Quite possibly Spain's most underrated skate city But enough about street spots in Spanish cities "Opening session of the Apple Skatepark in Villaviciosa a town famous for it's apple cider (sidra) production Built by FORMIGO RAMPS @formigoramps from Cataluña Filmed / edited by J. Hay ‪@haywirephoto‬  Music: La Fuga - "Pierdo Verticalidad"  Featuring builders and friends in order of appearance: David Sanchéz Support these park builders by visiting their site and buying some merch. Let Jason Hernandez tell you how it all went down: The 24-year-old Frenchman beat breakaway companion Marc Soler of Spain with a late burst in the final ascent, a 16.5km effort at an average gradient of 6.2%. who impressed in the 2019 Tour as Thibaut Pinot’s lieutenant has been promoted as Groupama-FDJ’s sole leader after his teammate pulled out of the race early on and the Breton showed great composure to snatch the biggest win of his career The race favourites stayed quiet in the final ascent reserving their energy for Sunday’s 12th stage which ends at the top of the feared Angliru – a 12.4km ascent at 9.9% with the last 7km averaging a gradient of 13% and featuring a section above 20% tied on time with Ineos Grenadiers’ Richard Carapaz with Ireland’s Dan Martin of Israel Start-Up Nation in third place Enric Mas is still Movistar’s best-placed rider in fifth place my time in Spain has already allocated a week’s worth I began my summer in Spain by landing in Bilbao I made sure to make the most of my 24 hours in Bilbao by visiting the Guggenheim museum I even stumbled upon a vegan sushi bar where I enjoyed my first Spanish meal The next morning before I left Bilbao to head to Villaviciosa I met up with Eric and again we ventured around the city On Thursday we departed from Bilbao and took 2 buses to get to Villaviciosa Bea showed us around the town and took us to the apartment we would live for the summer The rest of the weekend was filled with adventures around the quaint country-side town Waking up to mountain views and birds chirping makes it easy to start the day We began with a seminar on CRISPR-genome editing and followed the presentation with a tour of IPLA-CSIC and a full introduction in safety and we created a timeline for my work at IPLA My research will focus on identifying how antibiotic treatments in early-life infants (0-90 days) affect their microbiota development and diversity prepare DNA for sequencing and gas chromatography to access short-chain fatty acid concentrations and run qPCR to quantify bacterial concentrations we began the fecal sample processing and conducted DNA extractions DNA extractions will be conducted to prepare samples for sequencing to identify what bacteria are present and qPCR to conclude bacterial abundance Excited to see how antibiotic treatment or lack thereof alters the microbiota in newborns “The globe is now a village,” Monjero said “What we do in Kenya can complement what’s happening here in North Carolina Sharing ideas across borders will help us address local issues before they become global problems.” Read more about Dr In a move to expand its global reach and foster international collaboration CALS is solidifying a partnership with Embrapa Brazil's leading agricultural research institution A recent trip to Brazil by CALS faculty and leadership has set the stage for a promising collaboration that could revolutionize agricultural research and innovation across both institutions NC State is an equal opportunity institution. Email CALS IT Support IWBF Europe has unveiled the key events lined up in Europe for the summer of 2024 as championships have been awarded to Spain The 2024 U23 Men’s European Championship hosted by the Federación Española de Deportes de Personas con Discapacidad Física (FEDDF) This championship will coincide with the 2024 U25 Women’s European Championship serving as a qualification tournament for the 2025 Men’s U23 World Championship Also hosted by FEDDF, the 2024 U25 Women’s European Championship will run parallel to the 2024 U23 Men’s European Championship in Villaviciosa de Odón The 16th European Championship for Men – Division B is awarded to the National Wheelchair Basketball Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina this championship is scheduled from July 27 to August 4 To conclude the European summer programme, the National Wheelchair Basketball Association of Austria will host the inaugural 3X3 Wheelchair Basketball Europe Cup in Vienna from August 22 to 25 This event introduces a new dimension to wheelchair basketball These events promise a summer filled with competitive wheelchair basketball and note that the dates mentioned represent team arrival and departure *Please note the dates are the arrival and departure dates of the teams The popular saying "There are no two without three" is one hundred percent true in Villaviciosa and the fact is that this beautiful council in the centre-east of Asturias is the territory of Asturias that holds the most Exemplary Town of Asturias awards granted by the Princess of Asturias Foundation the Association of Friends of the Villaviciosa Landscape it was the town of Poreñu who received this distinction the Princess of Asturias Award for Exemplary Village has gone to the parishes of Arroes making another popular saying their own: "Unity is strength" What are beginning to be known as the Princess Valleys - Arroes Pion and Candanal - are a model of balance perfectly combining modernity with ancestral traditions conserving the essence of Asturias that so seduces visitors This trio of parishes has