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Riaño

Castille and León, Spain · Europe

About Riaño

Riaño works well as a base: 10 minutes from Boca de Huérgano, 25km from Desfiladero de los Beyos (N-625).

Riaño is a town located in Castille and León, Spain. With a population of 531, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Riaño 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 Riaño to your route.

About Riaño

The Cantabrian Mountains or Cantabrian Range (Spanish: Cordillera Cantábrica) are one of the main systems of mountain ranges in Spain. They stretch for over 300 km (180 miles) across northern Spain, from the western limit of the Pyrenees to the Galician Massif in Galicia, along the coast of the Cantabrian Sea. Their

Read more easternmost end meets the Sistema Ibérico. These mountains are a distinct physiographic province of the larger Alpine System physiographic division. The Cantabrian Mountains offer a wide range of trails for hiking, as well as many challenging climbing routes. Skiing is possible in the ski resorts of Alto Campoo, Valgrande-Pajares, Fuentes de Invierno, San Isidro, Leitariegos and Manzaneda.

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Where is Riaño located?

Riaño is located in Castille and León, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.9770 latitude, -5.0035 longitude.

What is the population of Riaño?

Riaño has a population of approximately 531 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
531
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Castille and León
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.9770, -5.0035

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 Riaño

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Puerto de San Glorio

A 1,609 m pass on the N-621 between Potes and Riaño, famed for the nearby Mirador de Llesba brown-bear monument and grandstand views of the Picos de Europa massifs.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Fuente De Cable Car

A vertiginous cable car rockets 750m up a sheer cliff into the heart of the Picos de Europa, opening onto a high alpine plateau of trails.

24 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Desfiladero 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Picos de Europa National Park

Spain's first national park, a jagged limestone massif of soaring peaks, deep gorges and emerald valleys straddling three regions.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Lakes of Covadonga

Two ethereal glacial lakes set in a dramatic alpine amphitheater within the Picos de Europa, a sacred site in Spanish history.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Ruta del Cares

The 'Divine Gorge' trail clings to cliffs hundreds of metres above the Cares river, one of Spain's most spectacular and popular hikes.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Santuario de Covadonga

A pink-stone basilica and the Holy Cave shrine wedged into a cliff mark the birthplace of the Reconquista in a misty mountain gorge.

37 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Desfiladero de la Hermida

Spain's longest gorge carves a dramatic 21km road between towering limestone walls along the Deva river into the Picos.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Riaño

  • 22 kmPuerto de San GlorioA 1,609 m pass on the N-621 between Potes and Riaño, famed for the nearby Mirador de Llesba brown-bear monument and grandstand views of the Picos de Europa massifs.
  • 24 kmFuente De Cable CarA vertiginous cable car rockets 750m up a sheer cliff into the heart of the Picos de Europa, opening onto a high alpine plateau of trails.
  • 25 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.
  • 41 kmDesfiladero de la HermidaSpain's longest gorge carves a dramatic 21km road between towering limestone walls along the Deva river into the Picos.
  • 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.
  • 62 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.

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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