Ribadesella
Ribadesella (Asturian: Ribeseya) is a small 84-square-kilometre (32 sq mi) 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.
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Location of Ribadesella | |
Ribadesella Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 43°27′45″N 5°3′30″W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Asturias |
| Province | Asturias |
| Comarca | Oriente |
| Capital | Ribadesella |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | Ramón Manuel Canal Tirador (PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 84.37 km2 (32.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 897 m (2,943 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 5,730 |
| • Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym | riosellano |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 33560 |
| Official language(s) | Asturian |
| Website | Official website |
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.