Quirós, Mountain municipality in Asturias, Spain
The municipality of Quirós spans 208 square kilometers across mountainous terrain, reaching elevations of 2,417 meters in the Cantabrian Mountains.
The medieval Castillo de Alba fortress stands in ruins within Quirós, marking centuries of strategic importance in the region's defensive network.
The municipality preserves traditional Asturian farming practices across its 40 villages, where residents maintain agricultural activities and cattle ranching.
Visitors can reach Quirós by road from Oviedo, located 30 kilometers away, with postal services operating across codes 33115 through 33118.
The protected landscapes of Quirós support populations of bears, wolves, eagles, and numerous native tree species including oak, chestnut, and holly.
GPS coordinates: 43.15198,-5.97244
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:58
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