Salas, Asturias facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Salas
Municipality
Coat of arms
Salas Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Asturias
Province	Asturias
Comarca	Oviedo
Capital	Salas
Area
• Total	227.11 km2 (87.69 sq mi)
Highest elevation	923 m (3,028 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	5,084
• Density	22.3856/km2 (57.979/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	salense
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	33860

Salas (also known as San Martin de Salas) is a town and a concejo (which means a local area or municipality) in the Principality of Asturias. This region is a special part of Spain. Salas is located along an old road that connects San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela. It sits near a small river that flows into the river Narcea.

Salas is surrounded by other towns and areas. To the north, you'll find Valdés, Cudillero, and Pravia. To the south, it borders Belmonte de Miranda. To the east, it's next to Pravia, Candamo, and Grado. Finally, to the west, it shares borders with Tineo and Valdés.

This area of Salas is quite mountainous. The main jobs for people here are coal-mining and agriculture (farming). Products from this region are sent to Cudillero, which is a small harbor on the Bay of Biscay. Salas is also a popular place for tourists to visit. It is also famous as the birthplace of Fernando de Valdés y Salas, an important historical figure.

Exploring Salas: Culture and History

Salas is home to several important and beautiful buildings. These structures show the rich history and culture of the area.

Important Buildings in Salas

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  Valdéz-Salas Palace, a historic building in Salas
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  The ancient Cornellana Monastery

Some of the most notable buildings include the Palacio de Doriga, the Palacio de Valdés, and the Castillo de Salas (Salas Castle). These palaces and the castle are great examples of old architecture.

Religious Sites and Monasteries

Salas also has significant religious buildings. These include the Romanesque-style Monasterio de San Salvador in Cornellana. There is also the Monasterio de San Martin and the Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor. These monasteries and churches are important historical and cultural sites.

Parishes of Salas

Salas is divided into several smaller areas called parishes. Each parish has its own unique character.

See also

In Spanish: Salas para niños