What to do on a weekend in Llanes

Llanes is experiencing a special moment. Poo Beach has been chosen as the Best Beach in Spain 2026, and the Santa Ana Fishermen's Guild received from the Royal Family the Exemplary Village of Asturias Award 2026All the more reason to escape. The municipality boasts 56 km of coastline between the Sierra del Cuera mountains and the Cantabrian Sea, offering much more than just a weekend getaway. Even so, with two well-planned days you can see the essentials.

If you only have one day, start with our route of What to see in Llanes in 1 dayIf you have two, keep reading.

Your weekend in Llanes at a glance

Friday afternoon and Saturday: the villa, the sea and the best sunset

Friday afternoon: arrival and first glass of cider

If you arrive on Friday, leave your luggage and go down to the port of LlanesIt's the best first contact with the town, its boats, its terraces, and the maritime atmosphere that this year has led its Brotherhood to be Exemplary Town of Asturias 2026End your day at a cider house. In our guide to cider houses in Llanes We'll tell you how to pour cider and where to drink it.

Saturday 10:00 am – Historic center of Llanes

Start in the old town: the medieval walls, the Torreón (tower), Plaza de Santa Ana, and the Basilica of Santa María del Conceyu. Everything is close together and can be explored on foot in a couple of hours. You can find a stop-by-stop itinerary on our route. What to see in Llanes in 1 day.

If you prefer to be told about it, Free Tour Llanes It lasts 2 hours and covers the history and monuments of the town. If you want to go at your own pace with a guide just for your group, there is the private tour of Llanes2,5 hours long and from €90 per group.

Saturday 12:30 pm – Port and Cubes of Memory

Go down to the pier to see the Cubes of Memory Agustín Ibarrola's painting is the most photographed image in Llanes. If you'd like to take something home, you'll find shops in the old town and the port carrying our selection of souvenirs. What to buy in Llanes.

Saturday 14:00 PM – Lunch in the center

Fish from the Cantabrian Sea, fabada (Asturian bean stew), Asturian cheeses, cachopo (breaded and stuffed veal or pork cutlet), or tortos (corn cakes). On weekends, the restaurants in the city center and the port are packed, so reserveDo you have any ideas? where to eat in Llanes.

Saturday 16:30 p.m. – Afternoon at the beach or sea

You have two options depending on the time and inclination:

• Relaxed plan: Sablón Beach, next to the center, or Toró Beach, with its rocks sticking out of the sand.
• Active plan: Just a few minutes away by car, in Celorio, you can do a Kayak tour in Llanes (2 hours, from €30) or a surf course in Celorio (1-2 hours, from €25), suitable for beginners. Next to Celorio is the Las Cámaras Beach.

Saturday 19:00 PM – Sunset on the Paseo de San Pedro

Go to the Walk of San Pedro, on the cliffs, overlooking Sablón, the port and the Sierra del Cuera. It is one of the 3 best viewpoints to watch the sunset in LlanesAfterwards, have dinner at the villa and take one last stroll around the illuminated harbor.

Sunday: blowholes, wild beaches and coastal villages

On Sunday, leave the town and explore the surrounding area. We suggest two driving routes. Choose one depending on where you're heading home or what you'd like to see.

East route: Arenillas blowholes, Peña Tú and hidden coves

10: 00 h - Route of the Arenillas Blowholes. It's an easy coastal walk through meadows and along cliffs. With the sea as a backdrop, the blowholes spout columns of water with an unforgettable roar.

12:00 h – Idol of Peña Tú. Very close by, in Puertas de Vidiago, is this symbol of Asturian prehistoric art. We'll tell you about it in Museums in Llanes and surrounding areas.

14:00 PM – Lunch in Vidiago or Pendueles.

16:00 PM – Beach. La Vidiago Beach It has easy access and services. If you're looking for something wild, the La Acacia Beach, in Pendueles, is one of the most secret coves on the eastern coast.

Guided alternative: la hiking route along the eastern coast of Llanes It departs from Pendueles. It lasts 2 hours, is of low difficulty and costs from €30.

West route: Bufones de Pría, Torimbia and the Best Beach in Spain

10: 00 h - Bufones de Pría. They're the most spectacular in the municipality, but they only "work" at high tide and with a strong swell. Check before you go. When to see the jesters of Priawith tides, route and tips.

12:30 pm – Torimbia Viewpoint. It's one of the iconic images of Asturias and another of the best viewpoints in Llanes.

14:00 PM – Lunch in Niembru, Barro or Celorio. If you like cheese, take advantage of the cheese route in Llanes to take away cheeses from Vidiago, Pría or Porrúa.

16: 00 h - Poo Beach. It's 2 km from the village, has calm waters, and has just been chosen Best Beach in Spain 2026It's a good way to end before returning.

Have you got energy to spare? A mountain Sunday

If hiking is your thing, swap the coast for the Sierra del Cuera. Route to La Muezca PeakAt 691 meters, it is one of the most accessible peaks. Dark Valley Route It offers some of the most picturesque landscapes in the council.

If you want a full day with a guide, you have two options. Hiking route to Picos de Europa from Llanes It lasts 7 hours and costs from €120. Excursion to Bulnes with funicular and Cabrales cheese It takes 8 to 12 hours and costs from €75. You can find more ideas at routes through the Sierra del Cuera.

Tailor your weekend: make plans according to the weather and who you're traveling with

To see all the options, check out our complete guide to activities in Llanes.

Where to stay for a weekend in Llanes

For two nights, the most practical option is to stay in the village or very close by. That way, you can do everything on foot on Saturday and then drive to any point in the municipality on Sunday.

You have all the options in Where to sleep in LlanesIn summer and on long weekends, book in advance.

Food & drink

Friday, cider house. Saturday, fish in the city center or at the port. Sunday, lunch in a town along the route. You can find our recommendations at the best restaurants in Llanes and in the guide of cider houses in Llanes.

Tips for your weekend in Llanes

• Come by car or rent one. The village is walkable, but on Sunday you'll need to travel along the coast. If you arrive by plane, you have several options. flights, transfer from the airport y car rental.
• Arrive early to park. The city center gets very crowded on Saturdays. The Sablón Beach parking lot is the most convenient option, and you have all the alternatives in our [link to website/service]. Guide to parking in Llanes.
• Check the tides before Sunday. The blowholes are only impressive at high tide and with a rough sea. When the sea is calm, change your route to the beach or mountains.
• Book a table and activities. Downtown restaurants, kayaking, and surf lessons are packed on summer weekends and holidays.
• Check the schedule. Festivals, markets, and competitions can change your weekend. Check them out in the Llanes events calendar.
• Wear comfortable shoes and a raincoat. You'll walk along cobbled streets, cliffside promenades and coastal paths, and in Asturias the weather changes quickly.