Franco, El

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El Franco is a municipality in the autonomous community of the Principality of Asturias. It is bordered on the north by the Cantabrian Sea, to the west by Tapia, to the south by Castropol and Boal, and to the east by Cuaña. El Franco is part of the comarca of Eo-Navia. The Porcía and Mazo Rivers pass through the municipality.

History

Artifacts from the Neolithic Age indicate an early settlement of the region. The remains of hillforts are visible, in Arancedo as well as in neighbouring Coaña and Mohias. In the 18th century, the gold mines, which are still in use, were found near the embankment castle of Arancedo. During the Middle Ages, El Franco was split between the Lugo and Oviedo dioceses, and the administrative capital was in Castropol. In 1852, the administrative seat was moved to El Franco in the parish of A Caridá.

El Franco is the birthplace of Corín Tellado, one of the world's best-selling writers in the Spanish language.

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Festivals

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Rest of the year

July: El Carmen, Miudeira (16)
August: San Lorenzo, Lebredo (10) · Nuestra Señora, La Braña (15) · San Bartolo, Valdepares (24)
September: San Miguel, La Caridad (29)

Street market

Mercadillo semanal: Martes, de 08:00 a 14:00 · Parque Maria Cristina

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Trails and hiking

Routes passing through Franco, El

Road Astur-Galaica Recorrido señalizado de 189 km, de Castropol a Vegadeo, por 5 pueblos. 5 villages · 190 km · Red regional Road Oscos, Cuenca del Navia y Sierra de Penouta Recorrido señalizado de 359 km, de Grandas de Salime a Villanueva de Oscos, por 11 pueblos. 11 villages · 359 km · Red regional

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Famous people

•María José Fraga, escritora española

•Luis Álvarez Martínez, político español

•Marcelino Fernández Fernández, escritor y político español

•Luis Manuel Álvarez Martínez

Town hall

Alcaldía: Cecilia Pérez Sánchez

Web oficial: http://www.elfranco.es/

Town hall of Franco, El

Alcaldía: Cecilia Pérez Sánchez Web oficial: http://www.elfranco.es/

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