Questions about Andes
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where is Andés located in Spain?
Andés is on the western coast of the Principality of Asturias, in northern Spain. It is one of eight parishes in Navia, a municipality in the province and autonomous community of Asturias, and it sits between the towns of Puerto de Vega and Navia.
What is the population and area of Andés?
The parish of Andés has a population of 701 inhabitants and an area of 6.46 square kilometers.
What villages make up the parish of Andés?
The parish of Andés includes the villages of El Monte, La Casanova, L'Aspra, Las Cortías, La Guardia, La Villalonga, Téifaros, Paderne, La Cruz de Paderne, La Colorada and La Venta. Téifaros consists of only a little over a dozen houses, including a few farms where cows are raised for their milk.
What is the coastline of Andés like?
The coast of Andés has a cliff of considerable height, and its beaches are usually made of black sand drawn from the black rock found in the area. The Atlantic reaches the land as either beaches or cliffs, the water stays cold even in summer, and the waves can be very powerful and dangerous.
What rivers and beaches are found in Andés?
The parish of Andés is wedged between the Veiga d'Arenas and Frejulfe beaches, where the Navia and Frejulfe rivers empty into the sea. Its rivulets include the Rubreves, La Bragada, La Rubias, Las Cortías, La Xertal and Cereizo, and beaches along its cliffs include Fabal, Cuedo, Las Rubias, La Bragada, Las Cascareiras, Las Barrosas and Pena Furada.
Is there a Roman fort in Andés?
Yes, the remains of a Roman fort can still be found at El Castrillon, the point of the coast of Andés that projects furthest into the sea.
What football team plays in Andés?
Andés CF is the main football team of Andés. It reached the Tercera División in the 2014-15 season and now plays in the Primera Regional de Asturias.