Location: Ribadesella
Top Things to do in Ribadesella
Top 10 Things to do in Ribadesella, Spain
Ribadesella (Asturian: Ribesella) is a small (84 km2) municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. Known for its location on the Cantabrian Sea, as well as for the outlet of the River Sella, Ribadesella is a town that forms part of the Picos de Europa (Peaks of Europe). It is bordered on the east by Llanes, on the south by Cangas de Onís and Parres, and on the west by Caravia. Ribadesella is hometown to Queen Letizia of Spain.
Restaurants in Ribadesella
1. Montanas del Norte
Overall Ratings
5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By James S
We did the caves and the canoeing down the river and they were both well organised and great value for money. An added bonus for us was that they spoke in English! For the canoeing we also had the same instructor as the previous review...MoreThank you for your kind message James! We're glad to hear that you had a wonderful time and we hope to see you again in Ribadesella. Kind regards from Montañas del Norte
2. Canoas Ribadesella SL
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Active tourism company dedicated to the Descent of the River Sella in canoe, as well as courses of Surfing and surfboard rental , paddlesurf,Kayaksurf and sea kayaking
Reviewed By Roland L
We have used this place for our family canoe trip a few times. They speak English and are very pleasant and friendly. They have very modern clean changing rooms and things are generally well run. They are prompt with timings and we value this because...MoreThank you so much for your opinion. We are glad that you enjoyed the activity. A greeting ;)
3. Cuevas de Tito Bustillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 325 reviews
Pinturas rupestres para los amantes de la Historia. Museo muy interesante.
Reviewed By Aussielins - Taree, Australia
Tours of these caves are conducted only in Spanish, however the excellent museum attached to the caves has commentary in English. We arrived early and found a visit to the museum most helpful in understanding the history and structure of the caves which contain a wealth of paleolithic art. The cave open to visitors is deep in the hill with quite a long walk through other caves to reach it. Wear strong shoes and warm clothes.
4. Cuevona de Cuevas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By 8Peter - Vancouver BC
The road there is narrow and windy, but the scenery is beautiful, a bit like Switzerland or Bavaria, and especially the views of the Picos. So there it is, a rough cave entrance. The road in is narrow, and visibility poor after the daylight. Luckily, no on-coming cars. Then you are through, in a tiny farming village, no tourist facilities. Turning the car around was awkward. Same routine again. Take cave pictures with flash "forced off".
5. Cueva de Tito Bustillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Jon M - Little Rock, Arkansas
If you are going to the caves, you need to visit the museum before hand. Lots of pictures and educational videos (some in english, some with subtitles). Gives you a sense of the magnitude of the caves and their discovery. Plus for only 2 euros more you visit the cave. But make Reservations well in advance during the summer.
6. Ermita de la guia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By Bootess - Lancaster
The walk up the steps to the Ermita offers terrific views over the bay and to the sea. At this time of year (late May) there were wild flowers in abundance on the side of the path. The Ermita was locked, but there is an information board regarding its history and its significance for fishermen. The walk down the little track towards the town was very pretty and offered lovely views of the Picos as well as of the river and the bay.
7. Centro de Arte Rupestre Tito Bustillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By Bootess - Lancaster
This exhibition centre essential to visit either before or after a guided visit to the Bustillo cave, as it shows not only the Palaeolithic art from the visit but also that found in other adjacent caverns, which are not available to the public. Creatively constructed,...MoreThank you very much for your opinnion! Regards,
8. Santa Marina Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By IOGWFH - Sydney, Australia
The beach is a beautiful, large, golden sandy beach. Running along it they have made a gorgeous Promenade complete with old style lampposts. Along the Promenade are these colourful mansions apparently holiday houses of those who'd gotten rich off Latin America. The buildings were certainly designed with personality and individualism in mind. Each mansion has their own information board detailing it's history. Stroll down the Promenade in the evening as the sunset creates stunning colours in the sky.
9. Cuadras el Alisal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By camping_addict1 - Leeds, United Kingdom
After translating the website I emailed to book a two hour ride with my two teenagers as my Spanish is terrible. Maria replied in English and so booking was very easy.
They say that you don't need any experience and they meant it. They start with 15 minutes of basic instruction and once around the sand track to make sure you're comfortable walking and trotting and then you're off.
David took us on our ride and chatted away in English, talking about points of interest and offering further instruction as we went. He told us just to relax as the horses were 'automatic' and would follow his and trot when he trotted, etc. He was right but they were also very responsive if you know what you're doing.
The website said that the ride goes up through the caves but that wasn't possible this time as the roads were relatively busy so we followed tracks and lanes up into the hills to get spectacular views of Ribadesella and the coast.
It's such a lovely, relaxing way to see the area and I can't recommend it highly enough.
Back at the stables they then let you go around the track twice at whatever speed you feel comfortable and David gave the kids more advice on mastering the rising trot.
All in all a fantastic way to spend a morning and great value for money.
10. Playas de Berbes, Vega y La Sierra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By J0seR2013 - Oviedo, Spain
Para todo el mundo esta extensión unificada de playa se llama simplemente Playa de Vega. Es enorme, luminosa y preciosa. Anchísima en marea baja, y sin una sola construcción en su lado de tierra: los prados terminan en la playa, con suaves acantilados por medio, sin huella humana a la vista, salvo el el extremo de la aldea de Vega, donde está el Hotel Supermán (así se llamaba antes al menos) en primera fila de mar, y más retranquedados hacia el pueblo, un par de edificios de poca entidad, donde hay ahora 3 establecimientos (bares y restaurante), que son trampas caras para turistas. El resto es solo naturaleza pegada al mar, con dunas de costa. En la zona más próxima a Berbes (el extremo contrario a Vega) hay tolerancia naturista.
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