Playa de Rodiles, Sandy beach in Selorio, Spain.
Playa de Rodiles is a roughly 1,000-metre beach of fine, toasted sand on the eastern bank of the Villaviciosa estuary mouth, in the council of Villaviciosa. Its western end connects with Playa de Misiego on the estuary delta, and Playa de El Puntal lies across the water. A eucalyptus and pine grove with a large picnic area runs the length of the beach.
Playa de Rodiles lies on the eastern bank of the mouth of the Villaviciosa estuary (ría de Villaviciosa), in the municipality of Villaviciosa. Its western end connects with Playa de Misiego on the estuary delta, while Playa de El Puntal sits on the opposite bank. The surrounding cliffs belong to the Asturian Jurassic Coast, where Jurassic rock beds with dinosaur footprints have been found near Tazones and Villaviciosa.
Rodiles is a stretch of the Asturian Jurassic Coast, where dinosaur footprints are imprinted in the rocks of nearby cliffs, including sites near Tazones and the Villaviciosa ichnite beds. The wave formed at the river mouth, known as 'la Barra', is listed among the world's 100 best waves and Europe's top four, drawing surfers from around the world.
The beach has parking areas near the access points and offers basic facilities such as restrooms and showers for visitors. During summer months, a lifeguard is also on site to help ensure the safety of swimmers.
Rodiles marks a stretch of the Asturian Jurassic Coast, where Jurassic-period rock beds with dinosaur footprints have been found; the ichnite sites of Villaviciosa and the cliffs near Tazones lie close by. The wave at the river mouth, known as 'la Barra', is listed among the world's 100 best waves and Europe's top four.
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