Ribadesella
Sign in to saveRibadesella () is a small municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. Known for its location on the Cantabrian Sea, at the outlet of the River Sella, Ribadesella is a town that forms part of the Picos de Europa (Peaks of Europe). It is bordered on the east by Llanes, on the south by Cangas de Onís and Parres, and on the west by Caravia. Ribadesella is the home town of Queen Letizia of Spain.
Key facts
- Settlement.name
- Ribadesella
- Settlement.settlement_type
- Municipality
- Settlement.image_skyline
- Conjunto Histórico de Ribadesella, panorama2.jpg
- Settlement.image_flag
- Bandera de Ribadesella.svg
- Settlement.image_shield
- Coat of Arms of Ribadesella.svg
- Settlement.image_map
- Ribesella Asturies map.svg
- Settlement.map_caption
- Location of Ribadesella
- Settlement.pushpin_map
- Spain
- Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
- Location in Spain
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- Autonomous community
- Settlement.subdivision_type2
- Province
- Settlement.subdivision_name2
- Asturias
- Settlement.subdivision_type3
- Comarca
- Settlement.subdivision_name3
- Oriente
- Settlement.seat_type
- Capital
- Settlement.seat
- Ribadesella
- Settlement.elevation_m
- 897
via Wikipedia infobox
Article
6 sectionsContents
- History
- The town
- Parishes
- Cultural events
- See also
- References
Ribadesella () is a small municipality in the Autonomous Community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain. Known for its location on the Cantabrian Sea, at the outlet of the River Sella, Ribadesella is a town that forms part of the Picos de Europa (Peaks of Europe). It is bordered on the east by Llanes, on the south by Cangas de Onís and Parres, and on the west by Caravia. Ribadesella is the home town of Queen Letizia of Spain.
On the first weekend of August, the International Sella River Descent takes place; kayakers from all over the world gather here to attempt the final 20 km of the Sella River in record time. The town is also known for its prehistoric cave, known as the cave of Tito Bustillo, which is open to visitors all year round. Ribadesella is often visited for its history, sport activities, scenery, natural amenities, and food.