Cobijero Beach

Positive experience: A really cool place with somewhat complicated access; you have to enter through a meadow and go through a narrow arch. Not for everyone.

Fantastic experience: I visited Cobijero Natural Monument beach on 09/07/2024, which has been a protected area since 2001, and I was surprised that after warning about the prohibition of dogs during the summer months on the beaches (there is a beach in Gijón that allows them), the person I warned considered it a persecution against these animals and found it hard to take this creature out of this environment. When I left, there were already several dogs on the beach. It's a shame not to have a minimum of civility in such a small protected area; this is an inland beach, and any defecation is unlikely to be washed away by the tide. Even for hygiene and respect for bathers, a dog should not be here during these summer months. This person defended themselves by claiming that there was no 'NO DOGS' sign on that beach, which is why I inform about the ordinance from the Llanes Town Hall. Camping and the presence of dogs during the bathing season will be completely prohibited. Fines will range from 50 to 3,000 euros. It is very likely that with this information, I can help someone avoid a greater financial upset just to prevent their dog from swimming in this curious and small Natural Monument environment.

Positive experience: The beach is very beautiful, perfect for photography lovers. The problem I see, and the reason I don't give it five stars, is its access. To park, you have to go down a one-way street with pull-offs, and after traveling about three hundred meters, there is a parking lot. Still, you have a walk that can be quite unpleasant in the summer. Perfect for surfing and full of youthful atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Great place, you can see the beach, the cave, and the arch all in one spot. Check the tides; if you want to see the beach in its splendor, go at high tide, and to visit the cave, it's better at low tide, keep this in mind. Nice walk from the village, 7 minutes walking on an easy and calm path, with some other caves along the way with stalactites. I must say that if you enter any cave to take a piss, please take the darn little paper with you. REGARDING THE BAD REVIEWS: There are people who want to drive right up to the door of places, and in natural areas like Asturias, it’s better not to do so; otherwise, it will become overcrowded like it happens in the Levante or the Andalusian coast. If you're not willing to take a 5-minute walk to see a natural site, a resort is better for you. In the Cantabrian Sea, the tides go up and down, and you need to consider this when visiting places like this. Park in the village in designated areas, as traffic is prohibited on the Cobijeru road, which is indicated by a sign. If you go in to park just to save 150 meters, you might get fined by the Civil Guard. We must respect the locals as much as possible; it's not a beach that's 5 km long, it's something else. Enjoy it and respect it.

Fantastic experience: Beautiful inland beach, go during high tide. You have to walk along the path where you see a cave, and on the beach, climbing a slope, you can see the sea and the cliffs.

Negative experience: Sobrevalorada, rincón bonito pero masificado. Con Marea baja apenas un charco de 6 metros cuadrados donde además he encontrado bañándose al mismo tiempo 4 perros sueltos. En una playa donde el agua se renueva de forma constante no hay problema, pero en un charco donde al agua entra por un pequeño orificio que comunica con el mar no lo veo adecuado. Un poco más allá hay un bonito puente de piedra sobre el acantilado que es bonito ver. Pero como playa no lo recomiendo. Quizás lo recomendaría como zona de picnic, pero el espacio disponible bajo la arboleda cerca de la playa es poca. Hay que andar un km más o nos desde la zona de parking junto a la carretera, otra dificultad para visitar este lugar.

Fantastic experience: I visited Cobijero Natural Monument beach on 09/07/2024, which has been a protected area since 2001, and I was surprised that after warning about the prohibition of dogs during the summer months on the beaches (there is a beach in Gijón that allows them), the person I warned considered it a persecution against these animals and found it hard to take this creature out of this environment. When I left, there were already several dogs on the beach. It's a shame not to have a minimum of civility in such a small protected area; this is an inland beach, and any defecation is unlikely to be washed away by the tide. Even for hygiene and respect for bathers, a dog should not be here during these summer months. This person defended themselves by claiming that there was no 'NO DOGS' sign on that beach, which is why I inform about the ordinance from the Llanes Town Hall. Camping and the presence of dogs during the bathing season will be completely prohibited. Fines will range from 50 to 3,000 euros. It is very likely that with this information, I can help someone avoid a greater financial upset just to prevent their dog from swimming in this curious and small Natural Monument environment.

