Begega

Begega ( Asturian Bixega ) is a place and a parish ( Parroquia ) in the municipality of Belmonte de Miranda of the autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Begega is the administrative seat of the Parroquia, whose 65 inhabitants (2011 ) live in five villages in an area of ​​13.34 km ².

Begega is known for its scenery and the already operated by the Romans in open pit gold mine. This was expanded in 2004 in mining and closed in 2006.

Attractions

  • Parish Church of Santa Eulalia in Begega.
  • Open-pit gold mine. ( Can be seen by appointment for groups. )

Villages and hamlets of the Parroquia

Swell

  • Population figures, see INE
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