Lugones, Siero

Lugones (in Asturian language, Llugones[1]) is a parish in Siero, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain.

According to ancient literary documentation, the current territory of the municipality of Siero, were Lugones is located, was inhabited by the Luggoni tribe belonging to the Astures, with clear Celtic roots.

It communicated Oviedo with this area and was part of a Roman road that linked the towns of "Astúrica Augusta" (Astorga) and "Lucus Asturum" (Lugo de Llanera).

[6] In 1882 the gunpowder factory of the Santa Bárbara Society, founded by José Tartiere (es) began its activities in Lugones, constituted two years before by a group of important capitalists outside the municipality.

[7] At the beginning of the 20th century, the installation of new industries and the development of new companies in Lugones meant that its population tripled, as it grew to become a dormitory town for Oviedo.

[15][16] It has two patron saint festivities: that of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, also known as El Carbayu for the neighborhood where it is located, it is celebrated the first weekend of August.

In the month of April, the Folkloric Association La Sidrina presents the "Pueblo de Lugones" Award, as well as an Exhibition dedicated each year to themes of Asturian Culture.

[18] The Lugones Se Mueve Cultural Association organizes a Popular Cider Test in April and a Beer Festival in June.

Lugones has an artificial turf soccer field, which hosts the matches of Atlético de Lugones SD and Beredi CF; an Asturian-style bowling alley, which has hosted important competitions, including international ones; outdoor swimming pools at L'Acebera; and a municipal sports complex with a sports court, gym, sauna and heated pool.

Surrounded by industrial estates and about 5 kilometers from Oviedo, its location in the center of Asturias allows it to absorb a large number of passers-by both in the leisure area and in commerce.

Photograph of the main park in Lugones, with the bandstand in the background.