What is the water and sand quality of the Playa el Portillu?

The coastline of Playa el Portillu is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa el Portillu?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa el Portillu, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Playa el Portillu is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring) </li><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Playa el Portillu good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa el Portillu does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Playa el Portillu for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa el Portillu good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa el Portillu secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa el Portillu?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa el Portillu.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Hotel La Farola del Mar de Poo de Llanes is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa el Portillu?

There are 453 places to stay in the Playa el Portillu area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa el Portillu include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1125568&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel y Apartamentos El Camin</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=12204&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel La Farola del Mar</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1469731&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Eco-Hostel La Casa Verde</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2588116&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Rosa bella</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=482861&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Mazuga Rural</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6107397&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Adosado en LLanes</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa el Portillu from parking?

The Playa el Portillu has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa el Portillu?

There are 4 attractions near Playa el Portillu that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ermita de San Martín (Ruinas) located in 0.5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa el Portillu?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa el Portillu is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 13°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa el Portillu (Asturias) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa el Portillu (Asturias) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Playa el Portillu with bright sand surface

Photo of Playa el Portillu with blue pure water surface

Photo of Playa el Portillu with small bay

Photo of Playa el Portillu with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa el Portillu located in natural area

Playa el Portillu

Celorio, Spain

8.2

#12 out of 155 in Asturias 4

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Celoriu • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil de Barro

2.8km

Playground Parque infantil Posada Herrera

2.9km

Playground Parque Infantil Balmori

3.3km

Playground Parque infantil de Posada

5.5km

Playground Parque infantil

7.6km

Playground Área de juegos infantiles de Villaḥormes

9.1km

Playground Parque infantil

9.9km

Hiking Area Senda Costera

120m

Park Playa San Martín

490m

Hiking Area Senda costera peatonal playa de Po

710m

Park Castro Gaitero

1km

Park Castro Peñamesada

1.2km

Park Zona de cruising Celorio

1.3km

Farm Pumarada El Romano (D.O.P. Sidra de Asturias)

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Hiking Area Cabeza del Xicu

2km

Park Paseo de San Pedro

2.7km

Bar LLANES GARDEN (LABERINTO DE PELA) surf school, bicis alquiler, escuela de surf

10 - Exceptional 730m

Restaurant Hotel La Farola del Mar de Poo de Llanes

7.4 - Good 750m

Bar Playa poo

9 - Excellent 750m

Bar POO LO SEGAU

9.6 - Exceptional 1km

Bar Bar El Paso

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Xagarda

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Bar Bar Cantábrico

6 - Pleasant 1.3km

Bar Restaurante La Tertulia

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Chiringuito Nordeste

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Supermarket Groceries La Tahona

990m

Supermarket BLUPER ( TIENDA)

1.3km

Supermarket comercio

1.4km

Grocery Store Supermercado Peñamesada

1.4km

Supermarket Supermercado El Pizá

2.2km

Supermarket Alcampo Supermercado

2.5km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

2.5km

Supermarket El Chispún

2.8km

Supermarket El Árbol

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Ermita de San Martín (Ruinas)

9 - Excellent 450m

Tourist Attraction Lavadero Arroyo Vallina

880m

Tourist Attraction San Salvador

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de los Curas

10 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction El árbol de la vida

8 - Very good 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Borizu

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Museo Etnográfico del Oriente de Asturias

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Vistas Cristo de Borizu

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction La Cara de Cristo

9.6 - Exceptional 2.2km

Historical Landmark Peña Tú

9.3km

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About

Playa el Portillu is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 12th place out of 155 beaches in the Asturias region 85.7 km away from its center, the city of Oviedo. It is one of the beaches of Celoriu settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

2.7 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Celoriu • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil de Barro

2.8km

Playground Parque infantil Posada Herrera

2.9km

Playground Parque Infantil Balmori

3.3km

Playground Parque infantil de Posada

5.5km

Playground Parque infantil

7.6km

Playground Área de juegos infantiles de Villaḥormes

9.1km

Playground Parque infantil

9.9km

Hiking Area Senda Costera

120m

Park Playa San Martín

490m

Hiking Area Senda costera peatonal playa de Po

710m

Park Castro Gaitero

1km

Park Castro Peñamesada

1.2km

Park Zona de cruising Celorio

1.3km

Farm Pumarada El Romano (D.O.P. Sidra de Asturias)

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Hiking Area Cabeza del Xicu

2km

Park Paseo de San Pedro

2.7km

Bar LLANES GARDEN (LABERINTO DE PELA) surf school, bicis alquiler, escuela de surf

10 - Exceptional 730m

Restaurant Hotel La Farola del Mar de Poo de Llanes

7.4 - Good 750m

Bar Playa poo

9 - Excellent 750m

Bar POO LO SEGAU

9.6 - Exceptional 1km

Bar Bar El Paso

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Xagarda

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Bar Bar Cantábrico

6 - Pleasant 1.3km

Bar Restaurante La Tertulia

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Chiringuito Nordeste

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Supermarket Groceries La Tahona

990m

Supermarket BLUPER ( TIENDA)

1.3km

Supermarket comercio

1.4km

Grocery Store Supermercado Peñamesada

1.4km

Supermarket Supermercado El Pizá

2.2km

Supermarket Alcampo Supermercado

2.5km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

2.5km

Supermarket El Chispún

2.8km

Supermarket El Árbol

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Ermita de San Martín (Ruinas)

9 - Excellent 450m

Tourist Attraction Lavadero Arroyo Vallina

880m

Tourist Attraction San Salvador

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de los Curas

10 - Exceptional 1.2km

Tourist Attraction El árbol de la vida

8 - Very good 1.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Borizu

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Museo Etnográfico del Oriente de Asturias

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Vistas Cristo de Borizu

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction La Cara de Cristo

9.6 - Exceptional 2.2km

Historical Landmark Peña Tú

9.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

780m from the beach

8 Very good

Hotel La Farola del Mar

Hotel

Piedra • 2.2km from center

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940m from the beach

8.1 Very good

Eco-Hostel La Casa Verde

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Celoriu • 2.2km from center

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970m from the beach

7.3 Good

Llanes International Hostel

Hostel

Piedra • 2.1km from center

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1km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Hotel y Apartamentos El Camin

Hotel

Piedra • 2.1km from center

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1km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Apartamentos Mazuga Rural

Entire Apartment

Piedra • 2.3km from center

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1.1km from the beach

8 Very good