Cabo Peñas

The lighthouse and the northernmost cliffs of Asturias — epic sunsets.

Cabo Peñas
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Cabo Peñas is the northernmost point of Asturias, a wild headland of towering cliffs crowned by a lighthouse. It's a protected landscape, with trails and viewpoints over the Cantabrian Sea.

The sunsets here are among the best on the coast. About 30–40 minutes by car from Gijón.

What to see & do here

  • See the lighthouse and tallest cliffs
  • Spectacular sunsets
  • Walk the headland trails
  • 30–40 min by car from Gijón

Did you know?

  • It is the northernmost point of Asturias, where the Cantabrian Sea pounds cliffs over 100 metres high.
  • Its lighthouse houses a marine environment interpretation centre.
  • The whole area is the Cape Peñas Protected Landscape, a refuge for seabirds.

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