Salinas (Castrillón)

Salinas (Castrillón)
Parish
Salinas (Castrillón)
Coordinates: 43.580556°N 5.952222°W / 43.580556; -5.952222
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Asturias
Province	Asturias
Municipality	Castrillón

Playa de Salinas

Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum

Salinas is one of eight parishes (administrative divisions) in Castrillón, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

The population is 4,635 (INE 2006).

Salinas is a seaside resort and is the second most populated municipality behind Piedrasblancas, which is located just 2 km away.

It has one of the longest beaches in Asturias, which is divided into 3 parts: Salinas, L'Espartal and San Xuan.

Salinas is visited by hundreds of tourists every year. Most of them come from Madrid, seeking a cooler summer.

Culture

The Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum is located in Salinas on La Peñon peninsula near the Arnao tunnel.

Villages[1]

• Raíces Nuevo / La Fundición
• Salinas

References

1. "Determinación de los topónimos oficiales del concejo de Castrillón".