How should you plan your trip to Llanes?
A historic centre, a harbour and clifftop walks above the Cantabrian Sea. Give Llanes two or three days to combine the town with its beaches and the countryside around it.
- Suggested time
- 3 days
- To go at your own pace
- June to September
Check access and services at the beaches. With a dog, bear in mind that the municipal ordinance bans pets from the beaches during the bathing season.
Activities in Llanes
Covadonga Lakes Day Trip
from €35
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Lakes of Covadonga Small-Group Day Trip
from €35
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Sella River Canoeing
from €35
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A harbour, lots of green and another beach to discover.
Get to know the town on foot and choose one or two of the municipality's beaches for each coast day.
Walks above the Cantabrian Sea and green right down to the shore.
Llanes lets you change scenery without giving up a comfortable base. One day for the town, the harbour and the Paseo de San Pedro; another to choose a beach and walk at an easy pace; a third for the countryside. Not every beach offers the same experience: a town beach and a natural cove need different preparation. Decide by access, the state of the sea and who is travelling with you. In town, the Cubos de la Memoria add colour to the stroll without turning it into another excursion.
The harbour and the Cubos de la Memoria, watching how the light plays.
A cider house and a simple plan for the afternoon.
San Pedro, to meet the horizon again.
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What to see in Llanes.
- 1The historic centre
- 2Paseo de San Pedro
- 3The harbour
- 4The municipality's beaches
- 5Los Cubos de la Memoria
- 6Torimbia
The historic centre
Walk the town's streets and squares. The architecture gives you reasons to stretch the walk out without filling your diary.
Paseo de San Pedro
A clifftop route with views over the Cantabrian Sea. Wear suitable shoes and adapt the walk to the weather.
The harbour
Follow the water and head back to the centre for lunch. It is a good way to link the town walk with the shoreline.
The municipality's beaches
Choose according to the state of the sea, access and who you're with. With a dog, remember that during the bathing season you cannot go onto the beaches.
Los Cubos de la Memoria
Agustín Ibarrola's intervention transforms the breakwater blocks in the harbour. See them from the designated areas; there is no need to climb on the work to appreciate it.
Torimbia
A natural beach reached by car from Niembro along a paved road up to a mountain saddle (collada) and, from there, on foot along a path. It has been popular since the 1960s for nudism; bear in mind that it is not a town beach.
Two views of Llanes.
A few details to help you picture your trip. Enlarge each photo, then carry on with the route.
Your trip, day by day.
The town by the sea
Historic centre, harbour and Paseo de San Pedro. End the day in the centre without going back to the car.
The town by the sea
Historic centre, harbour and Paseo de San Pedro. End the day in the centre without going back to the car.
A day on the coast
Pick one or two beaches and leave time to walk. Have a plan B in case the Cantabrian Sea changes its mood.
The town by the sea
Historic centre, harbour and Paseo de San Pedro. End the day in the centre without going back to the car.
A day on the coast
Pick one or two beaches and leave time to walk. Have a plan B in case the Cantabrian Sea changes its mood.
The countryside
Round off the getaway with a walk through the municipality and an unhurried lunch. Avoid adding unnecessary travel.
A suggested editorial route. Adjust the timings to your bookings, the weather and your mobility.
More ideas in Llanes
Lakes of Covadonga & Cangas de Onís Day Trip
from €39
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Picos de Europa Caving Trip
from €30
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Paddle Surfing in Ribadesella
from €30
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A getaway you can taste.
You don't need a list of twenty restaurants. You need to know what to look for, book a table if you want one, and give it time.
A cider house
The sobremesa (the unhurried time at the table after eating) is part of the getaway. Choose the place for its cooking, ask about portion sizes and avoid ordering too many dishes before you know how big they are.
Fish and seasonal produce
Ask what comes from nearby and how it is cooked. The coast gives context, but menus and availability change.
A plan for a grey day
Book an indoor lunch and organise your walks around the forecast. Having a table sorted makes the day with children simpler.
