Peñamellera Alta

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Peñamellera Alta
El Valle Altu
Flag of Peñamellera Alta Coat of arms of Peñamellera Alta
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Principality of Asturias
Demonym
 • Spanish


Capital Alles
Coordinates
Judicial district Llanes
Parishes 8
Population (2005)
 • Total
 • Density
 • % of Asturias
Rank: 69
670 inhabitants
7.28 people/km²
0.06 %
Area
 • Total
 • % of Asturias
Rank: n/a
92 km²
Highest point Jalau, 1,425 m
Postcode
Mayor Rosa María Domínguez (PP)
Town council
Political parties
Website http://www.foros.com/penamellera

Peñamellera Alta is a municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. It is bordered on the north by Llanes, on the west by Cabrales, on the east by Peñamellera Baja and on the south by the Autonomous Community of Cantabria.

[edit] Parishes

  • Alles
  • Cáraves
  • Llonín
  • Mier
  • Oceño
  • Rozagás
  • Ruenes
  • Trescares

[edit] Gastronomy

One of the most famous products of the municipality is the Peñamellera cheese. It is the heir to a long tradition of artisanship. Despite the fact that it was near the point of disappearing, it has grown in recent years due to the establishment of a cooperative to produce it.

Another famous food from the region is the salmon from the Cares River. The honey of Peñamellera, used in desserts, deserves mention also.

The traditional drink of the municipality, like the rest of the principality, is cider.

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