Private day tour
Our private tour to Cudillero, Luarca and Cathedrals Beach is a full-day, 10-hour excursion by private chauffeur-driven vehicle, with pick-up from your accommodation in Oviedo, Gijón, Avilés or Asturias Airport.
Visit the fishing village of Cudillero, the seaside town of Luarca and the spectacular rock arches of Cathedrals Beach, located in the province of Lugo. This itinerary is ideal for travellers wishing to explore western Asturias and one of northern Spain's most iconic beaches in a single day, without relying on bus timetables or driving themselves.
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The private tour to Cudillero, Luarca and Cathedrals Beach includes a private chauffeur-driven vehicle for 10 hours, pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Oviedo, Gijón, Avilés or Asturias Airport, and stops at the three highlights of the route: the fishing village of Cudillero, the seaside town of Luarca and the spectacular cliffs and rock arches of Cathedrals Beach.
Entrance fees, meals and the access permit for Cathedrals Beach are not included. A permit is only required during Easter and from 1 July to 30 September, and can be obtained free of charge at ascatedrais.xunta.gal. During the rest of the year, access to the beach is unrestricted.
Indicative full-day itinerary. The order of the stops may be adjusted to coincide with the low tide timetable at Cathedrals Beach.
Departure from your accommodation to Cudillero, a picturesque fishing village built on the hillside around a small harbour. Enjoy time to admire the colourful houses from the Garita-Atalaya viewpoint and stroll around the harbour and historic centre.
Continue to Luarca, known as the "White Town". Visit the fishing harbour, the cliff-top cemetery overlooking the sea and the monument dedicated to Doctor Fleming.
Free time to have lunch at your own expense in Ribadeo, the closest town to Cathedrals Beach.
The highlight of the tour is Cathedrals Beach (Praia das Catedrais), famous for its spectacular natural rock arches, some reaching up to 30 metres in height, which are only accessible at low tide. The exact duration of the visit depends on the tide timetable for the day.
Transfer back to your accommodation in Oviedo, Gijón, Avilés or Asturias Airport, arriving approximately 10 hours after departure.
Your final price depends on the travel date, exact pick-up location and availability. We will confirm the final quotation when you book.
| Vehicle | Recommended capacity | Prices from |
|---|---|---|
| Car | 1–4 | from €350 |
| Minivan | 5–8 | from €399 |
| Minibus | 9–16 | from €499 |
Cathedrals Beach: a free access permit is only required during Easter and from 1 July to 30 September. It can be requested at ascatedrais.xunta.gal up to 30 days in advance. For the rest of the year, access is unrestricted. These regulations may change from one year to the next, so we recommend checking the latest requirements before your visit.
The tour lasts approximately 10 hours, from hotel pick-up until your return to the same location. It includes stops in Cudillero, Luarca, free time for lunch and a visit to Cathedrals Beach. The time spent at the beach may vary depending on the day's low tide.
A permit is only required during Easter and from 1 July to 30 September. It is free of charge and can be requested at ascatedrais.xunta.gal up to 30 days in advance. For the rest of the year, access is unrestricted. As these regulations may change, we recommend checking the latest requirements before your tour.
Pick-up is available from your accommodation in Oviedo, Gijón, Avilés or Asturias Airport. If you are staying elsewhere, please contact us before booking to check availability.
The vehicle depends on the size of your group: up to 4 passengers in a car, up to 8 in a minivan and up to 16 in a minibus.
No. Meals and drinks are not included. The itinerary includes 60–90 minutes of free time, usually in Ribadeo, where you can have lunch at your own expense.
Cudillero is a picturesque fishing village built around a small harbour. During the 45–60 minute stop you can admire its colourful hillside houses from the Garita-Atalaya viewpoint and stroll around the harbour and historic streets.
Yes. You will need to walk down a staircase from the clifftop to the beach and across sand and rocky ground to reach the famous rock arches. Comfortable closed-toe footwear is recommended. If you prefer not to go down to the beach, you can enjoy the views from the clifftop viewpoints.
If low tide does not coincide with the scheduled visit, it will not be possible to access the beach and the rock arches can only be viewed from the clifftop viewpoints. Whenever possible, the timing of the stop is adjusted to the day's tide timetable.
"Our chauffeur gave us plenty of time in both Cudillero and Luarca, and we reached Cathedrals Beach just as the tide was low, so we were able to walk on the sand. The day was very well organised."
— Jaime Molina
"A great way to visit Cudillero and Luarca without spending five hours driving ourselves. The only thing to bear in mind is that lunch isn't included, but we already knew that from the website."
— Virtudes Jerónimo Pina
"We travelled in July and had to apply online for the beach permit in advance. Our chauffeur reminded us before the trip, which was really helpful."
— Dionisio García
"It was a long day (we left at 9 am and returned at 7 pm), but it was absolutely worth it to visit all three places in a single excursion."
— Christoper Lauda
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker
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