Municipality profile

Valdés

Large and diverse municipality in western Asturias, with Luarca as the service reference, attractive coastline and quiet rural surroundings.

Overview

Municipality on the western coast of Asturias, with Luarca as its main town, plus coastline, valleys, villages and rural scenery. It is an interesting option if you are looking for tranquillity, the sea and town-level services in an area that is less saturated than the eastern coast.

Daily life

Healthcare

Health centre in Luarca and Jarrio Hospital as the nearby western Asturias reference

Education

Schools in Luarca and education services throughout the municipality

Housing

Housing in the fishing town, coastal villages, inland valleys and rural houses

Transport

Medium

Car dependency

High

Area

Western coast

Useful details

Best

  • Luarca as a fishing town with services
  • Less saturated western coast
  • Close to Jarrio Hospital
  • Rural scenery, valleys and quiet villages
  • Good option for lower tourist pressure

Things to consider

  • Distance from the central area of Asturias
  • High car dependency outside Luarca
  • Fewer specialised job opportunities
  • Services spread across a large municipality
  • Check access, fibre and humidity in rural houses

Services

  • Valdés Town Council
  • Luarca health centre
  • Nearby Jarrio Hospital
  • FEVE station and road connections
  • Municipal facilities, harbour and tourism services