Luanco | |
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  Luanco | |
| Coordinates:43°37′03″N5°47′38″W / 43.6175°N 5.793889°W /43.6175; -5.793889 | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Asturias |
| Province | Asturias |
| Municipality | Gozón |
Luanco (Asturian: Lluanco) is the capitalparish of the municipality ofGozón, within theprovince ofAsturias, in northernSpain.[1]
The population is 5,693 (INE 2007).
Luanco was an important fishing and whaling port. Currently, Luanco is a relevant tourist point in northern Spain, well known for its historic buildings (Santa María church, the Torre del Reloj, or the Palace of Menéndez Pola), the beaches of Santa María and La Ribera and its gastronomy. The parish also hosts theTorneo Tenis Playa, the only organized tennis tournament played on sand courts.[2][3]
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