Llanes, with whoever you like.
With children
Choose the beach for its access and that day's conditions. Add breaks between the historic centre, the harbour and the Paseo de San Pedro.
With a dog
The municipal beach ordinance bans pets from entering or being on the beaches during the bathing season, which is set each year with the Principality's lifeguard plan. Only guide dogs and working or rescue dogs are exempt. Check this year's dates with Llanes town council before planning the day.
As a couple
A coastal morning and an afternoon in town are enough to change scenery. Leave room for dinner and a walk back to the harbour afterwards.
When to go.
June to September. The highlighted months are our recommendation; the figures are AEMET climate normals, not a forecast.
See the data in a table (with hours of sunshine)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun (recommended) | Jul (recommended) | Aug (recommended) | Sep (recommended) | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 13.6 | 13.8 | 15.7 | 16.6 | 19.1 | 21.6 | 23.6 | 24.2 | 22.8 | 20.3 | 16.3 | 14.2 |
| Avg. low (°C) | 5.8 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 8.3 | 11.1 | 13.9 | 16.0 | 16.4 | 14.4 | 11.8 | 8.7 | 6.7 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 12.3 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 11.9 | 10.4 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 11.1 | 13.3 | 12.1 |
| Hours of sunshine | 85 | 104 | 135 | 149 | 172 | 178 | 187 | 180 | 160 | 129 | 93 | 74 |
Getting there and where to stay.
The journey here
A car makes it easier to visit the beaches of the municipality. To arrive without one, check current bus and train services and choose accommodation in the town.
| From | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 446 km | 5 h 25 min |
| Bilbao | 180 km | 2 h 10 min |
| Oviedo | 108 km | 1 h 20 min |
| Valencia | 790 km | 8 h 45 min |
| Sevilla | 864 km | 9 h 20 min |
Choose your base well
The centre lets you walk to the harbour and the historic quarter. If you prefer a country house, check the distance to services and whether you'll need a car.
Three ways to choose your base
The town
To cover the centre, harbour and Paseo de San Pedro without moving the car. Check parking before you arrive.
Near a beach
A good idea if that beach will be the centre of your trip. Confirm the real walking route and not just the straight-line distance.
Country house in the municipality
To combine coast and countryside. Check how to reach shops and restaurants and whether you will need a car for everything.
Where to stay in Llanes
Once you have chosen your base, check availability, cancellation terms and prices for your dates on Booking.com. What you see there depends on the dates you search.
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With a dog, don't count on the beaches during the bathing season: Llanes's ordinance bans pets from them during those months.
If the weather turns.
Shorten the walk and look at the cultural venues of the municipality, such as the Museo Etnográfico del Oriente de Asturias. Confirm opening (it is closed on Mondays) and travel before you set out. The Paseo de San Pedro can wait for another weather window.
Two things that save you from a bad plan.
Visiting five beaches in one afternoon
Choose one or two. Parking, walking down and coming back are part of the day; stacking up stops leaves little time by the sea.
Assuming there are dog beaches in summer
In Llanes the ordinance bans pets from the beaches during the bathing season. Check this year's dates with the town council before planning a beach day with your dog.
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Discover Llanes with a guide.
These are the Civitatis activities, ordered by number of reviews. You'll find the price, reviews, duration and up-to-date conditions on the provider's website.
Covadonga Lakes Day Trip
from €35
See on Civitatis (opens in a new tab) Lakes of Covadonga Small-Group Day Trip
from €35
See on Civitatis (opens in a new tab) Sella River Canoeing
from €35
See on Civitatis (opens in a new tab) Lakes of Covadonga & Cangas de Onís Day Trip
from €39
See on Civitatis (opens in a new tab) Picos de Europa Caving Trip
from €30
See on Civitatis (opens in a new tab) Paddle Surfing in Ribadesella
from €30
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Information, with context.
. Itineraries and seasons: editorial suggestions by Conócela. Check opening times, rules and access at Turismo de España ↗.
