La villa de Llanes, una joya del oriente asturiano

The town of Llanes, es una población que cuenta con muchos privilegios que la diferencian de otros pueblos o aldeas asturianas. Pese a que no llega a ser considerada como una ciudad, es un puerto con aire medieval, pero también una moderna villa, que también es poseedora de quintas y palacetes de carácter indiano, construidas por los que regresaron al terruño después de “hacer la América”.

Located in front of the Cantabrian Sea, in the middle of old and modern buildings, squares, squares, promenades, endless terraces where you can stop to have a drink and, within the heart of its urban center, it has a clean and charming beach: El Sablón, which, above the cliff, has a long walk.

What can you see in the town of Llanes?

Among its most representative monuments you will find the Basilica of Santa María, The Casino and a long list of Palaces and Mansions. Its old town, with cobbled streets, maintains a prodigal commercial activity, combined with a balanced urban planning. The old town reveals its medieval past with a wall that began to be built in the 13th century, the remains of which are preserved in good condition, with the Tower being its greatest exponent, and which today houses the Tourist Office.

Bordering the cliffed coast, the Paseo de San Pedro will give you spectacular views of the coast and the mountains, while it runs over a firm blanket of manicured grass, which invites you to walk barefoot on it. It starts next to El Sablón Beach, and on your way you will see the most beautiful benches in the world. Continuing with the walk, it is almost mandatory to visit Puerto de Llanes. Located inside the estuary, it is a small traditional fishing port, where you can enjoy watching the return of the boats and attending the fish auction held at the fish market.

If you want to take the Paseo de San Antón, you must cross to the other side, and from there you will reach the Llanes Lighthouse, from where you will have a wonderful view of the Memory Cubes, concrete blocks that were made to protect the port, an authentic work of art, which the Basque artist Agustín Ibarrola painted with bold colors.