This stage of the pilgrimage is particularly scenic, with mountains and beautiful views of the coastline, passing by several beaches, including Santa Marina and La Vega, both in Ribadesella.
Famous sports and cultural events
The horse races on Santa Marina Beach, the chamber music concerts in the Cuevona de Ardines -a spectacular cavern with unmatched acoustics-, the Jazz Festival, the International Descent of the Sella -the only event declared of International Tourist Interest in Asturias-, the summer festivities with maritime processions, and more...
The beaches of Ribadesella
Ribadesella boasts one of the beaches with the best urban design in Spain: Playa de Santa Marina. Its promenade is spectacular, lined with villas, 'casas de indianos,' and palaces, all perfectly preserved and maintaining their full splendor. Also noteworthy are the beaches belonging to the municipality, such as Playa de Vega with its vast stretch of sand, making it Ribadesella's grand beach. Declared a Natural Monument of Asturias it earned this recognition thanks to the absence of nearby urban developments, the presence of a unique dune system, and the Jurassic remains found on its eastern rocky shore.
Heritage, nature, and leisure in Ribadesella
Ribadesella is home to numerous prehistoric caves, with the Tito Bustillo Cave standing out as one of the world's most significant sanctuaries of prehistoric art, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. Within the municipality, many active tourism companies operate, offering a wide range of leisure, sports, and nature activities, such as canoeing, surfing, kayaking, horseback riding, water sports, hiking, mountain adventures, and golf.
Local cuisine and gastronomy
Good cuisine is one of the key highlights of Ribadesella's tourist offerings, with a wide range of options to suit all tastes and budgets: from traditional chigres (Asturian cider houses) to renowned Michelin-starred restaurants.
Places of interest near Ribadesella
Close to Ribadesella, you can find several significant tourist attractions, such as the Sanctuary of Covadonga (35 km away) and the Lakes of Covadonga (46km away), the Picos de Europa (70 km away), the city of Gijon (62 km away), and the capital of the Principality of Asturias, Oviedo, (79 km away).
How to get there?
We are just 5 minutes by car from the famous Playa Santa Marina of Ribadesella. Click on the map or the Google button below to calculate your route.