Anyós

Anyós (Catalan pronunciation: [əˈɲos]) is a village in Andorra, located in the parish of La Massana and 1 km from the town of La Massana.

Anyós
Anyós
Location in Andorra
Coordinates: 42°32′4.53″N 1°32′29.94″E
Country Andorra
ParishLa Massana
Elevation
4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total853

Traditions

A fiesta is held every 10 July, and by tradition the priest blesses a carriage in the village square opposite the medieval Church of St Christopher (Sant Cristòfol) who is the patron saint of the village.

  • Anyós centre is composed of narrow cobbled streets (here: Camí de les Corts Noves)
  • Street sign Camí de les Corts Noves
  • Camí del Querol
  • Hiking sign on the way to Pic de Padern summit
  • Pont de Sant Antoni bridge over the Valira del Nord river
  • Church of St Christopher's interior from the rood screen
  • Tobacco field
  • Valira del Nord, a Valira tributary, from Pont de Sant Antoni

References


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