Quintueles
Encyclopedia
Quintueles is one of 41 parishes in Villaviciosa
, a municipality
within the province and autonomous community
of Asturias
, in northern Spain
.
Situated at 88 m (288.7 ft) above sea level
, the parroquia is 9.81 km² (3.8 sq mi) in size, with a population of 663 (INE
2008).
Fossil pterosaur
tracks
have been recovered at Quintueles' Lastres Formation
.
are produced in great quantities in Quintueles. These Spanish beans, along with the local fish and shellfish, comprise the staple foods of the region. Popular dishes include Spanish beans with clams
, sea urchins, goose barnacles, brown shrimp, velvet crab
s, European spider crabs, conger eels
, and whiting
. The local cider
is also produced in abundance.
that the community is known for.
Also mentionable are the local quarries of sandstone. Folklore states that a fifteenth-century hermitage was situated among the quarries. Upon paying homage to the Virgin of the Snows, the hermit was said to receive the protection of a large oak tree for his dwelling. The neighborhood where this oak tree was found was named "Granderroble" in observance of the legend.
, take A-8 toward Santander
and proceed through exit 378 toward Quintueles. Upon entering the town, at the instersection of N-632, drift left. After 200 meters, turn right onto highway VV-I, in the direction of Playa de la Ñora. After continuing for two kilometers, one will encounter the Quintueles school and church, which serve an important part in the community. Another option is to follow road N-632 in the direction of Villaviciosa
. Shortly after passing the installations of Llorea, one will also pass the council of Gijón, then Villaviciosa, and finally one will arrive in the town of Quintueles. After three more kilometers, one will encounter the bypass to Playa de la Ñora. Quintueles is approximately 10 kilometers from Gijón.
Cuisine of the Lamp (Gastronómico de la Llámpara), is a festival organized by the Trumpet Society of Cultural Recreation (Sociedad Cultural Recreativa Clarín) of a neighboring municipality, Quintes
. Citizens of both Quintueles and Quintes host the festival.
Cantabrian Sea. It is approximately 19 kilometers from Villaviciosa
and 12 kilometers from Gijón
. Quintueles is a coastal town with beautiful, tall cliffs that overlook the Cantabrian Sea. Quintueles currently maintains a population of 663 people and there are about 460 dwellings. The city has an area of 9,81 square kilometers; the sea marks the northern border, while Gijón
lies to the west, Quintes
lies to the east, and San Miguel de Arroes lies to the south.
Quintueles is composed of ten neighborhoods:
Many find the appeal of Quintueles to be its convenient location—it is near a large city, but the distance is great enough to maintain a pastoral atmosphere. This theory, however, is simply speculation.
, with a few native laurels, chestnut trees
, oaks
, and hazelnut trees
. Ferns
, furzes, and brambles may also be found in thickets.
This area is filled with animals typically found in coastal regions. Marine birds, namely seagulls and hawks, are common. Migratory birds such as swallows, thrushes and starlings are also present. Weasels, squirrels, boars, and foxes are found in the forests.
Villaviciosa, Asturias
Villaviciosa is a town and in the autonomous community of Asturias, Spain. It is situated on the central eastern coastline, and borders the Asturian municipalities of Gijón and Siero to the west, Sariego, Nava, Cabranes and Piloña to the south and to Colunga to the east. The total area is 271 km²...
, a municipality
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
within the province and autonomous community
Autonomous communities of Spain
An autonomous community In other languages of Spain:*Catalan/Valencian .*Galician .*Basque . The second article of the constitution recognizes the rights of "nationalities and regions" to self-government and declares the "indissoluble unity of the Spanish nation".Political power in Spain is...
of Asturias
Asturias
The Principality of Asturias is an autonomous community of the Kingdom of Spain, coextensive with the former Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages...
, in northern Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
Situated at 88 m (288.7 ft) above sea level
Above mean sea level
The term above mean sea level refers to the elevation or altitude of any object, relative to the average sea level datum. AMSL is used extensively in radio by engineers to determine the coverage area a station will be able to reach...
, the parroquia is 9.81 km² (3.8 sq mi) in size, with a population of 663 (INE
Instituto Nacional de Estadística (Spain)
The National Institute of Statistics is the official organisation in Spain that collects statistics about demography, economy, and Spanish society. Every 10 years, this organisation conducts a national census. The last census took place in 2001....
2008).
