Ponga, Asturias

Ponga is a town and municipality in the province and autonomous community of Asturias, northwestern Spain. Its capital is San Juan de Beleño.EcologyPonga has a natural park.Also, "Ponga-Amieva" is the name of a Special Protection Area for wild birds.HistorySeveral archaeological remains show evidence that it was inhabited in the Bronze Age. During Roman colonization, Ponga belonged to the territory of Cantabria. The first documented reference of Ponga occurred in the time of Alfonso IX of León.ParishesThere are nine parishes (administrative division):CultureArtAmong the most notable art displays are in rural churches including: Church of Santa Maria de Taranes Church of St. Mary of Viego Church of St. John of Bethlehem Ermitas Ventaniella and Arcenorio Bucket Tower Sobrefoz Palace Spa MestasHolidays and festivals January 1: Feast of Aguinaldo and Guirria in San Juan de Belen. Carnival Saturday: Aguinaldo de Sellaño Holy Saturday: Market in the Trasiegu Sobrefoz. May 13: Contest of cheese and Ponga Beyos days Beyos Cheese Around May 15: San Isidro San Juan de Henbane July 1: San Pedro in Sobrefoz July 16: Ntra Sra del Carmen San Juan de Belen 31 July: Feast of San Ignacio and Carangas Beyos August 4, 5 and 6: Ntra Sra de las Nieves in Ladle and Sellaño August 9: San Justo in Cadenava August 10 and 11: San Lorenzo in Abiego August 15 and 16: in Mrs Nra Taranes and Viego Last weekend of August: The Arándanu in Bedules September 1: La Santina de Ventaniella in Ventaniella September 8: La Santina de Arcenoriu in Arcenoriu Last weekend in November: Gastronomic Days of Hunting in the entire council