Avilés

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City in [Asturias] ([Spain]), pop. 84.000. Steel, glass and chemical industry. Main enterprises: [Aceralia] (the former [ENSIDESA]), [Cristalería Española] (now part of [Saint-Gobain]) Important fishing and industrial port. National and international trade fairs.
The city historical center has beautiful medieval, renaissence and baroque buildings. Many hotels: [Palacio de Ferrera] (luxury), La Villa, Villa de Avilés, Luzana. Great asturian gastronomy.
Special events: [Antroxu] (Carnival), [Fiesta de El Bollo], [Fiestas de San Agustín]. Theatre and opera ([Teatro Palacio Valdés]), film and music festivals.