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View of El FrancoGandalín del Revellón · CC BY-SA 3.0

El Franco

Coastal village

El Franco is a municipality in the autonomous community of the Principality of Asturias. It is bordered on the north by the Cantabrian Sea, to the west by Tapia, to the south by Castropol and Boal, and to the east by Cuaña. El Franco is part of the comarca of Eo-Navia.

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The Porcía and Mazo Rivers pass through the municipality.

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Village information

Coat of arms of El Franco
Province
Asturias
Population (INE 2025)
3,728
Altitude
55 m
Area (IGN)
76.3 km²
Postcode
33746–33759
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What to see

18 places to explore El Franco at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    Carroceiro (oficialmente y en asturiano: El Caroceiro) es una aldea perteneciente a la parroquia de La Braña, en el concejo de El Franco, comarca de Eo-Navia, Principado de Asturias, España.

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    Castello es una aldea perteneciente a la parroquia de Miudes, en el concejo de El Franco, comarca de Eo-Navia, Principado de Asturias, España.

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    Godella es una aldea perteneciente a la parroquia de Miudes, en el concejo de El Franco, comarca de Eo-Navia, Principado de Asturias, España.

    Aldea

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    La Ronda (oficialmente y en asturiano: A Ronda) es una aldea perteneciente a la parroquia de Valdepares, en el concejo de El Franco, comarca de Eo-Navia, Principado de Asturias, España.

    Aldea

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    Miudes es una aldea perteneciente a la parroquia de Miudes, en el concejo de El Franco, comarca de Eo-Navia, Principado de Asturias, España.

    Aldea

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    Nenín es una aldea perteneciente a la parroquia de Prendones, en el concejo de El Franco, comarca de Eo-Navia, Principado de Asturias, España.

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    Penadecabras es una aldea perteneciente a la parroquia de La Braña, en el concejo de El Franco, comarca de Eo-Navia, Principado de Asturias, España.

    Aldea

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    Romaelle (oficialmente y en gallego-asturiano: Romelle) es una aldea perteneciente a la parroquia de La Braña, en el concejo de El Franco, comarca de Eo-Navia, Principado de Asturias, España.

    Aldea

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    San Julián (oficialmente y en asturiano: San Xuyán) es una aldea perteneciente a la parroquia de Villalmarzo, en el concejo de El Franco, comarca de Eo-Navia, Principado de Asturias, España.

    Aldea

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    Villalmarzo es una aldea perteneciente a la parroquia de Villalmarzo, en el concejo de El Franco, comarca de Eo-Navia, Principado de Asturias, España.

    Aldea

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    Museo

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    Cascada

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    Yacimiento

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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What to do

7 plans to experience El Franco on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

2 activities

Hiking: Camino del Norte (Asturias)

Hiking: GR 204 · Etapa 27 Viavélez - Tapia de Casariego

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Water

2 activities

Playa de Cambaredo

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Playa de Castello

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Natural areas

1 activity

Reserva de la Biosfera Río Eo, Oscos y Tierras de Burón

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Bike

2 activities

MTB: Mtb Camino del Norte (Asturias)

Cycling route: Road Astur-Galaica

Cycling routes on Google Maps

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around El Franco

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • BeachesPlaya de Porcía · in the village · 39 within 15 kmGetting there
  • GolfCampo de Golf Cierro Grande · 6.3 km away, in Tapia de Casariego · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsPuerto de Ortiguera · 10.7 km away, in Coaña · 6 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingClub Náutico Deportivo de Navia · 12.2 km away, in Navia · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • DivingBuceo Costa Lugo · 13.3 km away, in RibadeoGetting there
  • WineriesAdega Nicanor · 13.6 km away, in RibadeoGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesEmbalse de Arbón · 14.6 km away, in BoalGetting there