Playa de Arañón, Sandy beach in Avilés, Spain.
Playa de Arañón is a small sandy beach in Avilés with a shell-shaped cove of fine golden sand mixed with scattered pebbles throughout. The strand stretches about 140 meters long and reaches roughly 30 meters wide at the shoreline.
Archaeological finds from the Lower Paleolithic period have been uncovered on this beach, showing that humans lived in or visited this region thousands of years ago. The artifacts suggest early settlement or regular use of the coastal area.
Local fishermen regularly cast their lines from this sandy stretch, keeping alive a tradition that has roots deep in Asturian coastal communities. You can observe this everyday activity that connects people to the sea.
The beach is directly accessible from the road and has parking available for visitors. Nearby you will find establishments that offer refreshments and basic services for your convenience.
At low tide, natural rock pools and small crevices form on the beach, creating temporary homes for various marine organisms. These tidal pools reveal a hidden world that vanishes again when the tide returns.
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