Cudillero

Cudillero (Asturian: Cuideiru) is a municipality in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. Nowadays, Cudillero's main economic activities are related to tourism, but it is also known for its fishing industry. A legend says that it was founded by the Vikings. In addition to Castillian some locals still speak a dialect called Pixueto.

Usually, Spanish-media considers Cudillero as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain.

Coat of arms
(See image at right)
 * Top left: Arms of the Pravia family.
 * Top right: Arms of the Omaña family.
 * Bottom: A reference to the Church of San Pedro.

Way of Saint James
The Way of Saint James, named The Northern Way (Camino de la Costa) passes through Cudillero. There is also a Pilgrim Heritage Hostal: Albergue de Peregrinos «Soto de Luiña» - Soto de Luiña, s/n – 3156-Cudillero with 20 Beds. Phone 985-59.00.03

Parishes
Cudillero has nine parishes (administrative divisions):
 * Ballota (Val.louta)
 * Cudillero (Cuideiru)
 * Faedo
 * Novellana
 * Oviñana (Ouviñana)
 * Piñera
 * San Juan de Piñera (San Xuan de Piñera)
 * San Martín de Luiña (Samartín de Lluiña)
 * Soto de Luiña (Soutu Lluiña)