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Castrillón

Asturias, Spain · Europe

About Castrillón

Castrillón works well as a base: 10 minutes from Avilés, 37km from Alto de l'Angliru.

Castrillón is a town located in Asturias, Spain. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castrillón sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Castrillón to your route.

About Castrillón

Castrillón is a municipality in Asturias, located on the central coast of Spain. It has an area of 56.70 km2 and had a population of 22,361 inhabitants (in 2005). The most important population centres are the capital Piedrasblancas, Salinas, and Raíces. Asturias Airport is located in Castrillón. The airport is located

Read more in Anzu, parish of Santiagu'l Monte, municipality of Castrillón, 15 km from Avilés, 40 km from Gijón and 47 km from the regional capital, Oviedo.

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What are the best things to do in Castrillón?

Castrillón offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Castrillón located?

Castrillón is located in Asturias, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 43.5479 latitude, -5.9938 longitude.

What is the population of Castrillón?

Castrillón has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Asturias
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.5479, -5.9938

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Castrillón

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Cudillero

A tiny Asturian fishing village with brightly colored houses cascading down a steep hillside to a sheltered harbor.

13 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Playa del Silencio

A crescent of pale pebbles cradled by a green amphitheatre of cliffs and offshore rock pinnacles, Asturias' most photographed wild beach.

16 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Santa Maria del Naranco

A graceful 9th-century pre-Romanesque royal hall on Mount Naranco, a UNESCO marvel of barrel-vaulted Asturian architecture overlooking Oviedo.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Oviedo Cathedral

A soaring Gothic cathedral guarding the pre-Romanesque Holy Chamber of Asturian relics, the start of the original Camino Primitivo.

24 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Alto de l'Angliru

The most feared climb in the Vuelta a España: a dead-end Asturian mountain road with gradients up to 23.5% and a summit balcony over green valleys: a bucket-list drive for cycling fans.

37 km · about 40 min drive

coastal drive

Ruta de la Costa Cantabrica

Spain's spectacular northern coastal route winding along green cliffs, hidden beaches, and fishing villages from Bilbao to A Coruna.

41 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Castrillón

  • 37 kmAlto de l'AngliruThe most feared climb in the Vuelta a España: a dead-end Asturian mountain road with gradients up to 23.5% and a summit balcony over green valleys: a bucket-list drive for cycling fans.
  • 41 kmRuta de la Costa CantabricaSpain's spectacular northern coastal route winding along green cliffs, hidden beaches, and fishing villages from Bilbao to A Coruna.
  • 64 kmPuerto de PajaresThe historic 1,378 m pass on the old N-630 linking León with Asturias, a snaking pre-motorway route past the Valgrande-Pajares ski area with big Cantabrian mountain views.
  • 65 kmMirador del FituA 1927 concrete viewing platform perched on the AS-260 mountain road, offering a single sweeping panorama of both the Picos de Europa and the Asturian coast.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Castrillón.

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