Ares | |
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 View of the town | |
| Coordinates: 43°25′40″N 8°14′30″W / 43.42778°N 8.24167°W / 43.42778; -8.24167 | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Galicia |
| Province | A Coruña |
| Comarca | Ferrol / Ferrolterra |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Julio Ignacio Iglesias Redondo (PSdG PSOE) |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.51 km2 (7.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 6,156 |
| • Density | 332.6/km2 (861.4/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Aresanos |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 15623,15624,15625 |
| Website | Official website |
Ares is a municipality in the autonomous community of Galicia in the province of A Coruña in northwestern Spain. It is located in the comarca of Ferrol. It spans the coastal strip running from the entrance of the estuary of the Ferrol river to the port of Redes.
The town of Ares is situated on the shore of a beautiful inlet, surrounded by beaches that stretch for almost three kilometers of coastline with calm waters.
The most well-known beaches in Ares are A Rampa, O Cruceiro/A Xunqueira, Redes, Seselle, O Raso, Sabadelle, Río Sandeu, and Chanteiro. There are also some very pretty coves like Estacas and Centeás, now with steps, and many other secluded coves that are difficult to access.
Culture
Once a year, Ares celebrates the Corpus Christi.
Heritage
Ares boasts a highly distinctive architectural style, with single-story houses and brightly painted wooden galleries. The entire municipality is dotted with buildings in the Indiano style. Many of these are remarkably beautiful and are in an almost perfect state of preservation.
Their unique character made them a popular summer destination in the 80s and 90s, which, in turn, contributed to the degradation of the architectural landscape, which became overrun with modern multi-story houses. However, some areas still retain the town's original charm, such as O Porto, where single-story houses with whitewashed walls surround a network of narrow streets.
The Indiano heritage is a cornerstone of Ares' historical legacy, not only for its architectural appeal and value, but also because it exemplifies Ares' connection to the 20th-century migration processes. In August, the town celebrates its Indiano festival (Ares Indiano) to commemorate this historical link, paying tribute to the local emigrants who left their homeland and returned as patrons of various sociocultural initiatives in Ares, contributing to the town's progress.
Economy
The economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture.
See also
References
- ^ https://www.ine.es/jaxiT3/Datos.htm?t=2868#_tabs-tabla
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