Holidays with salt in the air: Spanish fishing villages where you can relax and unwind

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Nestled along more than 8,000 kilometres of coastline, Spain hides some of the most beautiful fishing villages in Europe.Lapped by the Mediterranean and Cantabrian seas and the Atlantic Ocean, these quiet towns will charm you with their irresistible seafaring tradition. A real delight that must be seen... but also tasted. Keep reading and discover three fishing villages that you can't miss out on. Perfect for a getaway with a little... salty scent.

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Lastres (Asturias), declared an Exemplary Town

Located in the eastern part of the Principality of Asturias, the town of Lastres, declared a Historic-Artistic Site, received the Exemplary Asturian Town award in 2010 due to the efforts of its inhabitants to enhance its natural heritage and historical value.One of the most renowned places is its fishing port, where colourful boats are moored and two impressive cannons defend the bay.The bay will delight you with its calm, crystal-clear waters. A tranquility that invites you to cool off and observe the town's historic center from the sand.

In the centre you will find the Church of Santa María de Sábada and the Clock Tower, a building responsible for warning of pirate visits. In addition, there you will take the opportunity to delight your palate with succulent cuisine based on fresh fish and delicious seafood. You will discover the pixín, the most famous monkfish in Asturias, delicious whether fried, with sauce, or simply over rice.Finish your getaway by going up to the San Roque viewpoint, considered by many to be one of the most spectacular in the town and, perhaps, in the whole of Asturias.

Tourist walking through Lastres, Asturias

Combarro (Galicia), the town with the most hórreos

In the north of the peninsula you will find Galicia. A territory known for the Camino de Santiago, its gastronomy and its green forests, but also for its coastline. When you see it, you'll want to leave everything behind and take to sailing the seas.The fishing village of Combarro, very close to Pontevedra, is part of what is known as Rías Baixas, on the west coast of the autonomous community. The most characteristic thing about this place are the hórreos, but what exactly are they? They are elevated structures designed to preserve food from moisture and keep it away from animals.Combarro has more than 30 of them, and they make for a lovely walk to learn more about this type of granaries. They are so special that the old part of town was declared a Site of Cultural Interest.

Tabarca (Valencian Community), the only town on the island

As soon as you take a boat from Santa Pola, about 20 kilometres from Alicante, you will start to feel that the sea breeze has to be part of you forever.It is the only inhabited island in the whole of Region of Valencia and is known for its subtropical, crystal-clear, turquoise waters. If you love diving, here you will enjoy: posidonia, schools of fish... and if you're lucky you might even see starfish or turtles.

Above, beach in Tabarca. Below, a girl snorkeling on the island

The historical village of Tabarca still retains the essence of its fishing personality in its houses.Did you know that a long time ago it was known as Planesia? At that time, the Barbary pirates took advantage of this strategic point for their looting.And if you still haven't had enough and you fancy getting to know more of the loveliest fishing villages in Spain, discover Fornells, in Menorca (Balearic Islands); Cudillero, in Asturias; Nerja, in Andalusia; or Mundaka, in the Basque Country. They'll make anyone fall in love.