dreamlike landscapes where the greenery and fertility of the valleys predominate They are valleys where calm and peace are the most outstanding features ideal for narrating a tale where mythology and magic are the protagonists Valleys that attract thousands of pilgrims who follow the Jacobean route along the coast and who find in these places the authenticity they are looking for in a unique Way The landscape is dominated by the pumaradas which when the flowering season arrives in spring turn this area into a place full of colours and aromas for the pleasure of your five senses Accompanying the pumaradas - the apples of these valleys are of exceptional quality - are the cider presses It is a cider producing area par excellence which contributes to Villaviciosa - the capital of the council - holding the title of "Cider Capital of Spain" Another of the great attractions of this area is its religious art In the council of Villaviciosa there are no less than 27 Romanesque and 2 pre-Romanesque churches being San Salvador de Valdediós - better known as the Conventín - one of the most remarkable of all the Asturian pre-Romanesque Art The Valles de la Princesa has important examples of religious art characterised by its unique architecture and its location these valleys treasure spaces of great tourist or natural value such as the recreational area of Cordal de Pion one of the best known in the region for its incredible views declared a Partial Nature Reserve of the Principality of Asturias and especially protected for its great biodiversity mainly represented by its colonies of bats which are always lively and considered to be among the most traditional in Asturias a clear example of this balance between tradition and rural modernity is the technological project "Ruraltech" located in the site of the old agricultural school of Pion Another great advantage of the Valles de la Princesa is its strategic location not only in the council of Villaviciosa but in Asturias Everything there is very close: Villaviciosa capital And if we talk about routes, in the municipality of Mali there are the Mills Route, the Azabache Route and the Charles V Route Pion and Candanal will show you the rural essence of Asturias Exemplary Village of Asturias Award 2023 are waiting for you Subscribe to our newsletter and take advantage of offers 2023 © Sociedad Pública de Gestión y Promoción Turística y Cultural del Principado de Asturias S.A.U South African takes first career Grand Tour win as Belgian extends GC lead on 13% climb ahead of rest day the QuickStep-AlphaVinyl leaving behind all of his GC rivals and extending his overall lead heading into Monday's rest day with Samuele Battistella (Astana Qazaqstan) and Edoardo Zambanini (Bahrain Victorious) taking second and third from the break The Belgian didn't need those podium bonus seconds having crossed the line 34 seconds up on his nearest rival Enric Mas (Movistar) shed a further 10 seconds to Evenepoel with Carlos Rodríguez (Ineos Grenadiers) another two seconds back and Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) losing six more seconds the win was the sixth of his career and second of 2022 He had been part of the 10-man move that went away after a long fight early on the stage though victory looked to have been lost after Battistella and Jimmy Janssens (Alpecin-Deceuninck) jumped away inside the final 10km Meintjes made his way back on the short but brutal 3.9km climb He caught and passed the lead duo at 2.5km to go and never looked back racing on alone to the top for the biggest win of his career I've never been on the podium of a WorldTour race That was one of my main goals before stopping my career," Meintjes said after his win "The last few days in the mountain finished I just wasn't quite fast enough to keep up with the GC guys Then if I don't get the result that way the best is to go with the breakaways I was quite lucky; I tried one time and picked the right breakaway "It was quite a hard day and they made me do a bit more work always closing the gap and accelerating so I was spending more energy than a lot of guys and I wasn't sure I'd still have the best legs "It was really hard and actually it didn't matter if you followed the breakwawy or not Evenepoel's ride now sees him reach the rest day – and the long trip south for stage 10 – 1:12 up on second-placed Mas Roglič is the only other rider within two minutes of the race lead at 1:53 down while Rodríguez (2:33) and Ayuso (2:36) are the only other men within three minutes Following the stage 8 summit finish at Colláu Fancuaya Sunday's ninth stage at the Vuelta a España would bring another tough uphill test for the peloton with the steep slopes of Les Praeres The 171.4km stage from Villaviciosa brought another five categorised climbs including the finisher along with the second-category Alro de Torno after 55.6km the first-category Mirador del Fito after 93km Les Praeres would be the major test of the stage with the 3.9km hill averaging a scary 12.9% including sections of leg-breaking 24% gradients the climb would be a chance for the GC men to empty the tank before travelling across to south-east Spain to restart on Tuesday in Elche Attacks flew from the very start of the stage with Thomas De Gendt (Lotto Soudal) and Luis Angel Maté (Euskaltel-Euskadi) among those on the move It would take some time for the break to establish itself with stage winners Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates) and Jay Vine (Alpecin-Deceuninck) also attempting to break away inside the first 20km The battle for the