Salinas (Castrillón) Explained

Salinas (Castrillón)
Settlement Type:Parish
Pushpin Map:Spain
Coordinates:43.5806°N -5.9522°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:Castrillón

Salinas is one of eight parishes (administrative divisions) in Castrillón, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

The population is 4,635 (INE 2006).

Salinas is a seaside resort and is the second most populated municipality behind Piedrasblancas, which is located just 2 km away.

It has one of the longest beaches in Asturias, which is divided into 3 parts: Salinas, L'Espartal and San Xuan.

Salinas is visited by hundreds of tourists every year. Most of them come from Madrid, seeking a cooler summer.

Culture

The Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum is located in Salinas on La Peñon peninsula near the Arnao tunnel.

Villages[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Determinación de los topónimos oficiales del concejo de Castrillón .