Barro (Llanes)

Barro is one of 28 parroquias in the municipality of Llanes of the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain.

Geography

Barro is a Parroquia with 445 inhabitants ( 2011) and an area of 9.42 km ². It is 15 m above sea level. The Llanu Santana is 211 m, the highest point of the Parroquia. La Peña Blanca ( 1,177 m ) is the largest survey of the Parroquia. Llanes, the capital town is 7 km away.

Waters in the Parroquia

The Parroquia is just a few 100 meters from the Cantabrian Sea. The beach Playa de Barro is typical for the whole of Asturias.

Transport links

Nearest airports are Oviedo and Santander. The feve has several stops in the Parroquia.

On the Way of St. James

Barro and the Church Parish Church de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores and the Capilla de las Animas are stations on the Camino de Santiago Camino de la Costa.

Economy

Fishing and agriculture characterizes the region since ancient times. Through the mountains and the nearby sea, the region has become a tourist destination, which promotes the economy significantly.

Climate

Pleasantly mild summers with mild also, rarely severe winters. In the highlands of the winters can be quite severe.

Attractions

• Capilla (chapel ) de las Animas
• Iglesia ( church) de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

Festivals and Celebrations

• San Antolin - September 1 to 2
• Santa Ana - July 26

Villages and hamlets in the Parroquia

• Balmori - 161 inhabitants (2011) 43 ° 25 ' 24 "N, 4 ° 50 ' 5" W43.423315 - 4.834671
• Barro ( Barru ) - 119 inhabitants (2011) 43 ° 26 '1 " N, 4 ° 49' 50 " W43.433476 - 4.830465
• Niembro ( Niembru ) - 165 inhabitants (2011) 43 ° 26 ' 12 " N, 4 ° 50' 22" W43.436763 - 4.839478

Swell

• Population figures, see INE
• Zip see postcodes
• Coordinates and altitude information see Google Earth