break would continue for the opening 40km before a group of 10 men managed to extricate themselves from the peloton Louis Meintjes (Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert) José Manuel Diaz Gallegos (Burgos-BH) and Simon Guglielmi (Arkéa-Samsic) all got out front though Arensman – 11th on GC at 3:18 – didn't last long before dropping back the break held a lead of three minutes on the peloton which saw QuickStep-AlphaVinyl in control for race leader Remco Evenepoel Stannard and Janssens led the way over the top as they defended teammate Vine's KOM jersey the peloton fell to pieces as attacks from Vine Soler and Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious) pushed the pace before it all came back together over the top with QuickStep retaking control The break's advantage only extended thereafter growing to five minutes as the peloton knocked off the pace As the best-placed rider in the break at 8:28 down Meintjes will have been eyeing the chance to make up some GC ground as he had done on L'Alpe d'Huez at the Tour de France Stannard and Janssens again led the break over the Mirador del Fito while the peloton crossed the top at 4:45 down The gap held as the riders headed towards the next climb where Stannard and Janssens once again took the points at the top there were multiple crashes in the peloton with Lutsenko and Fred Wright (Bahrain Victorious) among those hitting the deck though the GC contenders avoided the carnage The status quo up front remained over the penultimate climb of the day at La Campa as Stannard and Janssens led the breakaway over the top with the peloton at four minutes back It was Janssens who led the moves at the front as the break looked set to contest the stage victory the Belgian pushing on with just over 12km to go He was brought back but swiftly went again this time with Battistella joining him in the attack as the rest of the break dithered QuickStep and their World champion Julian Alaphilippe continued to lead as the group closed to within 3:30 of the leaders with 5km to go while Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) and Chris Harper (Jumbo-Visma) were held up by a crash on a downhill run Janssens attempted to deal the first blow among the two leaders but the Italian stuck close behind him as they battled the double-digit gradients and Enric Mas (Movistar) emerging as the strongest on the early slopes following Alaphilippe's push As the GC group passed under the 3km to go banner dispatching his rivals with seeming ease on the steep gradients the pure climber Meintjes had caught and passed Janssens and Battistella and pushed on for victory Evenepoel showed no sign of struggle on the harsh climb and a resurgent Carlos Rodríguez (Ineos Grenadiers) and even more into Roglič as he headed into the final 2km Meintjes was all set for a first career Grand Tour stage win having left behind the rest of his breakaway rivals and raced up the final inclines of the climb well clear of the rest taking something as sweet as a stage win as he gained 34 seconds on his closest GC rival and even more on the rest Results powered by FirstCycling Dani has reported from the world's top races She has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars and her favourite races are the Giro d'Italia Registration has been successfully completed Make a new account if you don't have one yet Puedes ver la versión Española de BeSoccer.com You can see the English version of BeSoccer.com Vous pouvez voir la version French de BeSoccer.com Puoi vedere la versione Italian su BeSoccer.com Você pode ver a versão Brasileira de BeSoccer.com groups representing victims of the attack say they are struggling to provide much-needed support to survivors of the bombings a battle that has become tougher in the wake of austerity measures A decade after 10 bombs packed with nails tore through four commuter trains heading into Atocha railway station, victims are still fighting to regain some sense of normality in their lives, said Ángeles Domínguez, of the Aid Association for Victims of 11 March The victims of the bombings feel like we're all alone," she said Frustrated with the state's meagre offering of aid and counselling in the years following the attack Domínguez's group is one of several that help victims of the bombings the groups all have one thing in common – each complains of living month-to-month constantly staving off the threat of closure Spain's ministry of the interior announced on Saturday that it had doubled psychological help for victims of the attack carried out by a cell affiliated with al-Qaida More than €315m has been spent in the past 10 years on health benefits psychological help and training for victims But victims' groups say they have had little funding of the 11 March Victims of Terrorism Association said Spain's recent economic turmoil had dealt a cruel blow to victims who were already struggling: "When a crisis strikes who was seriously injured by one of the bombs said that as the country's unemployment rate soared victims of the bombings were among the first to lose their jobs and the last to be considered for any new contracts they're not going to hire anyone who has any kind of problem," he said From fighting evictions to providing groceries confronting the consequences of poverty has now become part of the association's mandate A psychologist for De Marcos's group recently visited a victim's apartment after she had missed three appointments in a row "We found her sitting on the sofa in her house fridge completely bare and the heating cut off She