Llanes: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 29 - 80 Hotel Restaurante Prau Riu
 Located on the edge of Llanes, this traditional-style hotel is only 5 minutes from the sea and is also within driving distance of the Picos de Europa … MoreEUR 65 - 157 Hotel Finca La Mansión
 This peaceful, new property is located on the edge of the beautiful resort of Llanes, with views over the Cuera mountain range.
Set away from the cr… MoreEUR 49 - 90 Hotel Cantábrico
 This elegant, early 20th-century townhouse has been carefully restored to form a small, charming hotel in the Costa Verde resort of Llanes.
The Cant… MoreEUR 54 - 108 Hotel Sablón
 Hotel Sablón is located on a cliff, with direct access to Sablón Beach. It offers well-equipped rooms with fantastic sea views, private parking and … MoreEUR 74 - 162 Hotel Spa La Hacienda De Don Juan
 The Hotel is situated in the village of Llanes, one of the most famous turistic paradise with beautiul landscapes of Asturias.Our Hotel is where the b… MoreEUR 37 - 188 Montemar
 Set in the pretty town of Llanes in the region of Asturias, this modern hotel is situated in the heart of the town near the port.
Montemar hotel is s… MoreEUR 54 - 184 Las Rocas
 Located in the charming seaside town of LLanes, this hotel has lovely views over the harbour which you can enjoy from the delightful cafeteria with yo… MoreEUR 40 - 80 Las Chimeneas
 Las Chimeneas is located just 300 metres from the sea in the small Asturian town of Celorio, 4 km from Llanes.
All of the rooms in Las Chimeneas have… MoreEUR 54 - 146 Gran Hotel Paraiso
 A 3-star classical hotel with up-to-date services and facilities, just 300 metres from the centre of Llanes and the sea.
Gran Hotel Paraíso offers r… MoreEUR 50 - 140 El Requexu
 El Requexu apartments are located 700 metres from Poo Beach and 1.5 km from central Llanes, on the Asturian Coast. The complex features well-equipped … MoreEUR 53 - 259 Apartamentos Rurales L´Arquera
 Just 1 km south of Llanes, the modern Apartamentos Rurales L´Arquera are ideal for exploring the Cantabrian coast. They have free Wi-Fi and free onsi… MoreEUR 76 - 130 Apartamentos Playa de Toró
 Situated only 50 metres from the beautiful Playa de Toró cove, these apartments are set in an expansive and gardened estate - the perfect place for a… MoreEUR 65 - 112 Apartamentos El Jornu
 Set in the Asturian countryside, El Jornu Apartments are within one kilometre of Llanes. The complex offers a traditional restaurant and views of the … MoreEUR 65 - 130 Apartamentos San Roque
 These apartments are set in a restored 19th-century building in a quiet area of central Llanes. Sablón beach is just a 5-minute walk away.
The Apart… MoreEUR 38 - 206 Arcea Hotel Las Brisas
 Situated at the entrance to Llanes, on the East coast of Asturias, the hotel is ideally located close to the main beaches of the area, with comfortabl… MoreEUR 37 - 224 Don Paco
 This beautiful hotel is set in a restored convent dating form the 17th century, just off Sablón beach in the pretty resort of Llanes.
The Don Paco l… MoreEUR 48 - 199 Arcea La Arquera
 The hotel is located in a country style house, restored and transformed into a traditional eastern Asturias villa. Refurbishment and enlargement has c… MoreEUR 65 - 149 Apartamentos El Cordial De Fausto
 Situated in the historic centre of Llanes, a beautiful Asturian coastal town, El Cordial De Fausto provides smart, spacious and well-equipped apartmen… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Llanes: Guide
Llanes (the Concejo de Llanes, Conceyu de Llanes in Asturian language) an municipality|administrative district of the province of Asturias, in northern Spain. Stretching for about 30 kilometre|km along the coast at the extreme east of the province, Llanes is bounded to the south by the high ridge of the limestone Sierra del Cuera, which rises to over 1,100 metre|m. The region is part of the Costa Verde (Green Coast) of Spain, which is known for its spectacular coastal scenery, beaches, and mountains. Llanes lies to the north of the Picos de Europa, a mountain range whose geology is almost entirely of limestone karst.
