Salinas (Castrillón)

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Salinas (Castrillón)
Parish
Salinas (Castrillón)
Coordinates: 43°34′50″N 5°57′08″W / 43.580556°N 5.952222°W / 43.580556; -5.952222Coordinates: 43°34′50″N 5°57′08″W / 43.580556°N 5.952222°W / 43.580556; -5.952222
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Asturias
Province	Asturias
Municipality	Castrillón

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Playa de Salinas

Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum

Salinas is one of eight parishes (administrative divisions) in Castrillón, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

The population is 4,635 (INE 2006).

Salinas is a seaside resort and is the second most populated municipality behind Piedras Blancas, which is located just 2 km away.

It has one of the longest beaches in Asturias, which is divided into 3 parts: Salinas, The Espartal and San Juan.

Salinas is visited by hundreds of tourists every year. Most of them come from Madrid, seeking a colder summer. Also during summer, it is easy to spot a local celebrity walking on the beach, such as the racing driver Fernando Alonso or the actress Bea.

Culture[]

The Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum is located in Salinas on La Peñon peninsula near the Arnao tunnel.

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