Villaricos

Villaricos is a coastal district located in , Spain. On 5 April 1863 the barque Candahar was driven ashore at Villaricos and broke in two.
  • Type: Hamlet with 738 residents
  • Description: locality in Spain
  • Also known as: “Barea” and “Caserio Villarico”
  • Postal code: 04616

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palomares and Las Herrerías.

Village
is an agricultural, fishing, and tourist…

Hamlet
is a village located in the municipality… is situated 3½ km northwest of Villaricos.

Hamlet
La Mulería is a village located in the municipality… is situated 4½ km northwest of Villaricos.

Villaricos

Latitude
37.24864° or 37° 14′ 55″ north
Longitude
-1.77135° or 1° 46′ 17″ west
Population
738
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
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Open location code
8C9W66XH+FF
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Villaricos” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Villaricos”
  • German: “Villaricos”
  • Persian: “ویاریکوس”
  • Polish: “Villaricos”
  • Russian: “Вильярикос”
  • Spanish: “Villaricos”
  • “Villaricos”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: El Boliche and Tierras Royas.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Villaricos) and Plaza Montroy.

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