Vallina la Iglesia

Vallina la Iglesia is a locality in Cangas de Onís, Asturias. Vallina la Iglesia is situated nearby to the locality Los Quintaninos, as well as near Vega de Orandi.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Santa Cueva de Covadonga and Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga.

Santa Cueva de Covadonga

Church

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The Santa Cueva de Covadonga is a Catholic sanctuary located in Asturias, northern Spain. It is a cave in the Picos de Europa mountains, which gives its name to the parish of Covadonga in the municipality of Cangas de Onís.

Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga

Church

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The Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga is a Catholic church located in Covadonga/Cuadonga, Cangas de Onís/Cangues d'Onís, Asturias, Spain, that was designated as a basilica on September 11, 1901.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sotu Cangues and Amieva.

Sotu Cangues

Hamlet

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Sotu Cangues is a hamlet, which is situated 5 km north of Vallina la Iglesia.

Amieva

Hamlet

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Amieva is a municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias, Spain. It is also the name of one of the municipality's subdivisions. Amieva municipality is sparsely inhabited, having a resident population of 868 and a population density of fewer than 8 people per square kilometre. Amieva is situated 6 km south of Vallina la Iglesia.