Fantastic experience: Caminata fácil, para verla en su mejor momento ir en marea alta. Nosotros no la pudimos ver en su esplendor, se puede ir con perros.

Fantastic experience: Durante nuestra escapada por Asturias, descubrimos un rincón mágico que nos dejó completamente maravillados: la playa de Cobijeru, una playa interior escondida entre acantilados, colinas y campos de manzanos. La experiencia empieza desde el paseo: dejamos el coche cerca del camino y atravesamos un sendero agrícola rodeado de naturaleza hasta llegar a una cala pequeña y silenciosa que parece de otro mundo. Lo más increíble es que esta playa no tiene salida directa al mar. El agua llega a través de una cueva subterránea y cristalina que se llena con la marea alta. Si vas en el momento justo, es un auténtico espectáculo. El entorno es absolutamente mágico: acantilados, cuevas, un enorme bufón, y unas vistas increíbles al Cantábrico. Recomiendo muchísimo llevar linterna y explorar la cueva cercana a la entrada, ya que al final te espera una apertura con vistas al mar que te dejará sin palabras. El agua está muy fría, pero es parte del encanto. Eso sí, mucho cuidado con las piedras, especialmente si vas con niños. También conviene ir con calzado adecuado, ya que hay zonas resbaladizas y con desniveles. Nosotros aprovechamos para visitar también la cueva de Las Raíces, el salto del caballo y los acantilados. Todo el conjunto hace que la visita sea más que una simple playa: es una ruta completa por un paraje natural que parece sacado de una película. Si estás por la zona de Llanes o alrededores, no lo dudes: Cobijeru es una visita obligada. Eso sí, madruga si quieres disfrutarla con calma, ya que es un lugar pequeño y muy popular en temporada alta.

Fantastic experience: Espectacular. Playa interior, excavada en la piedra caliza por el mar. Base de piedras, sin arena, aforo limitado Se llega fácil por una senda. A medio camino se puede ver una cueva, salvaje, sin explotar, pequeñina y preciosa.

Fantastic experience: A wonderful inland beach, we recommend visiting it along with the roots cave, a jester, and the horse jump. Be very careful with the stones and the height.

Negative experience: It's not worth it. The access is not suitable, especially if it has rained recently. The so-called beach is nothing more than a jetty with stones where the water enters as the tide rises. The views are nice from the hill of the 'beach.'

Fantastic experience: A small and almost secret beach that is inland, you reach it by crossing fields with apple trees and suddenly you arrive at a mini cove, with a stony floor and crystal clear cold water that comes through a cave with high tide. The scenery around is stunning.

Fantastic experience: It’s a stunning beach. There’s a cave in the cliff by the shore, and when the waves come in from the ocean, it creates a natural wave pool inside. It’s so hidden that it feels private — hardly anyone would find it or even know about it. Sunlight streams in beautifully, making it a perfect spot to relax and sunbathe while listening to the sound of the waves.

Negative experience: You can't park anywhere, you get fined. Plus, it's quite a walk to get there. It's a pond with algae where you can't lay down a towel since it's stony. Not to mention how cold the water is. NOT WORTH IT, Gulpiyuri or the pools of Colombres are much better.

Fantastic experience: A wonderful place! You can access it from Buelna. There is a wooden door that is open, it's just to keep the cows that sometimes graze there from escaping. We visited on September 19 when the tide was low, so the beach had almost no water, but we were able to enter 2 caves with some depth, one of which leads to the sea and is full of stalactites and stalagmites. There are beautiful cliffs. Since it was Tuesday, there were few people, mainly pilgrims doing the Camino de Santiago. Please don't litter, and respect the environment so that more people can enjoy it and access is not privatized.

Negative experience: It's not worth it. The access is not suitable, especially if it has rained recently. The so-called beach is nothing more than a jetty with stones where the water enters as the tide rises. The views are nice from the hill of the 'beach.'

Fantastic experience: A small and almost secret beach that is inland, you reach it by crossing fields with apple trees and suddenly you arrive at a mini cove, with a stony floor and crystal clear cold water that comes through a cave with high tide. The scenery around is stunning.