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Image of the fishing village of Viavélez, in the foreground is the harbour with the calm, clear sea, protected from the waves. Small boats can be seen moored. To the right of the image there is a nucleus of small white houses of the village, to the left on the top of the hill there are more houses, under a blue sky.

El Franco

  • capital Capital: A Caridá
  • Parque Histórico del Navia
The romanticism of El Porto/Viavélez and the literary genius of Corín Tellado, the beaches, rocks and cliffs, the sea flavour of its cuisine, the architecture of A Caridá or the Forge Museum make up a unique mosaic of emotions. This is El Franco

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Impressive view of Cabo Blanco, in El Franco. The rocky cliffs rise majestically above a rough sea, where the waves pound the rock formations. The cloudy sky adds drama to the scene, while green vegetation covers the coastline. It is a wild and spectacular landscape, ideal for lovers of nature and panoramic views.
View of the Andina Caves, a beautiful karst landscape. The rock formations sculpted by erosion create natural arches and passages covered with moss and vegetation. Light filters through the cracks, highlighting the green and ochre tones of the rock. It is a magical and mysterious place, ideal for geology and nature lovers.
Impressive view of the port of Viavélez, during a heavy swell. The waves are pounding hard and pass over the breakwater. A dark and cloudy sky completes the scene creating a beautiful and terrible image at the same time. Viavélez is a hidden treasure on the western coast of Asturias, in the municipality of El Franco.
View of a river landscape, where the river Porcía meanders under an arched stone bridge, surrounded by lush vegetation. The trees, with their green leaves and leafy canopies, create a natural tunnel over the river. Sunlight filters through the foliage, illuminating the water and the banks.

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<b Look at the sea and live the sea, which is why one of its most historic enclaves, the town and port of El Porto/Viavélez conserves all the seafaring flavour of the old Cantabrian ports. Strolling through the streets of El Porto/Viavélez is a continuous discovery that leads us to the supreme pleasure: the contemplation of the infinity of the ocean from privileged vantage points. El Porto/Viavélez exudes romanticism like its favourite daughter, the great universal master of the romantic novel, Corin Tellado. </b

And that romanticism extends throughout the municipality, a territory where the coastal path, the Way of St. James, the Forge Museum, or the streets and architecture of its capital, A Caridá, complete a picture of emotions, feelings and unique experiences in this 'piece' of coastline of western Asturias, dotted with amazing beaches.

Population: 3,946 inhabitants
Surface area: 78,04 km2
Weekly market: Tuesday

El Franco
GPS: 43.5512766,-6.8291853