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Luanco

Asturias, Spain · Europe

About Luanco

Luanco works well as a base: 5 minutes from Candás, 45km from Alto de l'Angliru.

Luanco is a town located in Asturias, Spain. With a population of 10,427, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Luanco sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Luanco to your route.

About Luanco

Luanco (Asturian: Lluanco) is the capital parish of the municipality of Gozón, within the province of Asturias, in northern Spain. The population is 5,693 (INE 2007). Luanco was an important fishing and whaling port. Currently, Luanco is a relevant tourist point in northern Spain, well known for its historic buildings

Read more (Santa María church, the Torre del Reloj, or the Palace of Menéndez Pola), the beaches of Santa María and La Ribera and its gastronomy. The parish also hosts the Torneo Tenis Playa, the only organized tennis tournament played on sand courts.

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Luanco offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Luanco located?

Luanco is located in Asturias, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 43.6152 latitude, -5.7934 longitude.

What is the population of Luanco?

Luanco has a population of approximately 10,427 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
10,427
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Asturias
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.6152, -5.7934

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Luanco

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Santa Maria del Naranco

A graceful 9th-century pre-Romanesque royal hall on Mount Naranco, a UNESCO marvel of barrel-vaulted Asturian architecture overlooking Oviedo.

27 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Oviedo Cathedral

A soaring Gothic cathedral guarding the pre-Romanesque Holy Chamber of Asturian relics, the start of the original Camino Primitivo.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Cudillero

A tiny Asturian fishing village with brightly colored houses cascading down a steep hillside to a sheltered harbor.

29 km · about 35 min drive

coastal drive

Ruta de la Costa Cantabrica

Spain's spectacular northern coastal route winding along green cliffs, hidden beaches, and fishing villages from Bilbao to A Coruna.

30 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Playa del Silencio

A crescent of pale pebbles cradled by a green amphitheatre of cliffs and offshore rock pinnacles, Asturias' most photographed wild beach.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Alto de l'Angliru

The most feared climb in the Vuelta a España: a dead-end Asturian mountain road with gradients up to 23.5% and a summit balcony over green valleys: a bucket-list drive for cycling fans.

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mirador del Fitu

A 1927 concrete viewing platform perched on the AS-260 mountain road, offering a single sweeping panorama of both the Picos de Europa and the Asturian coast.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Luanco

  • 30 kmRuta de la Costa CantabricaSpain's spectacular northern coastal route winding along green cliffs, hidden beaches, and fishing villages from Bilbao to A Coruna.
  • 45 kmAlto de l'AngliruThe most feared climb in the Vuelta a España: a dead-end Asturian mountain road with gradients up to 23.5% and a summit balcony over green valleys: a bucket-list drive for cycling fans.
  • 52 kmMirador del FituA 1927 concrete viewing platform perched on the AS-260 mountain road, offering a single sweeping panorama of both the Picos de Europa and the Asturian coast.
  • 69 kmPuerto de PajaresThe historic 1,378 m pass on the old N-630 linking León with Asturias, a snaking pre-motorway route past the Valgrande-Pajares ski area with big Cantabrian mountain views.
  • 76 kmDesfiladero de los Beyos (N-625)The N-625 threads one of Europe's narrowest road gorges, squeezed between towering limestone walls along the Sella river on the western edge of the Picos de Europa.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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