Cadavedo is one of the parishes that forms part of the municipality of Valdés. A small village located on the western coast of Asturias, this is a place where you can enjoy striking landscapes, a gastronomy full of flavour and a plethora of places to visit.
The beauty of Cadavedo has the power to impress and in 1954 it was named the most beautiful village in Asturias. In 2022, it was also honoured as an Exemplary village of the Principality, due to the conservation of its cultural and natural heritage thanks to the continual work carried by its inhabitants.
The images that we are left with after spending time in Cadavedo are mesmerising, combining beach scenes, colonial houses and traditional hórreos (granaries) are just some of the features that are found around the centre and the villages of Villademoros and Ribón.
Getting here. If you’re desperate to visit this area, you can do it by car via motorway and A-roads, or by bus or train. And if you want to enjoy the Camino de Santiago, the Camino del Norte passes through this village, so you can also get there on foot if you’re feeling adventurous.
What to see in Cadavedo? This small village has a number of buildings from different historical periods that take you on a trip through the ages.
If you want to take a tour, the best thing to do is to head for the hermitage of the Virgen Regalina, where you can enjoy culture and nature at the same time. It’s located above the village at the Punta del Cuernu, and therefore acts as a beautiful viewpoint.
Strolling through the streets, you will be able to enjoy the different examples of colonial architecture in the area. The two most famous - the Casa de Rico and the Casa Roja - contrast with the traditional architecture which is perfectly preserved in more than ninety hórreos (granaries) around the parish.
The essence of this village has remained unchanged, and the air of yesteryear permeates everything. It was once a whaling port, but today its shores are home to some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world.
The 400 or so inhabitants of Cadavedo are blessed with stunning beaches such as La Ribeirona or Cadavedo beach, natural spaces which add huge value to the area. Cadavedo beach is the most popular and lies at the end of a beautiful trail of a few kilometres from the centre of the village.
Campiechos Beach is another of the highlights of the local coastline, with part of it designated as a Protected Landscape. This beach is somewhat less crowded than the others but is equally well known.
Once back in the centre, we urge you to sample some of the local cuisine. Where to eat? The answer is very simple: in any of the restaurants, where you can try the best typical dishes of the area.
To make it a complete package, we recommend renting a house in Cadavedo. There are holiday cottages with very competitive prices, hotels and even a hostel where you can enjoy rural tourism. Whichever accommodation option you choose, you’re guaranteed to find a place to stay that delivers.
Finally, if Cadavedo leaves you hungry for more, it’s worth visiting other pretty villages in the area, among which we recommend Villademoros, just one kilometre away.
