Gijon to Santander
Our time in Spain had come to an end and we had to drive from Gijon to Santander to take the Ferry back to the UK. It was sad to leave but at... READ MORE
The Parador in Gijon
The Parador in Gijon is on the edge of the town, at the far end of the San Lorenzo Beach from the old town. I’ve talked a lot about it so a separate... READ MORE
Isabel la Catolica Park in Gijon
The Parador of Gijon overlooks the Isabel la Catolica Park in Gijon, in fact you might say it is situated in the park. It was a joy to stroll here at some point... READ MORE
Wandering in Gijon
On this day we decided wandering in Gijon would be a good idea, so we took a taxi to the town centre again. We were also on a hunt for wine! The harbour... READ MORE
Cimadevilla of Gijon
The old town is the Cimadevilla of Gijon, situated on and around the Santa Catalina Hill in Gijon. We took a taxi into the town – I was still on somewhat ‘go-slow’ –... READ MORE
The Museum in Gijon
The Museum of the Asturian People in Gijon is situated close to the Parador. We visited twice because there was just too much to take in at one time. Spain is very proud... READ MORE
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The Alameda in Santiago de Compostela
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Santiago de Compostela
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Pontevedra to Santiago de Compostela
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Gardens in Pontevedra
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Streets and Squares in Pontevedra
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The Museum of Pontevedra
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Churches in Pontevedra
The church in Spain was, and perhaps is, very powerful, and so it is natural that we should explore the churches in Pontevedra, and in the other towns and areas which we are visiting.
Rivers in Pontevedra
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Pontevedra Old Town
We settled into a very pleasant hotel in the newer part of Pontevedra and then set out to explore Pontevedra old town. A brief history The origins of Pontevedra date back perhaps to pre-Roman times, which means people have lived … Continued