Distance to go : 248 kms
There was an alternative path suggested today keeping to the coast. We decided to follow this flat direct path and thus take 2 days to get to Ribadeo and enjoy another day in a seaside port. The weather was mild, about 24o, with no humidity. Unfortunately there was not much coastline to see on the journey but we were rewarded when we arrived at Tapia de Casariego on St James Day, a public holiday.
Leaving Navia after breakfast at a local cafe. It was much larger than we originally envisaged. In retrospect it was the better stopover than the smaller and nondescript La Caridad (9 kms further on).
The countryside is changing rapidly. A large dairy industry...
Large corn and potato crops..
The grand houses funded by the slave and tobacco trades in the Americas have been replaced with modern stone homes with slate roofs and modest rendered homes in the villages.
We skirted the highway today on flat wooded paths.
In Porcia we were joined by a huge community group on a celebratory walk for St James' Day.
From Porcia we took the alternative path, also the GR route.
From the highway Tapia de Casaregio looks quite industrial but as you walk down to the port
It is more appealing.
It has the feeling of a small English port, like Robin Hood's Bay.
Lots of fishing craft, vantage points and restaurants and cafes.
A cleverly crafted man - made pool.
Spectacular beaches. Good surf and beautiful temperature. Lots of families enjoying a perfect
summer day.
Lots of families enjoying a perfect summer's day.
So much activity at the port tonight. A market with a hand - operated Ferris wheel, bars and restaurants working overtime. Gorgeous in the sunshine despite being 9 pm.
A snack for dinner. Deep - fried pimentos ( a local specialty) and blue cheese for Mark.
A hilarious spoof on Spain's Got Talent in one of the main plazas tonight.
Our palace for the evening. Pre-booked for us in Navia. Clean, central and convenient but
lacking a certain charm.
The albergue here sits on the cliffs with sea views but very popular tonight.
M&M
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