Luanco

Luanco (Asturian: Lluanco) is the capital parish of the municipality of Gozón, within the province of Asturias, in northern Spain. The population is 5,693 (INE 2007). Luanco was an important fishing and whaling port. Currently, Luanco is a relevant tourist point in northern Spain, well known for its historic buildings (Santa María church, the Torre del Reloj, or the Palace of Menéndez Pola), the beaches of Santa María and La Ribera and its gastronomy. The parish also hosts the Torneo Tenis Playa, the only organized tennis tournament played on sand courts.

Luanco (Asturian: Lluanco) is the capital parish of the municipality of Gozón, within the province of Asturias, in northern Spain. The population is 5,693 (INE 2007). Luanco was an important fishing and whaling port. Currently, Luanco is a relevant tourist point in northern Spain, well known for its historic buildings (Santa María church, the Torre del Reloj, or the Palace of Menéndez Pola), the beaches of Santa María and La Ribera and its gastronomy. The parish also hosts the Torneo Tenis Playa, the only organized tennis tournament played on sand courts. ==Villages and hamlets== Aramar Balbín Legua Luanco (capital) Mazorra Moniello Peroño Santa Ana Santa Eualia de Nembro ==Gallery== File:Santa Maria Luanco.png|Santa María church File:Santa Maria interior.png|Interior altar of the Santa María church in Lluanco FIle:Vista de la iglesia de Santa Maria de Luanco.jpg|Santa María church File:Playa de luanco - panoramio.jpg|Santa María beach File:Cofradia - panoramio.jpg|Typical buildings File:Palaciu Menéndez Pola (Lluanco, Gozón).jpg|Menéndez Pola Palace File:Museo Marítimo de Asturias.jpg| Maritime Museum File:Plañideras, obra de Pepe Antonio Márquez, a Lluanco.jpg|Plañideras, Pepe Antonio Márquez ==References==

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