The Cares is a river in Northern Spain that flows through the autonomous communities of Asturias and León until it joins the Deva River and flows into the Atlantic Ocean at the Bay of Biscay. It forms the Tina Mayor estuary, the natural border between Asturias and Cantabria.
| Cares | |
|---|---|
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 Course of the Cares | |
| Location | |
| Country | Spain |
| State | León, Asturias |
| Cities | Posada de Valdeón, Caín, Poncebos, Arenas de Cabrales |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Posada de Valdeón, Cantabrian Mountains, León |
| • elevation | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Vega del Llés, Asturias |
| Length | 54 km (34 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Deva River |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Casaño |
| • right | Duje, Bulnes |
The Cares is known because of the narrow and spectacular canyon it forms when passing the Picos de Europa. A trekking path, "Ruta del Cares", runs along the river. The stream is also known for the quality of its salmon.
The Cares river is joined by the Deva river. Many companies rent kayaks to descend both rivers. Kayaking is popular here during the summer.
See also
editExternal links
edit- (in English) The Cares Route, Official Page in English
- (in English) Cares Canyon route and pictures, in English
- (in Spanish) Cares Canyon tourist information and pictures
- (in Spanish) Cares Canyon pictures
- (in English) The route, in English
43°19′19″N 4°36′20″W / 43.3219°N 4.6056°W
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