Santa Marina del Sil facts for kids
Santa Marina del Sil is a small village in Spain. It is located in the province of León. The village is close to the Sil river, which is a branch of the Miño river. Its name comes from Saint Marina.
About 85 people live in Santa Marina del Sil.
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Discovering Santa Marina del Sil
Where is Santa Marina del Sil?
Santa Marina del Sil is in Spain. It is in the province of León. The village is about 7 kilometers (4 miles) from the town of Congosto. It is also about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the bigger town of Ponferrada. The village sits right by the Sil river.
Fun Events in Santa Marina del Sil
The village is well known for a summer party called La Carpa. This party happens every July. A famous fishing contest is held on the river nearby. This contest is a big event for the village. Angel González, who lives in the village, started the CIT. CIT stands for "Centro de Iniciativas Turísticas," which means Touristic Initiative Center. This center helps organize the fishing contest and other fun activities.
What People Do in Santa Marina del Sil
For a long time, people in Santa Marina del Sil worked in two main ways. Many worked in coal mining. Others harvested chestnuts from the trees. Today, most people work in nearby towns like Ponferrada or Toreno. Some people are now retired.