Fossil pterosaur
Pterosaur
Pterosaurs were flying reptiles of the clade or order Pterosauria. They existed from the late Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous Period . Pterosaurs are the earliest vertebrates known to have evolved powered flight...
tracks
Trace fossil
Trace fossils, also called ichnofossils , are geological records of biological activity. Trace fossils may be impressions made on the substrate by an organism: for example, burrows, borings , urolites , footprints and feeding marks, and root cavities...
have been recovered at Quintueles' Lastres Formation
Lastres Formation
The Lastres Formation is a geological formation from which fossil pterosaur tracks have been recovered.-Pterosaurs:...
.
Climate
The climate of Quintueles is oceanic, humid and generally temperate.Cuisine
Spanish beansFabes de la Granja
Fabes la granxa are a type of white runner bean cultivated in the autonomous community of Asturias. It is primarily used as an ingredient of Fabada Asturiana...
are produced in great quantities in Quintueles. These Spanish beans, along with the local fish and shellfish, comprise the staple foods of the region. Popular dishes include Spanish beans with clams
CLaMS
CLaMS is a modular chemistry transport model system developed at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany. CLaMS was first described by McKenna et al. and was expanded into three dimensions by Konopka et al....
, sea urchins, goose barnacles, brown shrimp, velvet crab
Velvet crab
The velvet crab , Necora puber, is a species of crab. It is the largest swimming crab found in British coastal waters, with a carapace width of up to , and the only species in the genus Necora. The body is coated with short hairs, giving the animal a velvety texture, hence the common name...
s, European spider crabs, conger eels
Conger
Conger is a genus of marine congrid eels. It includes some of the largest types of eels, ranging up to 3 m in length, in the case of the European conger...
, and whiting
Whiting
Whiting is the name of several species of fish:*Merlangius merlangus, the original species to receive the name; a common food fish of the cod family found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean around Europe and the Mediterranean regions...
. The local cider
Cider
Cider or cyder is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from apple juice. Cider varies in alcohol content from 2% abv to 8.5% abv or more in traditional English ciders. In some regions, such as Germany and America, cider may be termed "apple wine"...
is also produced in abundance.
Cultural Heritage
Playa de la Ñora, a local beach, is a major attraction of the area. Quintueles' granaries, settlements, and farms produce the apples and Spanish beansFabes de la Granja
Fabes la granxa are a type of white runner bean cultivated in the autonomous community of Asturias. It is primarily used as an ingredient of Fabada Asturiana...
that the community is known for.
Also mentionable are the local quarries of sandstone. Folklore states that a fifteenth-century hermitage was situated among the quarries. Upon paying homage to the Virgin of the Snows, the hermit was said to receive the protection of a large oak tree for his dwelling. The neighborhood where this oak tree was found was named "Granderroble" in observance of the legend.
Directions to Quintueles
Beginning from GijónGijón
Gijón , officially Gijón / Xixón, is a coastal industrial city and a municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. Early mediaeval texts mention it as "Gigia". It was an important regional Roman city, although the area has been settled since earliest history...
, take A-8 toward Santander
Santander, Cantabria
The port city of Santander is the capital of the autonomous community and historical region of Cantabria situated on the north coast of Spain. Located east of Gijón and west of Bilbao, the city has a population of 183,446 .-History:...
and proceed through exit 378 toward Quintueles. Upon entering the town, at the instersection of N-632, drift left. After 200 meters, turn right onto highway VV-I, in the direction of Playa de la Ñora. After continuing for two kilometers, one will encounter the Quintueles school and church, which serve an important part in the community. Another option is to follow road N-632 in the direction of Villaviciosa
Villaviciosa
Villaviciosa may refer to the following places:* Philippines** Villaviciosa: a municipality of Abra* Spain** Villaviciosa: a municipality of Asturias** Villaviciosa de Odón: a municipality of the province of Madrid...
. Shortly after passing the installations of Llorea, one will also pass the council of Gijón, then Villaviciosa, and finally one will arrive in the town of Quintueles. After three more kilometers, one will encounter the bypass to Playa de la Ñora. Quintueles is approximately 10 kilometers from Gijón.
