Luarca
Ḷḷuarca in Asturian and as official name[1] also Luarca is a parish and the principal town in the municipality of Valdés in Asturias, Spain.
Ḷḷuarca | |
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.jpg) Night view | |
| Coordinates: 43°32′32″N 6°32′9″W | |
| Country |  |
| Autonomous community |  |
| Province | Asturias |
| Comarca | Comarca Vaqueira |
| Municipality | Valdés |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.84 km2 (2.25 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 4,817 |
| • Density | 824.8/km2 (2,136/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | luarqués/luarquesa |
Luarca (town) is a fishing and pleasure port. Luarca (parish) has a population of 4,817 (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's well known for its beautiful architecture, landscapes, gastronomy and tourist attractions. San Timoteo festivity usually concentrates thousands of people every August.
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
Villages in Luarca (parish)
- Luarca (town): 3,842 hab. (2017)
- Almuña: 914 hab. (2018) 43°32′01″N 6°31′29″W
- Fontouria: 28 hab. (2018) 43°31′28″N 6°31′42″W
- Barceļļina: 75 hab. (2018) 43°32′27″N 6°31′08″W
- Portizuelo: 1 hab. (2018)
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