Llastres Explained

Llastres
Settlement Type:Parish
Pushpin Map:Spain
Coordinates:43.5167°N -21°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Spain
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous community
Subdivision Name1:Asturias
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Asturias
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Colunga

Llastres (Spanish; Castilian: Lastres) is one of 13 parishes (administrative divisions) in the Colunga municipality, within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

The population is 1,159 (INE 2004).

Heritage

Santa María de Sabada ChurchDeclared as Bien de Interés Cultural, it was built in the 18th century. The tower was added at the end of the 19th century.
  • Capilla de San RoqueIt is located in the heights of the village. It also has a balcony for watching a panoramical view of the village and its port.
  • Recent history

    Between 2009 and 2011 Doctor Mateo, a comedy drama produced for Antena 3 was filmed in the town. In the drama Llastres was called San Martín del Sella.

    In 2010, Llastres received a Prince of Asturias Award, as the exemplary Asturian town of the year.

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