Geologically, it is formed from a combination of quartzite and slate, which have been shaped by millions of years of erosion from the relentless pounding of the Cantabrian sea: the result is a dramatic 80-meter cliff that rises abruptly from the sea.

Among its main attractions are the lighthouse and the "iglesiona", a cave formed by wave erosion that can be visited at low tide.

In terms of fauna, the cliff is an important breeding area for various seabirds, notably the European shag and gulls.

Cape Vidio is easily accessible by car or public transportation from the nearby village of Riego de Abajo.

The cape is also home to the last lighthouse built to date in Asturias and one of the newest in Spain, as it was constructed between 1948 and 1950.