The Camino de la Costa passes through Naves, and the town has notable examples of Indianos architecture. These are two distinct starting points for planning a trip: a stage whose route can be traced, and a local architectural theme. Other highlights range from the church and monastery of San Antolín de Bedón to Playa de San Antolín and Gulpiyuri nearby.

Romanesque and Indianos architecture

The surviving church of San Antolín de Bedón is Romanesque in style; construction began in the early 13th century. It has three naves and a choir ending in three semicircular apses. These specific architectural features make its Romanesque character tangible. The monastery of San Antolín de Bedón is already mentioned in 12th-century documents—a historical reference predating the church’s construction. The church was declared a historic-artistic monument in 1931 and has automatically been a Bien de Interés Cultural since 1985.

Naves has notable examples of Indianos architecture. For architecture enthusiasts, these are two distinct themes: the Romanesque church with its specifically named architectural features, and the Indianos architecture found in the town.

Fiesta de Santa Ana: highlights from 2026

The 2026 program for the Fiesta de Santa Ana in Naves included regional dances, among them the traditional Xiringüelu de Naves. The Gran Espicha featured more than 3,000 liters of cider. A traditional procession was also scheduled for July 26, 2026. These festival details refer to 2026. If you are traveling in a later year, check the dates and program for that year.

Playa de San Antolín and Gulpiyuri

Playa de San Antolín is 1,200 meters long, has white sand, and lies at the mouth of the Bedón River. Surfers use the beach. A large parking lot is next to a viewpoint. From the A8 motorway, the beach can be reached by roads from the junction near Naves. The junction and parking lot provide two specific landmarks for finding your way there.

Gulpiyuri is near Naves and is a cove accessible only on foot. It was declared a natural monument because of its beauty and distinctive geological features. When planning a coastal visit, note the difference between the road access to Playa de San Antolín and the foot-only access to Gulpiyuri.

Choose your travel and accommodation focus

The Camino de la Costa stage from Llanes to Ribadesella leads to the monastery of San Antolín de Bedón and then passes through Naves and Villahormes. Following the sequence of stages, you can locate Naves after the monastery and before Villahormes. This is a specific reference point for travelers who want to include the Camino in their plans.

When looking for a hotel in Naves, you can choose your focus: the town’s Indianos architecture or the route of the Camino through Naves. For additional coastal destinations, it helps to know the difference between road access to Playa de San Antolín and the walk-in access to Gulpiyuri.

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