There are days that children remember for years.
And others that also stay forever in the memory of adults.
Because there's something magical about discovering the world together. Walking slowly, being surprised, asking impossible questions and feeling curious about everything again.
And few adventures better mix nature, sea and excitement than a day discovering Asturias' Jurassic Coast.
The day starts slowly, as holidays should.
After a leisurely breakfast at Las Mimosas del Nalón, with the coffee still warm and the morning calm drifting in from the terrace, we set off towards one of those places capable of sparking the imagination of the whole family.
La Griega Beach, in Colunga.
A special place where the sea, time, and history meet.
Stroll among dinosaur footprints on La Griega Beach
La Playa de La Griega is not just a beautiful beach for a stroll along the Cantabrian Sea. Here, hidden among the rocks, are some of the largest sauropod dinosaur footprints in the world.
A leisurely stroll along the shore as the children look for dinosaur footprints makes for an unforgettable experience.
And perhaps that's the most beautiful thing about Asturias: turning something as simple as a walk into an adventure.
Discover MUJA: the museum where dinosaurs come back to life
After the walk, the adventure continues at the Museum of Jurassic Asturias, known as MUJA.
Situated on the cliffs between Colunga and Lastres, the museum appears to be part of the landscape. Its building is shaped like a dinosaur footprint and houses one of the most spectacular palaeontological sites in Spain.
Here everything is designed for family enjoyment.
Giant dinosaurs, fossils, recreations and interactive spaces that achieve something wonderful: making both children and adults look at the world with eyes of curiosity once more.
Eating by the sea in Lastres
After a Jurassic morning, comes one of our favourite moments of the day: sitting down for a leisurely meal by the sea.
And for that, Lastres never fails.
Two perfect recommendations to complete the plan:
- Restaurante El Mirador, with incredible views over the harbour.
- Telephone: 985 850 365 / 606 586 139 web
- Hotel Restaurant Casa Eutimio, one of those special places where the gastronomy also becomes part of the journey. web
- Sidreria El Escanu, it has a great deal of charm due to its location down by the harbour and fits well with the slow and emotional tone of the article. Telephone: 985 85 09 15 web
Because holidays are also about that: sharing a good meal while discussing everything you've experienced that morning.
An afternoon discovering Lastres
After eating, it's time to get lost without a map.
Lastres has something special. Its steep streets, the facades looking out to sea, the endless staircases and the sound of the port make every corner seem frozen in time.
Walking slowly up to the Mirador de la Atalaya or getting to the San Roque Viewpoint is one of those small things that end up becoming a favourite memory of the trip.
And yes, very close by you'll also find the Lastres Lighthouse, perfect for ending the day watching the sun set over the Jurassic Coast.
Return to Las Mimosas del Nalón and relive the adventure
And then comes that moment we like so much.
Returning to Las Mimosas del Nalón after a day full of the sea, dinosaurs, and discoveries, sitting quietly at sunset and listening to everyone recall a different part of the adventure.
Because in the end, the best family holidays aren't the ones with the most plans.
They are the ones who manage to get everyone to switch off together.
And Asturias has that gift.
Feed the Senses at Las Mimosas del Nalón, your home in Asturias.