didn't have the money to take the bus to her sessions," he said not because of the crisis but because of her problems in dealing with the attacks." His voice rose in anger as he added: "If our association didn't exist the victims' associations have now realised their work is far from over That has left them with little choice but to continue to lobby the Spanish government and people for support "We think society should help," he said "This was an attack against all of Spanish society." Domínguez was on a crowded commuter train when the bombs exploded The association she leads grew out of her own experiences of navigating the state's bureaucracy as a victim Her small team includes social workers and psychologists to help victims get back on their feet long-term psychological help or lending a hand with paperwork as the Spanish government imposed severe austerity measures the association's remaining state funding was cut As Domínguez announced its imminent closure they gave us what they could." The generosity of Spanish people during the bleakest moments of the economic crisis still moves her "But it embarrassed me to have to beg for money when the situation is so bad for so many." Asturias has many places to discover the local fauna with the little ones at home Here we suggest some very interesting ones One of the hallmarks of Asturias is its incredible nature as it has an enviable network of protected natural areas some of which have been declared Biosphere Reserves This is why Asturias is known as a natural paradise Asturias has many places to show children the local fauna Among the natural resources to be found in Asturias so it is an ideal area for children to discover and observe a lot of animals We have travelled to Asturias with the children on many occasions and we have always taken the opportunity to show them some of the animals that live in Asturias some of them as emblematic as the brown bear We believe that it is important to get to know nature in order to learn to respect and care for it so that we can continue to enjoy it in the future we like to watch birds in different environments to the ones we are used to One of the places in Asturias where we enjoyed birdwatching was the Ría de Villaviciosa an important passageway for many species of seabirds To get to know this ecosystem, we went to the Interpretation Centre of the Nature Reserve of the Villaviciosa Estuary which is located on the road from Villaviciosa to Tazones It is an interpretation centre specially adapted for children to understand the importance of this ecosystem and to learn about the birds that can be seen there we went to one of the bird-watching points in an elevated area next to the centre from which we could see an area of the estuary From there we saw different species of birds such as herons the guide advised us on the best places to see birds in this estuary which is one of the most biologically rich in Asturias Looking for interesting places in Asturias to go with our children, we found the Prehistoric Park of Teverga Here we were able to discover the origin of art and visit La Galería which is a recreation of the atmosphere of an original cave with a replica of some areas with prehistoric paintings from three of the best caves in Europe But the highlight of the visit for our children was outside the museum as we were able to see some Tarpan and Przewalski horses We were told that the European bison and Przewalski's horses that live there belong to a project for the conservation of these endangered species These are two species that were abundantly represented in the Palaeolithic caves of northern Spain and now the aim is to prevent their disappearance the first European bison calf was born in this environment something that had not occurred in Asturias for 10,000 years One of the most recommended routes in Asturias, especially with children, is the Senda del Oso runs along a greenway that takes advantage of the route of an old railway line which was built to transport coal from Proaza and Teverga to Trubia starting in Entrago and finishing in Tuñón as practically the whole route is downhill During the route we enjoyed some spectacular scenery One of the attractions of the route is the possibility of seeing two bears in an enclosure near Proaza The enclosure was created in 1996 to house Paca and Tola two bear cubs rescued from a poacher who had killed their mother As they had become accustomed to humans it was no longer possible to reintroduce them into the wild who was rescued after suffering a hip injury due to a fall Although it is not the ideal way to see a bear it is a good opportunity for children to see them up close We have been visiting the Somiedo Natural Park for many years and the local people have told us that it was common to see bears near some of the villages in the area This environment is one of the few places in the Cantabrian Mountains chosen by the brown bear to live We had never been lucky enough to see them in the wild so the last time we were in this area we signed up for a bear watching trip with an expert guide as it is during these special times of the day when the bears are at their best and easier to spot The best times to see bears are spring and late summer We went in September and chose sunset to go bear watching Our guide took us to a mountain area where we set up the telescope as he knew that bears were often seen there in search of food After a while of observation with the help of telescopes and binoculars we were finally able to see how a bear appeared among the vegetation