Carreña

Carreña is a town and parish in the municipality of Cabrales, located in the autonomous community of Asturias, Spain. It serves as the capital of the Cabrales municipality.

Carreña is situated in a mountainous region, characterized by the Picos de Europa National Park. The town is known for its production of Cabrales cheese, a strong-flavored blue cheese made from cow's milk, goat's milk, or sheep's milk, or a mixture of all three. This cheese is traditionally aged in caves found in the surrounding mountains.

The economy of Carreña is largely based on agriculture, livestock farming, and tourism, particularly related to the natural beauty of the area and the production of Cabrales cheese. The town features a traditional Asturian architecture, with stone houses and narrow streets.

Historically, Carreña has been an important center for the Cabrales region. Its administrative role as the municipal capital contributes to its importance in local governance and services.