West of Luarca, Playa de Barayo is part of a protected natural reserve, with a good sandy beach in a pretty bay at the mouth of a river winding through wetlands and dunes. Turn off the N634 11km from central Luarca onto the NV2 towards Puerto de Vega, then after 800m turn right towards Vigo (1.5km) and follow signs. From the car park, the beach is accessible by a well-marked 30-minute nature hike.
