Cabo Vidio, Cudillero – Epic Coastline & Stunning Views in Asturias

Where is Cabo Vidio?

Cabo Vidio is located in Asturias, on the northern coast of Spain. It’s a 1 hour drive from the cities of Gijón and Oviedo, and around 1h from Somiedo Natural Park.

There are plenty of nice beaches in the area, and it’s pretty close to Playa del Silencio, another must-see gem in Asturias (10mn drive).

How to Get to Cabo Vidio, Cudillero? 

It’s really easy to get to Cabo Vidio, as the road goes all the way to the edge of the cliff.

Drive to Oviñana, then drive through the village all the way to the sea. The CU-8 road will take you to the lighthouse, and you can park your car there on the side of the road.

If you’re staying nearby in Cudillero for example, you can reach Cabo Vidio by bus. There are 2 buses from the city to Oviñana: one early morning, and the other early afternoon. The 2 return buses are early afternoon and late afternoon. Check more details here.

From Oviñana, it’s a 15 minutes walk to reach Cabo Vidio.

Exploring Cabo Vidio

After hiking for several days in Picos de Europa, we needed to rest for a bit and decided to head to the coast. Short walks, warm sun and the sea breeze, perfect to unwind & recover!

We drove to the Cabo Vidio lighthouse, parked on the side of the road, and right away were greeted by a stunning view of the coast.

After enjoying that view for a bit, we headed to the main attraction in the area: the Faro Cabo Vidio, a lighthouse on the cliff.

The Faro de Cabo Vidio

The Faro de Cabo Vidio in itself is a little underwhelming; it’s a small lighthouse, and hasn’t been well preserved over the years. The lighthouse is surrounded by a stone wall, and you can’t get inside.

The real attraction there is not the lighthouse; it’s the view. 

Going to the Edge

I went past the lighthouse on the small trail, all the way to the edge. There you get a different view than before; you can see the massive rock formations in the sea.

Can you spot Laurent on the cliff?

The Secret Cave

In Cabo Vidio, Oviñana, there’s a secret cave under the cliff. The cave is known as Cueva de la Iglesiona de Cabo Vidio, and you can get inside.

Reaching the cave is definitely a challenge, but if you’re up for a little adventure, it’s the place to go! You go down the side of the cliff using ropes, and climbing down on rocks.

The cave can only be reached at low-tide; sadly it was high-tide when I got there, and I couldn’t get to it. I climbed down the first half of the way using the ropes, but the rest of the way was underwater and I couldn’t get further.

Walking on the Cliffs

After exploring the area around the lighthouse, the sun was beginning to go down and we went back up to the road. We went to walk on the cliffs, following the trail, to see if we could get some other epic views.

We soon reached a nice spot on the edge of the cliff, with absolutely breathtaking views of the coast. 

As we got there, the light started to change, and we got blessed with that sweet golden light. We were like 2 little kids on Christmas, genuinely happy, and we stayed on that cliff for close to an hour.

Simply living in the moment, taking photos and enjoying the gorgeous views.

Sunset at the Mirador del Sablón

To finish the day, we kept walking down south to explore more of the coastline.

I saw a group of people standing on the cliff in the distance, and decided to get closer. Turns out it was a bunch of local photographers, all set up on the Mirador del Sablón, waiting for the sun to set.

I set down my bag, and spent the sunset there, watching the sun dip in the sea and the sky changing colors. Oh and obviously I flew the drone a bit!

When the last colors left the sky, we went back up on the road, and ate at a local foodtruck, la Soluneta foodtruck. Great burgers and great fries, definitely recommend if you visit from July to end of September, the only time of the year when the foodtruck is there.

With a full stomach and a hot coffee to go, we were on our way to our next destination: Somedio Natural Park.

Best Viewpoints in Cabo Vidio

If you’re like me, you’ll probably be looking for the best spot, to snap that perfect picture. Or simply to enjoy the view, that’s fine too!

Gotta catch that sweet golden light!

Here are my 4 recommended spots in Cabo Vidio, Asturias

1. Bench in front of the sea

This is the first spot I saw when getting to Cabo Vidio, as it’s right next to the road in front of the lighthouse.

It’s a simple wooden bench, but it offers a stunning view over the sea and the coast. A great place to just sit down and chill, or have lunch with a view.

Location: See in Google Maps

2. Bench on top of the cliffs

The second spot is also a bench, located right next to the lighthouse.

It’s on top of the cliff, and you get sweeping views of the Cabo Vidio coastline. 

Location: See in Google Maps

3. Mirador de Cueva

This 3rd viewpoint is my favorite one: the mirador de Cueva. It’s located a bit down south from the lighthouse, and it’s really easy to spot thanks to the fishing boat on display.

The view from the mirador is great, but the best one is right next to it. When facing the sea at the mirador, follow the trail on your right, it will get you on the cliff over the beach.

Be careful when you’re on the edge of the cliff, don’t go too far and watch your steps.

Location: See in Google Maps

4. Mirador del Sablón

And finally the last spot is another great mirador Cabo Vidio has to offer: the Mirador del Sablón. It’s right down the coast from the Mirador de Cueva, and you can walk from one to the other in 15 minutes.

There’s a bench on the edge, but it’s a popular spot for local photographers (as you can see on the picture above) so you might not get to sit. Either way, it’s a wonderful view, and it’s where I watched the sunset from when exploring Cabo Vidio.

Location: See in Google Maps

Where to Stay near Cabo Vidio, Asturias, Spain

If you’re exploring the northern coast of Spain, the best is to stay in one of the coastal towns around then drive around during the day.

• Best Hotel in Cudillero – Casona de La Paca: get a true local feel by sleeping in a former Asturian manor ! Best all-around with fair prices.
• Best Value Place – Las Carriles Apartamentos Rurales: a nice luxurious furnished apartment with everything you need, including a pool! Can host up to 4 people, and price per night gets under 20€ per person.
• Best Budget Hotel – Hotel Alvaro: a private room & private bathroom for around 17€ per person, hard to beat.

Visit Spain

Planning a trip to Asturias and Spain? You can find below several other articles about this wonderful part of the world to help you plan your trip.

Asturias Guides:

More cliffs & sea views? Check out the Bufones de Pria

Digging alpine lakes? Take your pick with the Lagos de Covadonga or the Lagos de Saliencia

Or take a break from all the nature and get back in the city with the coastal town of Ribadesella

Spain Guides:

Discover Segovia on a day trip from Madrid

Or go walk on the fortified walls of Avila

More into castles? Visit all of the best castles in Spain!

I hope you enjoy your trip to Asturias and to Spain; if you have any questions, let me know in the comments below, I always reply.

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