LLANES

llanes, a seaport of northern spain, in the province of oviedo, on the river carrocedo and the bay of biscay. pop. (1900) 18,684. the streets are mostly narrow and irregular, and contain some curious old houses. the principal buildings are a fine gothic church and an old augustinian monastery, which has been converted into a school and meteorological station. in summer the fine climate, scenery and sea-bathing attract many visitors. llanes is a second-class port for light-draught vessels; but the entrance is narrow, and rather difficult in rough weather. the trade is chiefly in agricultural produce, timber, butter and fish.