Most of the inhabitants of the district live on the coastal plain, on which the largest town is Llanes itself, with a population of about 4,000 out of the total for the district of about 13,000. The folklore, food, and fiestas of the region are famous for their colour and history.
The town of Llanes
Llanes is a traditional fishing port, with an active harbour and many notable monuments and traditions; one plaque commemorates the 65 sailors from Llanes who sailed on the three ships it fitted out for the Spanish Armada in 1588. Parts of the surviving town walls date to 1206. Another plaque commemorates the visit of Emperor Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles V on September 26 1517, who, when on his way to Valladolid to be crowned King of Crown of Castile| Castile, stayed for two nights before resuming his journey.
Today, Llanes is still an active fishing port, with its economy boosted by tourism (mostly by visitors from the rest of Spain) in the summer. The town has a good selection of traditional shops and restaurants, both in and around the town, and the zona de copas is lively at night in summer. Three beaches and a spectacular cliff-top walk, the Paseo de San Pedro, add to the coastal atmosphere.
The landmark old Theatre (the Teatro Benevente), built as part of the main bridge over the river, was pulled down a few years ago, but an exploration of the back streets of the town is always worthwhile.
Near Llanes is the village of , noted for its Ethnographical Museum.
Parishes
Llanes is divided into 27 civil parish|parishes:
Andrín Ardisana Barru Borbolla Caldueñu Los Caleyos | Carranzu Los Carriles Celoriu Cue Hontoria Llanes | Malatería Meré Naves Nueva Parres Pendueles | Po (Asturias)|Po Porrúa Posada (Asturias)|Posada Pría Purón Rales | Tresgrandas Vibañu Vidiagu |
The mountains
From all of the district of Llanes the view to the south is dominated by the limestone mountain wall. Many visitors, however, do not realize that the ridge forming the wall shields the view of the higher Sierra del Cuera above; between the two there are hidden valleys, draining into cave systems. The largest of these valleys is La Llosa de Viango. Unlike the heights of the Picos de Europa further to the south, these valleys are green and pastoral.
From September 6 1937 to September 22 1937, 5,000 men of the Republican forces held off over 33,000 Nationalists, in this area, in an epic resistance which became known as the Battle of El Mazuco. Today, only the melodious sound of cowbells disturbs the peace of the valleys.
The caves
The district contains numerous caves, including a site of archaeological interest at Nueva, and the Cueva Bolado (Herrería) near La Pereda which also contains ancient art as well as open passages.
There are also several significant 'wild' cave systems, including
the Boluga–Caldueñín system, under El Mazuco
These systems were first systematically explored by speleologists from the Oxford University Cave Club (OUCC) and from Speleogroup.
In addition, it is suspected that there is a significant cave system underlying La Llosa de Viango (see the of the cave in the Llosa).
In Llanes itslf, the patron saint of the town, Nuestra Señora del Conceyu, is celebrated with a Fiesta on the 15th August. In addition, there are three big summer Fiestas in the town: in July La Magdalena, in August San Roque, and in September La Guía. These Fiestas are independently organized by three groups with followers in the Llanes population; these have a long and well-known rivalry, and each tries every year to outdo the others and stage the best festivities.
Outside the town, the various parishes and localities in the district celebrate the usual diversity of Fiestas in honour of their patron saints, with emphasis on La Hoguera (the burning at the stake), which consists of the felling of a mountain eucalyptus which is then erected in the village after removing the branches and bark. This is celebrated in several villages, including Celorio, Balmori, and Pancar (where they carry out the entire ritual without the help of their neighbours).
Also famous is the Noche de las Brujas of Barro (a very traditional and popular celebration centred on Asturian mythology), as is the celebration of Santa Ana, the patron saint of Naves, thanks to the free concert given by popular musicians.
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the Rales system
El Cuevón de Pruneda, near Purón. Fiestas
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