Belmonte, Asturias facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Belmonte, Asturias
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Asturias |
| Province | Asturias |
| Municipality | Belmonte de Miranda |
Belmonte is a beautiful area in northern Spain, located in the region of Asturias. It's one of 15 "parishes" (which are like small administrative districts) within a larger area called Belmonte de Miranda. The main village of Belmonte is the center of this parish.
Discovering Belmonte
Belmonte parish covers an area of about 32.52 square kilometers (12.56 square miles). Around 644 people live here, enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Villages of Belmonte
Many small villages make up the Belmonte parish. These include: Albariza, L'Abiosa, Belmonte, Cezana, Colladiellu, Courias, Las Cruces, Dolia, La Durera, L'Estilleiru, El Faéu, Faidieḷḷu, Freisnéu, La Granda, Meruxa, Montescusu, Pascual, El Pousadoriu, La Repenerencia, Tabláu, Tiblós, and La Vellosa.
The Village of Belmonte
The main village of Belmonte has about 416 residents. It sits about 200 meters (656 feet) above sea level. The village is built on both sides of the Pigüeña River. It's about 56 kilometers (35 miles) from the city of Oviedo. You can reach Belmonte using highway AS-227.
One of the most famous things to do in Belmonte village is trout fishing. The river here is known for its "catch-and-release" fishing, which means you can enjoy the sport and then let the fish go.
