Eating in Liébana
Liébana is meant to be eaten slowly. The cocido lebaniego with its Pedrosillo chickpeas, the DOP quesucos, the Bejes-Tresviso blue cheese matured in caves, the honey from the valleys and the orujo that closes the meal. Everything we mention here is less than an hour from the house, and nearly all of it under twenty minutes.
Where to eat
Eight tables we trust, from the village dining room to the grill house and creative cooking. Worth booking in high season.
El Oso
Our first recommendation. Creative cooking with seasonal produce in a privileged setting. Book well ahead.
DirectionsAsador Llorente
A local institution, known for its excellent chargrilled meat and traditional cooking.
DirectionsEl Cenador del Capitán
Tradition and creativity in equal measure, with a carefully judged menu and gluten-free options.
DirectionsVenta de Vieda
Magnificent meat dishes, cachopo (a stuffed breaded cutlet) and cheesecake, with a terrace where you can enjoy great views of the river and the mountains.
DirectionsBar Máximo
Simple, excellent home cooking. Highly recommended: the menestra de verduras (vegetable stew) and the cocido lebaniego.
DirectionsVicente Campo
Meat from their own herd, a step away from the Picos. Traditional cooking, well executed.
DirectionsArtisan shops and producers
Local producers where you can buy at source and, in many cases, visit the workshop and taste.
Quesos y Cosas
Our go-to shop, right next door in Mogrovejo. Local cheeses and a carefully chosen selection of regional produce.
DirectionsQuesería Río Deva
DOP Liébana cheeses made with cow, sheep and goat milk, plus their award-winning azuluco. Direct sales at the dairy, on the road to Fuente Dé.
Visit websiteDestilería El Coterón
Orujo and orujo cream from Liébana. Guided tours of the stills all year round, with tasting.
Visit websiteBodega Picos de Cabariezo
A family winery and distillery. Tours covering winemaking and distilling, with a tasting of wines and spirits.
Visit websiteMartínez de Cos
A spectacular spot with views of the Picos de Europa, where you will find artisan orujo, vegetables from their own garden and homemade ice cream. Our tip: the cream ice cream from La Vaca Renata. Delicious!
DirectionsDo call ahead before visiting the dairies and distilleries: they are small businesses and their opening hours change with the season.