Oviñana ( Asturian ''Ouviñana'') is one of nine

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in the

Cudillero Cudillero ( Asturian: ''Cuideiru'') is a municipality in the Principality of Asturias, Spain. Nowadays, Cudillero's main economic activities are related to tourism, but it is also known for its fishing industry. A legend says that it was founded b ...

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, within the province and

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, in northern Spain. The population is 529 ( INE 2007). Oviñana is well known due to the Cape Vidio, which has a wonderful view of the

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. The cape has cliffs, in which many sea birds live, such as seagulls or cormorants. There are also many beaches. The best-known beaches in the village are Vallina, El Sablón, Gayo, El Gayín, Cueva, Peñadoria, Gradas, San Cidiellu, Maurieyu, Purtiella, Puerto Chico and Castrillón. There are many festivities in Oviñana, but the most important ones are the Carnival ("Antroxu"), celebrated in February; La Jira, the first weekend in July; and San Roque, 15–17 August.

Neighbourhoods

* Rieguabaxu (Riego Abajo) * Rieguarriba (Riego Arriba) * Vivíu (Vivigo)

References

Parishes in Cudillero {{asturias-geo-stub