The Camino de Santiago crosses the municipality of Llanera from south to north. Along this section, the route is signposted with yellow arrows and yellow scallop-shell symbols on tiles. The Camino passes through Llanera via the medieval Puente de Cayés bridge and crosses the Río Nora there. The Llanera section also reaches the Alto de la Miranda viewpoint, from which the sea is visible.
When staying in Llanera, looking for a holiday apartment is one possible accommodation option.
Culture
The Molín de La Ponte has been restored; its weir dates from the 12th century. The Capilla de La Ponte is a Baroque chapel built at the end of the 17th century. The Iglesia de Santiago in Arlós is one of Llanera’s three cultural heritage sites with Bien de Interés Cultural status. The Palacio de Villanueva in San Cucao is also one of these three cultural heritage sites.
A preserved testimony to the area’s more recent history is the standing chimney of the former La Sierra brickworks. It is the only remaining built testimony to the local tradition of brick and ceramics factories, which existed from the 18th century until the middle of the 20th century. The Fiesta de los Exconxuraos in Llanera commemorates a historical event in the municipality of Llanera.
The Ruta de la Cerámica, also known as the Ruta del Barro de Villayo, begins at the Iglesia de Santa Cruz and follows rural roads through Villayo. Villayo is known for its pottery tradition and local ceramics production. High-quality black ceramics are produced there, including household vessels such as pots, casseroles and jugs. The Escuela Municipal de Cerámica in Posada de Llanera is involved in recovering and preserving this local black ceramics tradition.
Nature
The Rutas Conectadas trail network in Llanera offers hiking trails through varied topography and broad valleys with natural viewpoints. Hiking trails in Llanera lead to Pico Gorfolí. The Ruta de Mundín is suitable for both hiking and cycling and passes the Palacio de Villabona as well as colourful murals near the Renfe station in Villabona. The Circular El Fresno connects the Circular de Covarones, Ruta de la Cerámica and Ruta Ferroñes–Arlós routes.
The Mirador de Monteagudo offers views of the Noval valley near Ferroñes and, in clear weather, of Monte Naranco, the Cantabrian Mountains and the Cantabrian Sea. On the Ruta Circular Covarones, stone arches, caves and natural karst formations can be seen along the riverbank. The Los Covarones recreation area has parking spaces, tables and a children’s area.
Leisure
The Circuito Fernando Alonso offers groups of at least ten adults the opportunity to go karting with prior reservation. The Campo de Golf La Morgal has more than 50 practice tee positions on natural grass. In Llanera, traditional as well as more modern preparations can be found throughout the year as part of gastronomic campaigns or event-related celebrations.
Geographical Location
Llanera is located halfway between eastern and western Asturias and is equidistant from Oviedo, Gijón and Avilés.
For further local navigation: Lugo De Llanera.
