Playa de Rodiles, nestled at the mouth of the Villaviciosa Estuary in Asturias, is one of the most revered and visually magnificent beaches in Spain. Backed by a dense, fragrant forest of eucalyptus and maritime pine, it is famous worldwide in the surfing community for hosting 'The European Chicama'—a legendary sandbar tube wave.

Dual spot personality

Rodiles offers two completely distinct arenas in one location: 1. Inside the Villaviciosa Estuary: Sheltered from ocean swell, the estuary provides a waist-deep, butter-flat lagoon where beginners and freestyle riders can practice in calm waters. 2. On the Open Ocean Beach: Outside the river mouth, Atlantic groundswells break over sandbanks into long, hollow left-hand waves that offer world-class strapless wave kiting.

How the wind works

On sunny summer afternoons, thermal heating pulls a crisp Northeast (Nordeste) sea breeze across the headland, blowing side-onshore at 15 to 20 knots over emerald-green waters.

Asturian cider & gastronomy

After a session, relax in the shade of the eucalyptus groves or drive 10 minutes into Villaviciosa, the capital of Asturian natural cider (Sidra Natural), to enjoy fresh seafood and traditional Fabada Asturiana.