Llanes is a municipality on the northeastern part of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain. It occupies 264 sq km (102 sq mi) along a 30-km stretch of the coastline, and has a population of 14,000 people (2012 estimate).

Llanes has all along been a fishing port. Its history goes back to at least the 16th century. Today it is a charming little town that attracts a steady stream of domestic tourist to enjoy its atmosphere by the sea.

View of Llanes in Asturias, Spain, with its lighthouse
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Visiting Llanes

You can fly to Asturias Airport (OVD) and take a taxi or bus from there.

Church of Niembro in Llanes, Asturias, Spain
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Places of Interest in Llanes

  1. Basilica de Santa María del Concejo

  2. Church of Niembro

  3. Ethnographical Museum

  4. Llanes Casino

  5. Teatro Benevente


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