A few minutes' walk from the centre of Gijón, on the Poniente Beach promenade, we found its famous Aquarium Here we were able to take an underwater journey to get to know the inhabitants of the world's seas and oceans It has 60 freshwater and saltwater aquariums in which we were able to see the fauna that inhabits the Asturian rivers as well as different species of amphibians And also that of the seas and oceans around the world The most spectacular thing was the huge central tank of sharks The tank with plastics and other debris found made us reflect on the importance of the sea and its preservation for future generations The idea that many children have of what a cow looks like has little to do with the image of the cows of Somiedo athletic cows that have an impressive agility to climb the slopes Whenever we do a route through the Natural Park of Somiedo our children are always amazed to see how they graze in the highest places The best places to see these cows of the Asturian breed of the valleys are the brañas In these places the image could not be more bucolic: fields carpeted in a deep green and reddish-coloured cows that accompanying the soundtrack of the mountains Another place where the cows look like nowhere else is the surroundings of the Covadonga Lakes which would seem strange to visit without their presence It is believed that the Asturcones are the descendants of those horses depicted in cave paintings The Romans already spoke of the little Asturcones one of the oldest pony breeds in the world Although it is a native breed that is in danger of extinction there are some places in Asturias where you can still see asturcones in the wild They are beautiful horses that we were able to see in the Sierra del Sueve, in the council of Piloña where it is not uncommon to see them grazing and running at ease A brighter future awaits the swine industry in Villaviciosa Abra with the turnover of a PhP5.5 Million-worth project for swine repopulation and expansion from the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office-Cordillera (DA-CAR) through its Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) Program on October 12 The INSPIRE project which is inclusive of a perimeter fence and biologics was turned over to the Tamac Multipurpose Cooperative in barangay Tamac The project provided is similar to the project handed over to the Arana-ar Farmers Association in Abualan “The purpose of the INSPIRE project is for the repopulation of hogs in order to cater to the demand of pork supply around the region and hopefully to stabilize the fast rise on the price of meat,” Ruben Dulagan “Now the significance of this turnover is for the DA to officially hand over the ownership of this hog repopulation business to the Tamac Multipurpose Cooperative,” he added DA-CAR Regional Agricultural Engineering Division Chief Engr Salvador said that the DA is giving interventions to farmers like livelihood and development projects aside from this INSPIRE projects “You can also come up with a proposal for a farm-to-market road to support this project in preparation for the rainy seasons,” he said “This INSPIRE project is a form of love from the government to us farmers in support of the target to improve Filipino lives it is our responsibility to ensure its success,” Villaviciosa Mayor Jose W “Problems and challenges will arise but with your unity and determination Tamac Multipurpose Cooperative Chairman Margarita G Agyapas expressed her gratitude on behalf of the barangay and her cooperative to the DA and the municipal government staff for choosing them as beneficiary of the INSPIRE project “This a challenge because it is a very big project but with the unity among the members of our cooperative Also present to support the turnover ceremony were Villaviciosa Vice-Mayor Marjorie Lagen Jomarh Zales from the Abra Provincial Veterinary Office Herald Express is a news organization based in Baguio City that has a weekly publication and an online news portal The newspaper is circulated in the different provinces of Northern Luzon The name of the fastest-growing publication in town is coined from the word ‘quick messenger’ which is self-explanatory © 2024 Baguio Herald Express | Website Design and Development by Neitiviti Studios Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2024 Baguio Herald Express | Website Design and Development by Neitiviti Studios Bustos Mayor Arnel Mendoza is definitely taking it up a notch The politiko recently received a letter from the mayor of Villaviciosa the hometown of Joseph Pedro Pérez de Busto Ang sister-city agreement between Villaviciosa and Bustos Engage in thought-provoking discussions and connect with like-minded individuals Asturias has wonderful beaches to enjoy unforgettable moments with your family Here we suggest some of the best beaches to go with children Summer is an ideal time to enjoy the coast And one of the most pleasant ways to do so is with the family it is highly advisable to go with children to places where you can enjoy with them to the full and with the best conditions for bathing and playing with total guarantee and safety in the broadest sense of the term Asturias has wonderful beaches along its 350 kilometres of coastline where you can go with your children and experience unforgettable days of family moments sunbathing and soaking in the more than healthy waters of the Cantabrian Sea Here you have an itinerary of some of the best beaches to go with children Penarronda beach is very special and you will see for yourself when you visit it with your children