Asturias district, Asturias, Spain

Places to visit near Luanco

Luanco is a town in Asturias district, Asturias, Spain, home to about 10,672 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 20 museums and 24 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Iglesia de Santa María (1 km), Iglesia de Santa María (6 km) and Embalse de Tresona / Trasona (13 km).

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Luanco at a glance

Location
Asturias district, Asturias, Spain
Population
about 10,672
Coordinates
43.6152° N, 5.7934° W
Places within 50 km
178 (86 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Luanco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Luanco: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Luanco

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Luanco. The closest is Torre del Reloj (1 km); the best-known is Teatro Armando Palacio Valdés (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Luanco

66 churches within 100 km of Luanco. The closest is Iglesia de Santa María (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Luanco

25 museums within 100 km of Luanco. The closest is Museo Marítimo de Asturias (1 km); the best-known is Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Luanco

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Luanco. The closest is Playa de La Ribera (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Luanco

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Luanco. The closest is La Granda (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Luanco

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Luanco. The closest is Embalse de La Granda (10 km); the best-known is Embalse de Tresona / Trasona (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Luanco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luanco
  2. 1 km Iglesia de Santa María · church, Asturias
  3. 7 km Iglesia de Santa María · church, Asturias
  4. 8 km Embalse de Tresona / Trasona · lake, Asturias
  5. 5 km Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre · museum, Asturias
  6. 1 km Iglesia de Los Padres Franciscanos · church, Asturias
  7. 15 km Back to Luanco

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    Within 15 km of Luanco

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luanco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6277Torre del Reloj (1 km)
    Churches4266Iglesia de Santa María (1 km)
    Museums2025Museo Marítimo de Asturias (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2425Playa de La Ribera (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59La Granda (8 km)
    Other attractions99Puerto Deportivo de Gijón (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Embalse de La Granda (10 km)
    Caves25Cave of Las Caldas (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Jardín Botánico Atlántico (22 km)
    Parks44Parque de Ferrera (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Ría de Avilés (14 km)
    Treks12Northern Route (Asturia) (20 km)

    Luanco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luanco?

    Iglesia de Santa María (church, about 1 km), Iglesia de Santa María (church, about 6 km), Embalse de Tresona / Trasona (lake, about 13 km), Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre (museum, about 15 km), Iglesia de Los Padres Franciscanos (church, about 15 km), Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés (museum, about 15 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 20 museums, 24 beaches & coast, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Luanco?

    Torre del Reloj, about 1 km by road; Palacio de Los Menéndez Pola (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Luanco?

    Iglesia de Santa María, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Santa María (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Luanco?

    Museo Marítimo de Asturias, about 1 km by road; Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luanco?

    Start in Luanco, visit Iglesia de Santa María, then Iglesia de Santa María, then Embalse de Tresona / Trasona, then Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre, then Iglesia de Los Padres Franciscanos, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luanco?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Luanco

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