Salinas Beach, Sandy beach in Castrillón, Spain.
Salinas Beach is a sandy shore about 2,100 yards (1.9 km) long on the coast of Castrillón, in the Asturian region of northern Spain. It faces the open Atlantic, has consistent waves for surfing and swimming, and is backed by a row of pine trees that lines the landward side.
The bay was long used by local fishermen before the town of Salinas grew into a summer retreat for inland families during the 20th century. That shift brought new infrastructure to the shore and turned what had been a working coast into a popular destination.
Salinas Beach is closely tied to the life of the town and is used by locals as a daily meeting point, not just a holiday destination. The row of pine trees behind the sand is seen as a defining feature of this stretch of the Asturian coast.
The beach is easy to reach on foot from the center of Salinas, and parking is available near the main access points, along with showers and restrooms. Crowds tend to build up as the day goes on during summer, so an early morning visit gives you more space and cooler conditions.
The VANS Salinas Longboard Festival takes place on this beach each year, drawing surfers from across northern Spain and beyond for competitions and live demos. What many visitors do not know is that this bay is one of the few spots on the Asturian coast that regularly produces waves long enough for longboard surfing.
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