Colunga: A wonderful city of the past
Colunga is a town located in the community of Asturias, Spain. The town offers a scenic view of nature because of its beautiful landscapes, cliffs, mountains and pristine beaches. Colunga, Spain is a treat for tourists who are into nature.
Best Time to Visit
The months of June to August are the peak of tourism in across Spain which means hotel prices goes beyond the price. However, you can find cheap hotel prices in the months of January to February. It is suitable to go to coastal areas such as Colunga in late spring or early fall. It is better to go to the city when it is in its peak. For those who are interested in their culture, especially visitors who are interested in their cider production, can visit Colunga when they are hosting Nava the Festival of the Cider.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The east coast of Asturias is notable for being inhabited by large dinosaurs for millions of years. Colunga is known for being a part of the “Coast of the Dinosaurs”. La Griega Beach is one of the places where the largest Sauropod footprints can be found. Moreover, the beach is only 1.8 miles from the Jurassic Museum of Asturias. The museum is fascinatingly shaped as a huge dinosaur footprint. It houses a wide collection of footprints and fossils. In addition, the town’s central attraction is the fishing town of Lastres. This town won an award for their conservation of natural setting and maintaining their natural and historical heritages. You can also unwind and get a tan at the Lastres Beach. Tourists may stay in Palacio de Cutre, a hotel in a 16th century Asturian Palace, located in La Goleta- 30 minutes from Colunga. This hotel offers elegant, country-styled rooms where visitors may unwind. Other Colunga ES hotels include the Hotel La Isla and the Casona del Sella.