Lluanco/Luanco

It is the closest fishing village to the Peñes, the most northerly point of Asturias, and that marks its character. Lluanco/Luanco, in the council of Gozón, offers idyllic scenery both by land and by sea. A secluded harbour and beautiful beaches, and a church that almost bathes in the Bay of Biscay...

Its port served as a shelter for its large fleet, initially dedicated to whale fishing, which then moved on to catching tuna, sardines, xarda (mackerel), pixin (monkfish), spider crabs, andarica (crab) and goose barnacles. There was also a thriving canning industry. It is precisely this great seafaring tradition that gave rise to the Asturias Maritime Museum, the oldest museum in the Principality (it was founded in 1948), an icon of culture linked to the sea, where there are models of boats, fishing tackle and gear, as well as a journey through the evolution of navigation, nautical charts and a wide selection of the flora and fauna of the Bay of Biscay.

A stroll through the Old Town, with its Clock Tower, one of the few examples of public architecture from the 18th century, which has been used as a watchtower, prison and warehouse. Also, don't miss the opportunity to taste its popular dishes, enjoy its spectacular views and its beaches.

Luanco also has a wonderful promenade, where at the end of La Marina beach you will find the church of Santa María, whose interior houses the Cristo del Socorro (Christ of Succour ) which, according to tradition, saved some Luanco sailors from a storm in the 17th century.

A hyperactive town as far as sport and culture are concerned, it stands out for its vocation for sailing and regattas, and also for having held one of the most original and famous beach tennis tournaments for many years.

Gastronomically speaking, it shares and competes with Candás in the tradition of sweets and seafood, also producing marañuelas. And of course, as far as atmosphere is concerned, it is one of the most "chic" Cantabrian fishing villages.