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

Llastres
Village of Llastres
Village of Llastres
Coat of arms of Llastres
Llastres is located in Spain
Llastres
Llastres
Coordinates: 43°31′N 5°16′W / 43.517°N 5.267°W / 43.517; -5.267
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityAsturias
ProvinceAsturias
MunicipalityColunga
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaHistoric ensemble
Designated7 May 1992
Reference no.RI-53-0000441

The population is 1,159 (INE 2004).

Heritage

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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

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

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

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References

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  Media related to Llastres at Wikimedia Commons