Novellana, Asturias: Where We Stayed
Novellana is a tiny rural parish in the municipality of Cudillero, on the western coast of Asturias. It has no harbour, no promenade and very few people. It was our base from 6 to 10 July 2021 on our road trip from Barcelona, with Damian (8) and Marc (5).
We chose it for the location. What we remember is the sunsets over Playa del Silencio.
The short version
- Where: Cudillero municipality, western Asturias, about 15 minutes from Cudillero village.
- Where we stayed: Albergue Andén de Novellana, a hostel in the former railway station.
- Best thing nearby: the Playa del Silencio viewpoint, under 3 km away. Go for sunset.
- Who it suits: families with a car who want a quiet base for the western coast.
Short on time? Our top 3 picks on the western Asturias coast
Albergue Andén de Novellana – Novellana, a simple hostel in the old railway station with family rooms and a shared kitchen, minutes from the Playa del Silencio clifftop.
La Casona de Pío – Cudillero, a converted fish-salting factory a short walk from the harbour, with a home-made breakfast.
Hotel El Rosal de Cudillero – Cudillero, a renovated mansion with a garden and free parking, one of the best-rated stays on this coast.
Where we stayed: Albergue Andén de Novellana
The hostel is in the building of Novellana’s old railway station, right next to the line. It’s a private albergue on the Camino del Norte, so most guests are pilgrims walking to Santiago. That makes it quiet, early to bed and friendly.
What it has, according to its current listing:
- Shared dormitories (18 beds) plus private rooms, including a double and a quadruple, which is the one to ask for as a family of four
- Shared kitchen, garden, washing machine and dryer, with sheets and towels included
- Breakfast and a communal dinner available at extra cost
- Open 1 March to 15 November. Check-in is 14:00–18:00
Listed prices are around €50–60 for a double and €64 for a quadruple. We don’t remember what we paid in 2021, so check directly before booking.
Honest verdict: it’s a hostel, not a hotel. If you want a pool and a restaurant, stay in Cudillero or Luarca. If you want a clean, cheap, peaceful base between the two, it did the job for us.
Playa del Silencio: watch the sunset from the cliff
Playa del Silencio is less than 3 km from Novellana and is one of the most photographed beaches in Asturias: a curved cove of grey stones under high cliffs, in the protected landscape of the western Asturian coast.
More about Playa de Silencio
Novellana photos
Day trips from Novellana
- Cudillero: the colourful fishing village, ≈15 min
- Cadavedo and Cabo Busto: the La Regalina viewpoint, ≈15 min west
- Luarca: harbour town, ≈30 min west
- Playa de Aguilar: a sandy family beach to the east
- Saliencia lakes: a mountain day in Somiedo
The full route: Barcelona to Asturias road trip with kids
Want the same base? Check prices at Andén de Novellana →
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Novellana?
Novellana is a rural parish in the municipality of Cudillero, on the western coast of Asturias, about 15 minutes from Cudillero village.
Where can you stay in Novellana?
We stayed at Albergue Andén de Novellana, a private hostel in the former railway station with dormitories, a double and a quadruple room, a shared kitchen and a garden. It is open from 1 March to 15 November.
How far is Playa del Silencio from Novellana?
Less than 3 km. There is a viewpoint at the top of the cliff, and a 10–15 minute path down to the beach.
Is Playa del Silencio good for kids?
The viewpoint is, especially at sunset. The beach itself is stones rather than sand, with a steep path and no lifeguard, toilets or showers, so it is harder with young children.
Is Novellana a good base for Asturias?
For the western coast, yes. Cudillero, Cadavedo, Cabo Busto and Luarca are all within about 30 minutes. For Gijón, Lastres and Llanes, a base further east saves driving.
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