Lastres

Lastres, in Asturian and officially named Llastres,[1] is one of 13 parishes (administrative divisions) in the Colunga municipality, within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

Lastres
Llastres
Parish
Village of Lastres
Coat of arms
Lastres
Coordinates: 43°31′N 5°16′W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityAsturias
ProvinceAsturias
MunicipalityColunga

The population is 1,159 (INE 2004).

Heritage
Santa María de Sabada Church

Declared as Bien de Interés Cultural, it was built in the 18th century. The tower was added at the end of the 19th century.

Capilla de San Roque

It is located in the heights of the village. It also has a balcony for watching a panoramical view of the village and its port.

Recent history

Between 2009 and 2011 Doctor Mateo, a comedy drama produced for Antena 3 was filmed in the town. Llastres was called in it San Martín del Sella.

In 2010, Llastres received a Prince of Asturias Award, as the exemplary Asturian town of the year.

  • Lastres
  • Port of Lastres
  • Torre del Reloj
  • Ermita de San Roque
  • Santa María de Sabada church
  • A view of the town down from the beach

References
  1. Decree of the Government of the Principality of Asturias setting Llastres name as an official

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