City Hall - Lluarca, Asturias, Spain
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
Assisted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ariberna
N 43° 32.640 W 006° 32.159
29T E 699060 N 4824177
The beautiful city of Lluarca has its own Wikipedia article
Waymark Code: WM15WRM
Location: Principado de Asturias, Spain
Date Posted: 03/11/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
Views: 9
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 Relieves del Ayuntamiento - Luarca, Asturias, España - posted by Ariberna

The waymark coordinates and waymark photo is of the City Hall in Lluarca, located in the Alfonso X Plaza.

The gorgeous city of Lluarca is the subject of a Wikipedia article: (visit link)

"Lluarca

Luarca (Lluarca in Asturian and officially) is a parish and the principal town in the municipality of Valdés in Asturias, Spain.

Luarca (town) is a fishing and pleasure port. Luarca (parish) had a population of 4,747 (2018), and an area of 5.84 km2 (2.25 sq mi). The town is 90 km (56 mi) from Oviedo, the capital of Asturias. The Nobel laureate for Medicine in 1959, Severo Ochoa, was born in Luarca. It is well known for its beautiful architecture, landscapes, gastronomy, and tourist attractions. San Timoteo festivities usually attract thousands of people every August.

Centro del Calamar Gigante, said to be the world's only museum dedicated to the giant squid, was based in the town from its opening in 2010 to its destruction by a storm in 2014; it is set to reopen in 2022.

Way of St. James
The Way of St. James named The Northern Way (Camino de la Costa) passes Luarca.

Economy
Fishery and agriculture have dominated the region for hundreds of years. Luarca is home to the ALSA bus company.

Climate
The town experiences warm summers and relatively mild winters, but strong storms occur in autumn.

Points of interest
The Fishery Harbour
Palace of the Marquis of Ferrera
Lighthouse of Luarca
Luarca cemetery

Villages in Luarca (parish)
Luarca (town): population 3,670 (2018)
Almuña: 892 (2018) 43°32'01?N 6°31'29?W
Fontoria: 98 (2018) 43°31'28?N 6°31'42?W
Barcellina: 86 (2018) 43°32'27?N 6°31'08?W
Portizuelo: 1 (2018)"
Wikipedia Url: [Web Link]

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