Luanco
Parish in Asturias, Spain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Luanco (Asturian: Lluanco) is the capital parish of the municipality of Gozón, within the province of Asturias, in northern Spain.[1]
Luanco | |
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 Luanco | |
| Coordinates: 43.6175°N 5.793889°W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Asturias |
| Province | Asturias |
| Municipality | Gozón |
The population is 5,693 (INE 2007).
Luanco was an important fishing and whaling port. Currently, Luanco is a relevant tourist point in northern Spain, well known for its historic buildings (Santa María church, the Torre del Reloj or the Palace of Menéndez Pola), the beaches of Santa María and La Ribera and its gastronomy.
Villages and hamlets
- Aramar
- Balbín
- Legua
- Luanco (capital)
- Mazorra
- Moniello
- Peroño
- Santa Ana
- Santa Eualia de Nembro
Gallery
Santa María church
Interior altar of the Santa María church in Lluanco
Santa María church
Santa María beach
Typical buildings
Menéndez Pola Palace
Maritime Museum
Plañideras, Pepe Antonio Márquez
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References
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