Llanes

Asturias' coastal gem with painted harbour cubes and secret coves.

Llanes is eastern Asturias' most enchanting coastal town, where a medieval harbour adorned with Agustín Ibarrola's painted cubes gives way to over thirty beaches-hidden coves, sea-cliff pools, and golden strands-beneath the dramatic limestone peaks of the Sierra del Cuera.

Highlights

• Cubos de la Memoria painted harbour
• 30+ beaches and secret coves
• Playa de Gulpiyuri (inland beach)
• Bufones de Pría blowholes
• Sierra del Cuera mountain backdrop
• Medieval old town walls
• Asturian seafood and cider

Best Time to Visit

June through September for beach weather. July-August is busiest. September offers warm water and golden light. Spring brings green landscapes and wildflowers.

Language: Spanish, Asturian · Currency: Euro (EUR, €)