Quintes
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Quintes is one of the westernmost towns of the municipality of Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain. It is located on the left side of the river Rio España, 17 km from the town of Villaviciosa and 14 km from Gijón. It is a coastal town over the Cantabrian Sea. The beach, in the estuary of the Rio España, receives a large number of visitors[quantify] throughout the year, especially during the peak holiday season.
Quintes comprises the districts of Santana, Barrumediu and Cimavilla. It has a land area of approximately 5 km2, and a population of approximately 500, which up to doubles in the summer and holiday season due to tourism influx.
The town is located near arenaceous quarries typical of the Asturias region.
The production of cider is a mainstay of the town's economy, and is a typical local delicacy around the area of Villaviciosa.
Villages
- Cimavilla
- Quintes
Other minor places
- Barrumediu
- El Ferrerón
- El Gancéu
- El Pielgu
- El Regatón
- El Veriñal
- L'Arrabalde
- La Carbayera
- La Escalera
- La Gaspia
- La Viesca
- Los Llanos
- Peñablanca
- Santana
