Tour Llanes and Ethnographic Museum of Eastern Asturias

About this tour

This five-hour tour departs Oviedo to explore two contrasting sides of Eastern Asturias. Begin at the Ethnographic Museum, where agricultural tools, livestock equipment, and festival costumes reveal how valley communities lived across centuries. Then travel to the coastal town of Llanes for a guided walk through its medieval quarter, taking in the old walls, fortified tower, and Ibarrola's striking Cubos de la Memoria public art installation. An hour of unscheduled time lets you wander the fishing harbour, grab lunch at a local restaurant, or simply soak in the port's working atmosphere.

Highlights

• Ethnographic Museum's collection of rural Asturian crafts and traditions
• Medieval fortifications and tower in Llanes' historic centre
• Cubos de la Memoria—bold contemporary art installation by Ibarrola
• Active fishing port with authentic local seafood restaurants
• Valley agricultural heritage through museum exhibits and tools
• Air-conditioned transport from central Oviedo

What to expect

You'll start with a guided museum visit examining how Asturian villagers farmed, raised livestock, and celebrated festivals over generations. The exhibits showcase period tools and domestic objects in an atmospheric setting. The drive to Llanes takes you toward the coast, arriving mid-morning. Your guide walks you through narrow medieval streets, pointing out defensive structures and explaining the town's maritime history before stopping at the Cubos—a series of colourful, geometric public sculptures facing the water. You'll then have sixty minutes free to explore independently: grab a menu del día at a harbourside café, browse the market, or simply sit and watch fishing boats.

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