This bodegón, which surprises with a proposal of traditional dishes, is located in the heart of the historic center of LlanesAmong cobbled streets and stone houses, rises the Medieval tower, which the people of Llanes simply call The TowerIt is the most visible remnant of the Wall which protected the town in the Middle Ages and is one of the great symbols of monumental Llanes.
Built in the thirteenth centuryIt is a tower of circular plant raised in limestone masonryIts historical value was soon recognized: it was declared National Monument in 1876long before most of Asturias' historic buildings had any kind of protection.
🗺 How to get to the medieval tower
View on Google Maps: Medieval tower of Llanes
The tower is in the Alfonso IX StreetIn the heart of the old town, a few minutes' walk from the Basilica and the port. The most convenient option is leave the car outside the center and explore the area on foot: the historic center is small and is much more enjoyable on foot.
📖 History of the Tower
The tower was part of the walled enclosure which enclosed the medieval town of Llanes. Its function was defensive and for surveillance, and over the centuries it had other uses: it even served as cárcel.
Originally it had three plants and it was topped by a crenellated terraceAccess was not at ground level, but through a opening on the first floor protected by a barbican, a common defensive resource at the time: with the high entrance, the tower was much more difficult to assault.
For years the Torreón housed the tourist office from Llanes. Today the office is located in the old market, on Marqués de Canillejas street, next to the port.
🏰 What to look out for
- La circular plant, unusual in the medieval towers of the region.
- The walls of limestone, the same material that gives character to the entire old town.
- El elevated access on the first floor, designed for defense.
- El crenellated top, which gives it its unmistakable silhouette.
ℹ️ Services and recommendations
- El The exterior can be seen freely at any time of the year.
- El The interior is not always openTo find out if there are tours or exhibitions, check the Llanes Tourist Office (985 40 01 64).
- Early in the morning or at sunset there are fewer people and the light on the stone is better for taking photos.
- The visit is short: combine it with a stroll through the historic center and the port.
📍 What to see nearby
The tower is the perfect starting point for exploring the historic center of Llanes and Main StreetJust a few minutes away are the Basilica of Santa María del Conceyu, Gastañaga Palace and the Llanes CasinoGoing down to the port you will find the Cubes of Memory and, on the other side of the mouth, the Walk of San Pedro.
