Silencio beach
Silencio is one of the most beautiful and protected areas of Asturias. The beach name translates as "quiet", although the sea and pine trees are constantly noisy among the rocks and cliffs.
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Beach description
Playa del Silencio is a very picturesque and wild stretch of coastline, located in a secluded small bay. The rocky ledges surround him, descending into the sea. The coast is covered with pebbles, the beach bottom is stony too. The water is very clean, but not good enough for snorkeling or diving, as it is rarely calm and transparent due to local currents.
There's often strong winds and waves here. There are tides on the beach, during which natural pools are formed in the cliffs, where you can observe the sea creatures.
The descent to the beach is laid out from the cliffs surrounding it, so it's pretty steep. There are never many vacationers on the coast, as swimming conditions are not good here, for water entering special shoes are needed.
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Sights
There is a unique and picturesque Cudillero town close to the beach. The main local attraction is the Selgas-Fagalde palace complex, which is often referred to as the "Versailles of Asturias". You can also visit the old seaport and the fishing museum in the city. Cudillero has several churches, the most popular one is San Pedro, dedicated to the patron saint of fishermen.
How to get there
The nearest settlement to the beach is the Cudillero town. It's the only way to get to Silencio by car or on foot from there. You can reach the city by car on the A-8 highway. There are buses from Madrid.