Iglesia de San Andrés de Bedriñana, SpainSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:San_Andr%C3%A9s_de_Bedri%C3%B1ana_-_02.jpg
Author: Ramón
Villaviciosa is a town and municipality in the
Principality of Asturias in northern
Spain. It covers 276 sq km (107 sq mi) and has a population of 15,000 people (2012 estimate).
The area around Villaviciosa has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The present town was established during the 13th century, during the reign of King Alfonso IX of León. In the 16th century Charles I, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain, arrived in Villaviciosa due to a storm.
Today Villaviciosa has a developing tourist industry based on its natural landscape and good beaches.
Iglesia de San Andrés in Valdebárzana, VillaviciosaSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Iglesia_de_San_Andr%C3%A9s_(Valdeb%C3%A1rzana)_-_01.jpg
Author: Ramón
Visiting Villaviciosa
To reach Villaviciosa, take a flight to Asturias Airport (OVD) and from there, take a taxi or bus to Villaviciosa.
Places of Interest in Villaviciosa
- Capilla de los Mártires
- Iglesia de San Andrés de Bedriñana
- Iglesia de San Emeterio
- Iglesia de San Juan de Amandi
- Iglesia de San Salvador (Fuentes)
- Iglesia de San Salvador de Valdediós
- Iglesia de Santa María de la Oliva
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