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Spain highlights Cudillero and Morella as top tourist destinations
The coastal village of Cudillero in Asturias is celebrated for its dramatic cliff‑side layout, colorful houses that cling to the hillside and a historic lighthouse that has guided mariners since 1858. Visitors are drawn to the central Plaza de la Marina, known as the "amphitheatre" of the town, and to a series of viewpoints—including the Mirador del Pico, Mirador de la Garita and Mirador de la Estrecha—that offer sweeping views of the Cantabrian Sea.
In the interior of the country, the medieval town of Morella in Castellón Province is noted for its well‑preserved walls and castle perched atop a 1,000‑metre‑high hill. Key attractions include the Castillo de Morella, the Palacio del Gobernador, the Torre de San Miguel and the Museu del Sexenni, which showcases the town’s major festivals. The surrounding landscape features extensive mountain contrasts and a network of marked trails for hiking and mountain‑bike riding, while local cuisine highlights dishes such as sopa morellana, trufa‑flavored croquetas and traditional dulces like the flour‑based flaó.