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Pola de Somiedo

Asturias, Spain · Europe

About Pola de Somiedo

Pola de Somiedo is worth a stop: 30 minutes from La Plaza, 30km from Alto de l'Angliru.

Pola de Somiedo is a town located in Asturias, Spain. With a population of 1,512, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pola de Somiedo sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pola de Somiedo to your route.

About Pola de Somiedo

Pola de Somiedo is one of fifteen parishes (administrative divisions) in Somiedo, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain with category village ("villa" in Spanish). It is situated at an elevation of 700 m (2,300 ft) above sea level. It is 19 km2 (7.3 sq mi) in size,

Read more with a population of 242 (INE 2006). The postal code is 33840. It has a total population of 242 inhabitants ( INE 2006 ) in 114 homes. It is the capital city of the council. It celebrates the feast of the Rosary. His temple parish is dedicated to St. Michael .

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Where is Pola de Somiedo located?

Pola de Somiedo is located in Asturias, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 43.0929 latitude, -6.2563 longitude.

What is the population of Pola de Somiedo?

Pola de Somiedo has a population of approximately 1,512 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,512
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Asturias
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
43.0929, -6.2563

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Pola de Somiedo

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Alto de l'Angliru

The most feared climb in the Vuelta a España: a dead-end Asturian mountain road with gradients up to 23.5% and a summit balcony over green valleys: a bucket-list drive for cycling fans.

30 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Puerto de Pajares

The historic 1,378 m pass on the old N-630 linking León with Asturias, a snaking pre-motorway route past the Valgrande-Pajares ski area with big Cantabrian mountain views.

41 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Oviedo Cathedral

A soaring Gothic cathedral guarding the pre-Romanesque Holy Chamber of Asturian relics, the start of the original Camino Primitivo.

45 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Santa Maria del Naranco

A graceful 9th-century pre-Romanesque royal hall on Mount Naranco, a UNESCO marvel of barrel-vaulted Asturian architecture overlooking Oviedo.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Cudillero

A tiny Asturian fishing village with brightly colored houses cascading down a steep hillside to a sheltered harbor.

53 km · about 60 min drive

beach

Playa del Silencio

A crescent of pale pebbles cradled by a green amphitheatre of cliffs and offshore rock pinnacles, Asturias' most photographed wild beach.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Pola de Somiedo

  • 30 kmAlto de l'AngliruThe most feared climb in the Vuelta a España: a dead-end Asturian mountain road with gradients up to 23.5% and a summit balcony over green valleys: a bucket-list drive for cycling fans.
  • 41 kmPuerto de PajaresThe historic 1,378 m pass on the old N-630 linking León with Asturias, a snaking pre-motorway route past the Valgrande-Pajares ski area with big Cantabrian mountain views.
  • 73 kmRuta de la Costa CantabricaSpain's spectacular northern coastal route winding along green cliffs, hidden beaches, and fishing villages from Bilbao to A Coruna.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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