Aller, Asturias
Encyclopedia
Aller is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain
. It is bordered on the north by Mieres
, on the south by the province of León
, on the east by Laviana
, Caso
, and Sobrescobio
, and on the west by Lena
.
Upriver is the municipal capital, Cabañaquinta, in the direction of which the landscape gradually transforms into a high mountain valley, which culminates in the San Isidro Pass (1,520 m), which lies along the border with the province of León
. The beauty of the area and the ski area located nearby has led to a great increase in tourism in recent years, distinguishing the locality of Felechosa, 13 km from the peak.
Among the natural attractions of the region are the ravines of the Pino and Aller rivers, huge gorges carved into the foot of the mountains. The municipality also offers a wide variety of routes that follow the paths of the traditional herdsmen from the villages at the foot of the mountains up the slopes. Peaks include the Torres (2,100 m), the Toneo, Peña Redonda, the Retriñón, and Peña Mea.
and Iron Age
s. Despite the excavation of a few Roman findings, the modern settlement dates probably from the 9th-10th centuries AD.
Parishes
There are also several livestock festivals in Cabañaquinta, including one in March the Friday before Saint Joseph's Day, one in honor of the rosary
the first Friday in October, and one in honor of Saint Andrew
the third Friday of November.
Spain
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. It is bordered on the north by Mieres
Mieres, Asturias
Mieres is a municipality of Asturias, Spain with approximately 45,000 inhabitants. The municipality of Mieres is made up of the capital, Mieres del Camino and the villages of Baiña, Figaredo, Cenera, Loredo, Bustiello, La Peña, La Rebollada, Santullano, Santa Rosa, Seana, Ujo, Urbies, Valdecuna,...
, on the south by the province of León
León (province)
León is a province of northwestern Spain, in the northwestern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León.About one quarter of its population of 500,200 lives in the capital, León. The weather is cold and dry during the winter....
, on the east by Laviana
Laviana
Laviana is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, located in Spain. It is bordered on the north by Bimenes and Nava, on the south by Aller, on the east by Piloña and Sobrescobio, and on the west by San Martín del Rey Aurelio and Mieres.Situated in the basin of...
, Caso
Caso
Caso is a municipality in the Spanish Principality of Asturias. It shares a boundary to the North with Piloña; to the East with Ponga; to the South with León and to the West with Sobrescobio and Laviana....
, and Sobrescobio
Sobrescobio
Sobrescobio is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is bordered on the north by Piloña, on the east by Caso, on the south by Aller, and on the west by Laviana...
, and on the west by Lena
Lena, Asturias
Lena is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. Its capital, Pola de Lena, has a population of 9,200.-Parishes:-Main sights:...
.
Geography
The municipality is crossed by the Aller River, which flows into the Caudal. Near the confluence, the Aller forms a deep valley between steep hillsides covered with forest. The municipality, along with those of Lena and Mieres, forms the coal-rich basin of the Caudal. The principal economic activity has been coal mining, especially in the lower part of the valley, while agriculture and ranching are also important. The towers of coal mines and the buildings of the mining communities dominate the landscape.Upriver is the municipal capital, Cabañaquinta, in the direction of which the landscape gradually transforms into a high mountain valley, which culminates in the San Isidro Pass (1,520 m), which lies along the border with the province of León
León (province)
León is a province of northwestern Spain, in the northwestern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León.About one quarter of its population of 500,200 lives in the capital, León. The weather is cold and dry during the winter....
. The beauty of the area and the ski area located nearby has led to a great increase in tourism in recent years, distinguishing the locality of Felechosa, 13 km from the peak.
Among the natural attractions of the region are the ravines of the Pino and Aller rivers, huge gorges carved into the foot of the mountains. The municipality also offers a wide variety of routes that follow the paths of the traditional herdsmen from the villages at the foot of the mountains up the slopes. Peaks include the Torres (2,100 m), the Toneo, Peña Redonda, the Retriñón, and Peña Mea.
History
The first traces of human presence in the area date to the NeolithicNeolithic
The Neolithic Age, Era, or Period, or New Stone Age, was a period in the development of human technology, beginning about 9500 BC in some parts of the Middle East, and later in other parts of the world. It is traditionally considered as the last part of the Stone Age...
and Iron Age
Iron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
s. Despite the excavation of a few Roman findings, the modern settlement dates probably from the 9th-10th centuries AD.
ParishesParish (subnational entity)A parish is an administrative division used by several countries. In the British Isles it is known as a civil parish to distinguish it from the ecclesiastical parish.-External links:* Editorial in The Guardian, 2011-05-16....
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Cuérigo Cuérigo is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.... El Pino (Aller) El Pino is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.The altitude is above sea level... Llamas, Asturias Llamas is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.... Murias, Asturias Murias is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.The altitude above sea level. It is in size with a population of 177 .-Villages:... Nembra Nembra is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.The altitude above sea level. It is in size with a population of 404 .-Villages:... |
Pelúgano Pelúgano is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.The altitude is above sea level... Piñeres Piñeres is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.It is in size with a population of 856 .... Santibáñez de La Fuente Santibáñez de La Fuente is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.... Serrapio Serrapio is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.The altitude is above sea level... Soto (Aller) Soto is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.The altitude is above sea level... Vega (Aller) Vega is one of 18 parishes in Aller, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.The altitude is above sea level. It is in size with a population of 202 .-Villages:... |
Holidays
The most important holiday of the municipality is the Humanitarios de San Martín de Moreda, in which pilgrims wear the traditional Asturian clothing of San Antonio de Piñeras, on the last Sunday in August and the Pilgrimage of Miralles in Soto on September 8.There are also several livestock festivals in Cabañaquinta, including one in March the Friday before Saint Joseph's Day, one in honor of the rosary
Rosary
The rosary or "garland of roses" is a traditional Catholic devotion. The term denotes the prayer beads used to count the series of prayers that make up the rosary...
the first Friday in October, and one in honor of Saint Andrew
Saint Andrew
Saint Andrew , called in the Orthodox tradition Prōtoklētos, or the First-called, is a Christian Apostle and the brother of Saint Peter. The name "Andrew" , like other Greek names, appears to have been common among the Jews from the 3rd or 2nd century BC. No Hebrew or Aramaic name is recorded for him...
the third Friday of November.
Famous people
- José SuárezJosé Suárez-Career:José Suárez made his debut in a short role in Altar Mayor , a very conventional film, whose director, Gonzalo Delgrás, had paid attention to him in his work as a train conductor in Asturias...
(September 9, 1919 - August 6, 1981), movie actor - José Campo Castañon (June 21, 1921 - May 16, 1992), poetPoetA poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and man of letters