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
Night view
Coordinates: 43°32′32″N 6°32′9″W
Country Spain
Autonomous community Asturias
ProvinceAsturias
ComarcaComarca Vaqueira
MunicipalityValdés
Area
  Total5.84 km2 (2.25 sq mi)
Highest elevation
110 m (360 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total4,747 (parish)
  Density812.8/km2 (2,105/sq mi)
Demonym(s)luarqués/luarquesa

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'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
Boats in the harbour, Luarca, Spain.
Luarca cemetery

Villages in Luarca (parish)

See also

References

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