Gijón & Central Coast · Spain
Surfing Salinas
A beach break in Gijón & Central Coast, Spain, for beginner and intermediate surfers.
Salinas is a long beach near Avilés, about half an hour from Gijón, and one of the most surfed spots in Asturias. Its beach-break peaks hold up well across a range of sizes.
It faces the north-west and west swells that are common here, and the beach is wide enough for the crowd, which is often big, to spread out. Local surfers are in the water most days.
It works all year, but autumn and winter bring the best swells. The beach has a long promenade with bars and restaurants, and the Museo de las Anclas, an open-air display of ship anchors, at the far end. In summer the surf schools take over the inside.
When to surf
Salinas
Salinas is at its best from year-round. Conditions it likes: Clean swell, all tides.
October to March: Prime
Consistent NW-W swell, cold but reliable
April to June: Good
Reliable swell, milder crowds
July to August: Quiet
Smaller swell, busiest domestic-tourism season
The year across Asturias
Waves near Salinas
El Espartal
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Playón de Bayas
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Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Gijón is the easiest base, with city beaches, the most places to stay and good food. Villaviciosa is a small town closer to Rodiles, with rural houses in the countryside around it. Salinas, near Avilés, has apartments right on the beach and suits a stay focused on surf.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Gijón & Central Coast guide.
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