El Café del MUJA, Asturias Travel Guide

Name: El Café del MUJA
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Rating: 2.6

2.6 (150)

Dino-themed café with epic sea views at Asturias' Jurassic Museum—perfect for family snacks amid roaring replicas and prehistoric coastal magic.

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El Café del MUJA

Nestled outside the Museo del Jurásico de Asturias in Colunga, El Café del MUJA offers casual dining with breathtaking coastal views. Specializing in dinosaur-themed breakfasts, meriendas, and kids' parties, it provides a family-friendly spot amid life-size dinosaur replicas and Jurassic landscapes. Open seasonally with museum hours, enjoy refreshments overlooking the sea where ancient footprints were left.

A brief summary to El Café del MUJA

Duration: 0.5 to 2 hours
Budget
Outdoor
Mobile reception: 4 out of 5

Wednesday 10 am-5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am-5:30 pm
Friday 10 am-5:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am-6:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am-6:30 pm

From Eve

Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring El Café del MUJA.

Opt for dinosaur breakfasts or meriendas; themed treats delight kids while adults savor coastal coffees.
Book cumpleaños jurásicos early for groups—includes museum fun, animation, and gifts.
Visit post-MUJA exterior replicas; free dino garden enhances the café's Jurassic vibe.
Arrive early weekends to snag mirador seats with uninterrupted sea panoramas.

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Getting There

Car

A8 exit 337 to Colunga, then AS-257 km 1.5 to MUJA parking (free). 5-min walk up incline to café. 20-30 min from Gijón.
Bus

ALSA from Oviedo/Gijón to Colunga (1-1.5h, €5-10), taxi 10 min €15 or walk 4km along coast.
Foot

From Colunga center or Llastres port: 20-30 min coastal path, scenic but hilly.

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Overview

Perched on the coastal rasa of San Telmo in Colunga, Asturias, El Café del MUJA sits just outside the iconic Museo del Jurásico de Asturias (MUJA). This charming cafeteria occupies a striking building under the museum's mirador, delivering panoramic vistas of the Cantabrian Sea, the port of Llastres, and La Griega beach—prime dinosaur footprint territory. Designed to complement the museum's prehistoric theme, the café blends relaxation with educational fun, making it a perfect pit stop for visitors exploring Jurassic wonders.

Dining Experience

The menu shines with creative, kid-centric options like 'desayunos y meriendas con dinosaurios'—themed breakfasts and snacks featuring dino-shaped treats. Families love the 'cumpleaños jurásicos,' complete packages with merienda, animation, museum access, workshops, and gifts. For adults, simple cafeteria fare includes coffees, light meals, and drinks. It also caters events: rent for gala dinners, cocktails, or themed gatherings. Prices are typical for a tourist spot, with drinks around €3 and treats €4, though portions suit quick bites.

Setting and Surroundings

Positioned amid the MUJA's outdoor Jurassic garden, the café is encircled by massive, life-size dinosaur replicas—a Diplodocus, Brontosaurus, T-Rex, Triceratops—that thrill all ages. Stroll the free exterior paths with informative panels detailing each species' habitat, size, and diet before settling in for a coffee with sea breezes. The building echoes the museum's dinosaur-footprint architecture, harmonizing with the rugged Asturian coast.

Practical Information

Hours align with the MUJA: February-December weekends 10:30-18:30; March-June/September-October weekdays 10:00-17:30, weekends longer; July-August daily till 19:30. Closed Mondays/Tuesdays off-season. Access via A8 exit 337 to AS-257; park below and walk a short incline. No wheelchair challenges outdoors, but check weather. Mobile reception solid; restrooms likely via museum.

Why Visit

El Café del MUJA transforms a simple break into a Jurassic escapade. Pair it with MUJA exhibits or coastal hikes for a full day. Ideal for families, dino fans, or scenic refreshment seekers in Asturias' Costa Jurasica.