Tapia de Casariego, Asturias
Province of Asturias · Asturias · Spain · 3,795 residents · on the coast
Tapia de Casariego is a seaside village in Province of Asturias, Asturias, Spain, home to around 3,795 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Playa de Represas and Faro de Tapia. The nearest airport is Asturias (OVD), about 1 h 5 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Playa de Represas, Faro de Tapia and Playa de Mexota.
- On the coast, with 11 named beaches nearby.
- Best weather from July: daytime highs between 22°C and 22°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Asturias (OVD) is 45 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
Top sights in Tapia de Casariego
Ranked by how well known they are.
1beachPlaya de Represas
In the centre · Photo
2lighthouse
3beachPlaya de Mexota
2 miles from the centre · Photo
8beachPlaya de Serantes
2 miles from the centre · Photo
11beachPlaya de El Murallón
In the centre · Photo
Beach of 'El Figu
beach · 2 miles from the centre
Playa de la Reburdia
beach · In the centre
Playas de Anguileiro, La Furada y San Blas
beach · In the centre
Playa de El Calambre
beach · 1 mile from the centre
Playa de la Paloma
beach · 1 mile from the centre
Playa de Las Poleas
beach · 1 mile from the centre
Playa de Tapia
beach · In the centre
Tours & tickets in Tapia de Casariego
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Tapia de Casariego can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Tapia de Casariego
Sea-view hotels and apartments fill up first in summer; book early for July.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Tapia de Casariego and the villages around it is a hire car from Asturias (OVD), about 1 h 5 min away.
Best time to visit Tapia de Casariego
July: daytime highs between 22°C and 22°C with little rain.
- 13°CJan225 mm
- 13°CFeb119 mm
- 15°CMar118 mm
- 16°CApr97 mm
- 17°CMay104 mm
- 20°CJun120 mm
- 22°CJul52 mm
- 23°CAug70 mm
- 21°CSept108 mm
- 20°COct210 mm
- 17°CNov138 mm
- 14°CDec110 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 8°C | 225 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 13°C | 7°C | 119 mm | 7 h |
| Mar | 15°C | 9°C | 118 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 16°C | 10°C | 97 mm | 10 h |
| May | 17°C | 12°C | 104 mm | 11 h |
| Jun | 20°C | 15°C | 120 mm | 10 h |
| Jul | 22°C | 16°C | 52 mm | 11 h |
| Aug | 23°C | 17°C | 70 mm | 9 h |
| Sept | 21°C | 15°C | 108 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 20°C | 14°C | 210 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 17°C | 11°C | 138 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 14°C | 8°C | 110 mm | 6 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Asturias (OVD)45 miles, about 1 h 5 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)88 miles, about 2 h 4 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)75 miles, about 1 h 45 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 14 min without stops.
Tapia de Casariego is good for
Around Tapia de Casariego
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Tapia de Casariego worth visiting?
Yes. Tapia de Casariego is known for Playa de Represas, Faro de Tapia and Playa de Mexota, and it is on the coast. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Tapia de Casariego?
July, with daytime highs between 22°C and 22°C with little rain.
How do I get to Tapia de Casariego from the UK?
Fly to Asturias (OVD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 5 min by road. Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is an alternative, 88 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 14 min.
Is Tapia de Casariego good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby and beaches, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Tapia de Casariego?
Ribadeo (5 miles), Foz (16 miles), Mondoñedo (26 miles) and Mondoñedo (23 miles) are all within an hour or so.