The beach, in the estuary of the Rio España, receives a large number of visitors[quantify] throughout the year, especially during the peak holiday season.

The production of cider is a mainstay of the town's economy, and is a typical local delicacy around the area of Villaviciosa.

Quinites occupies a flat coast bordering the valley of the Rio España in the east, and its coast is split by the Riega de Escalera, which runs from south to north and separates the districts of Santana and Barrumediu.

The area near the Rio España is populated with forests of eucalyptus, autochthonous trees (mainly laurels, chestnuts, oaks and hazels), and some scrubs, ferns, and brambles.

The festival of Saint Anne (Santa Ana) is celebrated from July 26 to the 28th.