Luanco

Luanco
Parish
Luanco
Coordinates: 43°37′03″N 5°47′38″W / 43.6175°N 5.793889°W / 43.6175; -5.793889
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Asturias
Province	Asturias
Municipality	Gozón

Luanco (Asturian: Lluanco) is the capital parish of the municipality of Gozón, within the province of Asturias, in northern Spain.^[1]

The population is 5,693 (INE 2007).

Luanco was an important fishing and whaling port. Currently, Luanco is a relevant tourist point in northern Spain, well known for its historic buildings (Santa María church, the Torre del Reloj or the Palace of Menéndez Pola), the beaches of Santa María and La Ribera and its gastronomy.