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San Juan de la Arena

Asturias, Spain · Europe

About San Juan de la Arena

San Juan de la Arena works well as a base: 10 minutes from Cudillero, 39km from Alto de l'Angliru.

San Juan de la Arena is a town located in Asturias, Spain. With a population of 1,445, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, San Juan de la Arena 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 San Juan de la Arena to your route.

About San Juan de la Arena

L'Arena, also known by its Spanish name, San Juan de la Arena, is one of the five parishes of Soto del Barco, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. It is situated near the mouth of the river Nalón, which flows into the Cantabrian Sea. Los Quebrantos Beach is also

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San Juan de la Arena is located in Asturias, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 43.5590 latitude, -6.0743 longitude.

What is the population of San Juan de la Arena?

San Juan de la Arena has a population of approximately 1,445 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,445
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Asturias
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.5590, -6.0743

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 San Juan de la Arena

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.

6 km · about 10 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

39 km · about 45 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near San Juan de la Arena

  • 39 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.
  • 48 kmRuta de la Costa CantabricaSpain's spectacular northern coastal route winding along green cliffs, hidden beaches, and fishing villages from Bilbao to A Coruna.
  • 68 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.
  • 72 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

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