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We set off this morning by 08.30, having walked dogs, breakfasted and completed all services. We had a different route down from the mountains than on the way up as we were heading for Gijón further west. We passed quickly onto the N-625 road which is quite a wide two lane road considering we areContinue reading “Back to sea-level – Gijón, Asturias, Spain”

Last night we got an early night, planning to hit the road early in the morning to depart. Whilst we were sat in the van, other motorhome kept arriving, finding the place full due to the busy Easter weekend and turning round. Unfortunately, Conchi, our nice taxi driver lady bore the brunt of the aboutContinue reading “Still here – Posada de Valdéon, Picos de Europa National Park, Spain”

Today we were booked in for our tour with Conchi at 10am to complete tbe Ruta del Cares from Cain to Poncebos. It is a work access road built through the gorge of the Cares river in a series of paths clinging to the side of the gorge and narrow metal bridges that criss-cross theContinue reading “Gorgeous Gorges – Posada de Valdéon, Picos de Europa National Park, Spain”

After the usual routine of dog walks and breakfast and having emptied and refilled the relevant tanks, we were on our way this morning. It felt like quite an adventure setting off towards the snow capped mountains behind us. However, between Llanes and the Picos de Europa mountains was the limestone ridge of Sierra delContinue reading “Climbing Mountains – Posada de Valdéon, Picos de Europa National Park, Spain”

Our morning walk this morning took us along the coastal path, looking out at the calm blue sea with fishing boats bobbing around in the distance. The walled walkway along the coast took us all the way from our campsite to the beach at the far end of Llanes. We arrived in time to seeContinue reading “Exploring – Llanes, Asturias, Spain”

We took our final walk along the beach by the campsite this morning. The stick competition was won conclusively by Lola. Reluctantly we move on from San Vicente de la Barquera today. We have really enjoyed it here and we could happily stay for much longer. However, we have a timetable based on maximum durationContinue reading “Moving west – Llanes, Asturias, Spain”

This morning started with another lovely beach walk with Lizzy and Lola. This time along the longest beach in northern Spain, Playa de Méron and Playa de Gerra which are literally a 2 minute walk from the entrance to the campsite. Again dogs were prohibited but with about 10 other dogs in near view weContinue reading “The longest beach and more seafood – San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, Spain”

We had the most beautiful start to this morning with a one mile walk to the picturesque beach in the village. Despite the dogs prohibited sign there were already 3 local dogs out for a walk. So we decided to join them. It was still fairly early and the light was just perfect for someContinue reading “Beach walks and Seafood – San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, Spain”

We had a final walk around Santillana del Mar with Lizzy and Lola before embarking on the 3km drive to the Cueva de Altimira. The caves at Altimira are one of several in the area with caves paintings and habitation evidence going back 40,000 years, which is pretty mind blowing. The caves were not notContinue reading “Caves, cliffs and red wine showers – Cóbreces, Cantabria, Spain”

After a heavy crossing on the Plymouth – Santander ferry, the sea and wind dropped as we came into the lee of land. Those in dog friendly cabins we sent to the car deck an hour before in preparation for arrival. Lizzy and Lola seemed pleased to be back in familiar territory. After what feltContinue reading “Tapas and Estrella, Viva España! – Santillana del Mar”