Playa de Viodo, Sandy beach in Gozón, Spain

Playa de Viodo, also called Arnielles, is a beach in the Gozón municipality of Asturias, Spain, near the village of Viodo. Its sand is dark and coarse but very scarce. Access is easy, though the final stretch of less than 500 m must be covered on foot.

The Gozón region has served as a fishing area for centuries, with this beach maintaining its original state throughout time. The location was never developed for tourism and has kept its raw character to the present day.

The beach is also called Playa de Arnielles, after the spot on the Gozón coast where it lies. It belongs to the village of Viodo, whose houses sit above the cove and give the beach its usual name.

Access is through the village of Viodo, where the road becomes a track heading north for about 800 m to a small clearing that holds at most half a dozen cars. From there the last stretch of under 500 m is on foot; the path forks but both branches reach the beach.

Many people overlook this beach even though it sits next to a protected coastal area, which sets it apart from crowded tourist spots. Its remoteness means visitor numbers stay low, so you can experience the coastline with few others around.