Luarca (Ḷḷuarca in Asturian and coofficiallyDecree 77 of August 5th, 2014 establishing the official names of the Council of Valdés
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in the

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of Valdés in

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. Luarca (town) is a fishing and pleasure port. Luarca (parish) had a population of 4,670 (2021), and an area of . The town is from

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, the capital of Asturias. The

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for

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in 1959,

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, 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. Museo 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 reopened at a new location in the centre of town in 2022.

Way of St. James

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

Economy

Fishery Fishery can mean either the enterprise of raising or harvesting fish and other aquatic life or, more commonly, the site where such enterprise takes place ( a.k.a., fishing grounds). Commercial fisheries include wild fisheries and fish far ...

and

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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 * Giant Squid Museum Luarca-Spain

Notable people

(1905–1993), physician and biochemist, Nobel prizewinner

Villages in Luarca (parish)

* Luarca (town): population 3,620 (2021) * Almuña: 870 (2021) * Fontoria: 92 (2021) * Barceḷḷina: 87 (2021) * Portizuelo: 1 (2021)

References

External links

City page

Asturian Map]
Luarca. The White Town of the Green Coast
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