At Arenal de Morís, Caravia reveals its coastal side; near Prado, the Ruta Picu Castro leads to traces of an Iron Age settlement. Hiking routes and buildings in Duesos, Duyos, Carrales and Valle also give visitors a range of ways to experience the area. When looking for a holiday apartment in Caravia Baja, it helps to decide first whether you would most like to explore the coast, follow a route, or discover the area's archaeological and architectural history.

Beach and Coastal Paths

Arenal de Morís is an 800-metre-long beach with fine, ochre-coloured sand. Facilities include paid parking, toilets, showers and foot-washing stations, a picnic area and a lifeguard service. Facilities may vary by season; if these services are important for your trip, check what is available for your planned visit. The beach also offers opportunities for rock fishing and underwater fishing. One area of the beach is popular for surfing, though local conditions may vary.

The route between Arenal de Morís and La Griega partly follows the GR-204, the Camino de Santiago and the PR-AS 134. It links nature with historical and geological heritage and offers impressive views of the eastern Asturian coast. So, alongside the beach, there is also a coastal route to explore, offering different perspectives on the area through its scenery and history.

Trails to Archaeological Sites and Scenic Views

The Ruta Picu Castro starts at the tourist information office in Prado and leads to Picu Castro. Over a total of 2.3 kilometres, it passes the remains of the castros and the remains of former fluorspar mines. The trail thus brings together archaeological traces and evidence of earlier mining.

The route to Pico La Forquita offers a different perspective on the landscape: it passes through native forests and reaches a summit with impressive views of the Cantabrian Sea and the Sierra del Sueve. If you are choosing between the two routes, consider what interests you most: the Ruta Picu Castro passes the remains of the castros and former mines, while the Forquita route offers forest and summit views.

Archaeology and Architectural History

The Iron Age settlement of Picu’l Castru, also known as Castro de Caravia, lies near Prado. It was inhabited between the 4th or 3rd century and the 1st century BC. Castro de Caravia was excavated in 1917–18 by Aurelio del Llano. Finds included iron objects, bronze ornaments and decorated pottery—specific discoveries that bring the archaeological character of the site to life.

The Ruta de Indianos passes through Duesos, Duyos, Carrales and Valle. Along the trail, visitors can see indiano and vernacular buildings featuring coats of arms and heraldic details. In El Valle, visitors can also see the Ermita de Santa Bárbara; Santa Bárbara is the patron saint of miners.

A detailed architectural example is the Capilla de la Casona de El Francu in Duesos. This single-nave family chapel has a covered brick porch supported by two fluted columns with Doric capitals. A stone cross adorns the bell gable. The chapel forms part of a rural palace complex dating from the 18th century. The Church of Santiago de Caravia in Carrales dates from the 17th century—two different stops for anyone interested in the area's historic architecture.

The Sierra del Sueve also adds to the natural appeal: in Caravia, it is considered a landscape rich in flora and fauna that attracts tourists and researchers.

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