Festivals
| Date | Spanish Name | English Name |
|---|---|---|
| April | Gastronómico de la Llámpara. | Cuisine of the Lamp. |
| Aug. 5 | Fiesta de Granderroble. | Festival of the Large Oak Tree. |
| Aug. 5 | Fiesta de la Virgen de las Nieves. | Festival of the Virgin of the Snows. |
| Aug. 24 | Fiesta de San Bartolomé. | Festival of Saint Bartholomew. |
| Nov. 23 | Fiesta de San Clemente. | Festival of Saint Clement. |
Cuisine of the Lamp (Gastronómico de la Llámpara), is a festival organized by the Trumpet Society of Cultural Recreation (Sociedad Cultural Recreativa Clarín) of a neighboring municipality, Quintes
Quintes
Quintes is one of the westernmost towns of the municipality of Villaviciosa. It is located on the left side of the river called río España, 17 km from Villaviciosa and 14 km from Gijón. It is a coastal town with beautiful cliffs that look out over the Cantábrico fom considerable heights...
. Citizens of both Quintueles and Quintes host the festival.
Geographic Context
Quintueles is situated on the flat coast of Spain'sSpain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
Cantabrian Sea. It is approximately 19 kilometers from Villaviciosa
Villaviciosa
Villaviciosa may refer to the following places:* Philippines** Villaviciosa: a municipality of Abra* Spain** Villaviciosa: a municipality of Asturias** Villaviciosa de Odón: a municipality of the province of Madrid...
and 12 kilometers from Gijón
Gijón
Gijón , officially Gijón / Xixón, is a coastal industrial city and a municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. Early mediaeval texts mention it as "Gigia". It was an important regional Roman city, although the area has been settled since earliest history...
. Quintueles is a coastal town with beautiful, tall cliffs that overlook the Cantabrian Sea. Quintueles currently maintains a population of 663 people and there are about 460 dwellings. The city has an area of 9,81 square kilometers; the sea marks the northern border, while Gijón
Gijón
Gijón , officially Gijón / Xixón, is a coastal industrial city and a municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. Early mediaeval texts mention it as "Gigia". It was an important regional Roman city, although the area has been settled since earliest history...
lies to the west, Quintes
Quintes
Quintes is one of the westernmost towns of the municipality of Villaviciosa. It is located on the left side of the river called río España, 17 km from Villaviciosa and 14 km from Gijón. It is a coastal town with beautiful cliffs that look out over the Cantábrico fom considerable heights...
lies to the east, and San Miguel de Arroes lies to the south.
Quintueles is composed of ten neighborhoods:
- San Clemente
- Cerredo
- Capellanía
- Cazamular
- La Corolla
- El Peñucal
- Friuz
- Granderroble
- Rodavigo
- Los Pisones
Local Economy
The Quintueles community has been dedicated to agriculture and stockbreeding for generations, but the modern trend is displaying growth in the service sector.Many find the appeal of Quintueles to be its convenient location—it is near a large city, but the distance is great enough to maintain a pastoral atmosphere. This theory, however, is simply speculation.
Wildlife
The landscape of Quintueles is dominated by cultivated fields and orchards in the plains zones. Quintueles also has forests of eucalyptusEucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of flowering trees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Members of the genus dominate the tree flora of Australia...
, with a few native laurels, chestnut trees
Chestnut
Chestnut , some species called chinkapin or chinquapin, is a genus of eight or nine species of deciduous trees and shrubs in the beech family Fagaceae, native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The name also refers to the edible nuts they produce.-Species:The chestnut belongs to the...
, oaks
Oaks
-Horse races:"Oaks" is generally used to describe a Thoroughbred horse race restricted to 3-year-old fillies. Among the best-known races using the term are:*Epsom Oaks, The Oaks Stakes, at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, England; the original "Oaks" race...
, and hazelnut trees
Hazelnut
A hazelnut is the nut of the hazel and is also known as a cob nut or filbert nut according to species. A cob is roughly spherical to oval, about 15–25 mm long and 10–15 mm in diameter, with an outer fibrous husk surrounding a smooth shell. A filbert is more elongated, being about twice...
. Ferns
Fern
A fern is any one of a group of about 12,000 species of plants belonging to the botanical group known as Pteridophyta. Unlike mosses, they have xylem and phloem . They have stems, leaves, and roots like other vascular plants...
, furzes, and brambles may also be found in thickets.
This area is filled with animals typically found in coastal regions. Marine birds, namely seagulls and hawks, are common. Migratory birds such as swallows, thrushes and starlings are also present. Weasels, squirrels, boars, and foxes are found in the forests.