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Valle de Ancares formerly known as Candín (as of August 23,2023) is a village and municipality located in the region of El Bierzo (the province of León, Castile and León, Spain). According to the 2025 census (INE), the municipality has a population of 256 inhabitants.
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The essentials for getting around Candín without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 42.8169° N, 6.7281° O
By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Candín's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.
Spring
Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.
Summer
Mild summers, with some rainy or misty days; festivals tend to cluster in these months.
Autumn
Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.
Winter
Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.
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