It is an impressive open space of great beauty with a stream that divides it and a large rounded rock in the middle of the sandy area It is located between two councils in western Asturias: Castropol with Barres being the closest village to the beach It has good facilities for a perfect day of leisure a species in danger of extinction that you will not find anywhere else in Asturias But it is undoubtedly a spectacular and very spacious spot to enjoy with your family and friends whose author is the photographer Gonzalo Azumendi.. it is part of the Biosphere Reserve Río Eo Serantes because it is in the vicinity of green meadows It also has a dune and marshland ecosystem and in the immediate vicinity is the castle site of El Castelón both from a natural and cultural point of view in a very rural setting - ideal for children - and has easy access and a small car park it is also very popular with anglers and scuba-diving enthusiasts Frexulfe is one of those enormous beaches of great ecological value Bordered by the coastal path - ideal for a stroll - on its shore you can see birds such as shaggy cormorants it is also true that a stream flows into the easternmost part of the beach which makes it very comfortable for families and it is very close to the beautiful fishing village of Puerto de Vega So spending the day in this Natural Monument is a real privilege Aguilar beach is known for its beautiful rock formations as well as a range of hotels and restaurants It also has a small promenade and is the starting or finishing point of the Ruta de los Miradores (Viewpoint Route) an incentive for a stroll at some point during the day It is also accessible and is a perfect corner of the coast for anchoring pleasure boats The truth is that Aguilar has it all for a varied day in the middle of nature Bañugues beach as it has very little waves and forms natural pools at low tide it is a kind of wide and peaceful cove where bathing is very calm and pleasant sports or conversation can last all day long It is also located where there are important Palaeolithic sites And of course it is accessible and has all kinds of services including a wide range of hotels and restaurants So in Bañugues you will enjoy yourself in the midst of prehistoric remains Rodiles beach one of the largest and busiest in Asturias has an extensive wooded area of pine and eucalyptus trees as well as a wooden promenade along one of the banks of the Villaviciosa estuary Nestled in the Natural Reserve of the Villaviciosa estuary Rodiles offers endless possibilities for lovers of water sports is accessible and has a wide range of accommodation you can choose to enjoy one of the beaches of the estuary which are authentic natural swimming pools Rodiles offers you a unique natural environment If there is one thing that characterises the beach of La Griega In the eastern part of the beach there is a path of just over half a kilometre that will take you to the ichnites which are the largest ever discovered in the world where the river Libardón flows into the sea is ideal to go with children because it has the advantage of forming natural pools at low tide is accessible and has a wide range of accommodation and a campsite nearby In La Griega you will have a Jurassic bath The beach of Santa Marina is a marvellous and extensive urban beach in the heart of this historic town where the charismatic river Sella flows into the sea Its famous promenade has notable examples of Indian architecture which makes it unique in the whole of the Cantabrian Sea and the beach itself has all kinds of services important remains of dinosaur footprints have been found So in Santa Marina you will enjoy the beach in a safe and fun way The beach of Barro with usually calm waters and fine white sand Protected both to the east and west by islets this beautiful sandy shell with crystal-clear waters is completely sheltered from the wind and the open sea It also has a wide range of restaurants and terraces with beautiful views as well as a famous beach bar on the beach with beautiful panoramic views and excellent gastronomy Due to its serene beauty and magical sunsets Barro has been featured in numerous films and commercials a family day out in Barro will be a memorable one If there is a beach where bathing at high tide is very calm, pleasant and safe , that is Poo That is why it is highly recommended for children Its funnel shape means that when the tide comes in the water from the Bay of Biscay flows through the channel that has been formed over hundreds of years leaving it in the form of a saltwater pool It also has a wide range of bars and restaurants with beautiful terraces overlooking the beach Surrounded by meadows and with a small stream At full tide it is a kind of great open-air spa La Franca is one of those ideal beach refuges for the whole family which marks the border between Llanes and Ribadedeva in La Franca it is just as healthy to swim in the sea as it is to swim in the river Its fine golden sand takes on a special glow in the sun and the truth is that it is a very spacious place to enjoy in peace and quiet With a triangular shape and moderate waves La Franca has a large islet called El Castrón a regular stop for seagulls and other birds It is accessible and has all kinds of services including a wide range of restaurants and beautiful terraces overlooking the sea It is very easy to reach and has a large car park at low tide it connects with other beautiful coves such as El Oso It is a place of tradition and tourist tradition as it had a seaside resort in the 19th century