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Parish in Asturias, Spain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Luanco (Asturian: Lluanco) is the capital parish of the municipality of Gozón, within the province of Asturias, in northern Spain.[1]

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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. The parish also hosts the Torneo Tenis Playa, the only organized tennis tournament played on sand courts.[2][3]

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Villages and hamlets

  • Aramar
  • Balbín
  • Legua
  • Luanco (capital)
  • Mazorra
  • Moniello
  • Peroño
  • Santa Ana
  • Santa Eualia de Nembro

Gallery

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    Santa María church
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    Interior altar of the Santa María church in Lluanco
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    Santa María church
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    Santa María beach
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    Typical buildings
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    Menéndez Pola Palace
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    Maritime Museum
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    Plañideras, Pepe Antonio Márquez

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