In Lledías, a building more than 200 years old, traditional dance customs and a landscape with a lagoon that forms only after heavy rainfall come together. Those looking for accommodation in Lledías can therefore get to know the area through two distinct themes: cultural heritage and nature shaped by the seasons. Other specific features include a square used for Folixas and markets, as well as historic lime kilns.

Chapel, village square and festive traditions

The Chapel of San Francisco is more than 200 years old and is a clear historical landmark in the local culture. Near the spring in Lledías is a paved square known to residents as “La capilla” (the chapel). Folixas and markets take place there. The chapel and square represent different aspects of the area: one is an older religious building, while the other is a space used as a venue for events.

The Pericote is also part of Lledías’ cultural identity. The Pericote is a traditional Asturian dance, and the village dance group performs it outside Lledías too. There is also a local variant with its own name: Pericote zurro. It is a version of the original Pericote from Lledías. The broader dance tradition and its local variant can thus be seen as two related but distinct facets. Another way to place Lledías in its cultural context is the “Pueblo Ejemplar de Llanes” award, which it won in 2019.

For the Fiesta de San Francisco, announced for October 2 and 3, 2026, the programme followed the previous year’s programme. Events announced included a solemn Mass, a procession and the raising of a traditional festival pole, the hoguera. A barbecue and rice pudding (arroz con leche) were planned for the 2026 Fiesta de Inicio de Verano. These details refer to the respective programmes and are not a general events calendar.

Lime kilns with a long history

Traditional lime kilns are another aspect of the area’s heritage. Evidence of them dates back to the 18th century, and about half a dozen have been documented within the village’s territory. This places the history of the lime kilns in context without assigning individual dates to the different kilns, which are not described in further detail here. An immersive 360-degree video is available for those who would like to explore the historic lime kilns virtually. As its availability may change, it is advisable to check beforehand whether the video is still available.

Wooded landscape and seasonal lagoon

In the eastern part of Lledías, an extensive wooded area, together with the Arroyo de la Marea and the Calabres River, forms a landscape of considerable value. There is also a seasonal lagoon in the area known as La Marea: it forms after heavy rainfall. This distinction matters when planning a visit. The chapel and lime kilns are part of the area’s historical heritage, while the lagoon depends on a particular weather condition and is therefore not a constant feature throughout the year.

This combination makes it easier to choose what to explore in Lledías based on personal interests, without treating culture and landscape as a single activity. The features described offer specific points of reference; the lagoon, however, depends on heavy rainfall.

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