
Surf coast
Playa de Rodiles
Villaviciosa, Asturias · 🇪🇸 Spain
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Asturias' surf temple — a river-mouth left peeling off the Villaviciosa estuary under eucalyptus woods.
Open Playa de Rodiles on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~18°C in the warm season
- Water
- Cool, clean Cantabrian green-blue
- Sand
- A wide fawn-sand sweep at the mouth of the Villaviciosa estuary
- Swimming
- Good bathing off the main sand in summer; keep clear of the estuary channel's tidal currents
- Surf
- Asturias' marquee wave — a fast river-mouth left that lights up on autumn swells
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- Eucalyptus and pine groves with boardwalk paths inside the Ría de Villaviciosa reserve
- Beach type
- Surf coast
- Region
- Europe
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Playa de Rodiles: frequently asked questions
Where is Playa de Rodiles?
Playa de Rodiles is at Villaviciosa, on the coast of Spain.
What is the sea temperature at Playa de Rodiles?
In the warm season the sea at Playa de Rodiles reaches about 18°C. Cool, clean Cantabrian green-blue.
When is the best time to visit Playa de Rodiles?
The best time to visit Playa de Rodiles is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Playa de Rodiles have?
Playa de Rodiles has a wide fawn-sand sweep at the mouth of the Villaviciosa estuary.
Is Playa de Rodiles good for swimming?
Good bathing off the main sand in summer; keep clear of the estuary channel's tidal currents.
Can you surf at Playa de Rodiles?
Asturias' marquee wave — a fast river-mouth left that lights up on autumn swells.
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