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Candás
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 Candás
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Asturias |
| Province | Asturias |
| Municipality | Carreño |
Candás is a small fishing village in Asturias, the north of Spain.
It is one of 12 parishes (administrative divisions) in Carreño, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain. Situated at 39 m (128 ft) above sea level, it is 2.21 km2 (0.85 sq mi) in size, with a population of 6500 (INE 2009). The postal code is 33430.
This seafaring village has many places of tourist interest, such as the Antón Museum of Sculpture, a multisports centre and outdoor places, like Baragaña Square, the pier and more.
On the pier is located one of the most notable ice-cream shops of Carreño, 'Helados Helio Hermanos'. Founded in 1944, it sells ice cream and hand-made "turrones".
See also
In Spanish: Candás para niños
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