Gulpiyuri Beach
Playa de Gulpiyuri
A miniature beach hidden in a meadow about 100 m from the sea, its water seeping in through underground caves, a wonder of the Asturian coast.
Gulpiyuri Beach lies near the village of Naves, west of Llanes. It is an inland beach about 50 m long, surrounded by grass and limestone, roughly 100 m from the sea. Seawater enters through karst underground passages, creating a 'sea in the meadow' with sand, waves and tides. It has been listed as a natural monument.
Check the tide tables and plan your visit around high tide. Admission is free, and the beach is open all day.
From Naves, park and walk about 10–15 minutes along a path. The beach is about 40 minutes' drive from Cangas de Onís and can be combined with the cliff path along the Llanes coast.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Cabrales Cheese Cave
- Tito Bustillo Cave
- Cares Gorge Trail (Ruta del Cares)
- Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) Viewpoint
- Lakes of Covadonga (Enol & Ercina)
- Basilica of Covadonga
- Holy Cave of Covadonga
- Bulnes