Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain

Places to visit near Llanes

Llanes is a town in Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain, home to about 14,013 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 15 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 caves. The must-see places are Iglesia de Santa María (Llanes) (1 km), European Long Distance Path E9 East Asturies (1 km) and San Antolín de Bedón (12 km).

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Llanes, Cantabria
Llanes, Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Llanes at a glance

Location
Cantabria district, Cantabria, Spain
Population
about 14,013
Coordinates
43.4198° N, 4.7549° W
Places within 50 km
76 (45 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Llanes

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Forts & heritage near Llanes

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Llanes. The closest is Torreón de Llanes (1 km); the best-known is Palace of la Espriella En Villahormes (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Llanes

52 churches within 100 km of Llanes. The closest is Capilla de la Magdalena (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Santa María (Llanes) (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Llanes

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Llanes. The closest is El Castrellín (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Llanes

21 caves within 100 km of Llanes. The closest is La Herrería (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Llanes

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Llanes. The closest is Macizo de Ándara (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Llanes

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Llanes. The closest is Playa del Sablón (1 km); the best-known is Playa de Gulpiyuri (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Llanes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Llanes
  2. 1 km European Long Distance Path E9 East Asturies · trek, Asturias
  3. 1 km Iglesia de Santa María (Llanes) · church, Cantabria
  4. 14 km Playa de Gulpiyuri · beach, Cantabria
  5. 2 km Palace of la Espriella En Villahormes · palace, Cantabria
  6. 4 km San Antolín de Bedón · church, Cantabria
  7. 12 km Back to Llanes

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    Within 15 km of Llanes

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Llanes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1553Torreón de Llanes (1 km)
    Churches1552Capilla de la Magdalena (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1022El Castrellín (6 km)
    Caves1621La Herrería (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens312Macizo de Ándara (27 km)
    Beaches & coast611Playa del Sablón (1 km)
    Museums19Muséu Etnográficu del Oriente d'Asturias (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves35La Islona (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Antiguo Lago de Ándara (29 km)
    Parks04Parque Dolores Fernández Duro (96 km)
    Other attractions23Casa del Cercáu (1 km)
    Treks22European Long Distance Path E9 East Asturies (1 km)

    Llanes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Llanes?

    Iglesia de Santa María (Llanes) (church, about 1 km), European Long Distance Path E9 East Asturies (trek, about 1 km), San Antolín de Bedón (church, about 12 km), Playa de Gulpiyuri (beach, about 14 km), Palace of la Espriella En Villahormes (palace, about 15 km), Church of Santa María de Llas (heritage site, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Llanes?

    76 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 caves, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Llanes?

    Torreón de Llanes, about 1 km by road; Tower of Llanes (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Llanes?

    Capilla de la Magdalena, about 1 km by road; Basílica de Llanes (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Llanes?

    El Castrellín, about 6 km by road; Naranjo de Bulnes / Picu Urriellu (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Llanes?

    Start in Llanes, visit European Long Distance Path E9 East Asturies, then Iglesia de Santa María (Llanes), then Playa de Gulpiyuri, then Palace of la Espriella En Villahormes, then San Antolín de Bedón, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Llanes?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Llanes

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Llanes’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Llanes on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.