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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Parador of Santo Domingo
The Parador of Santo Domingo is in the middle of the old town, next to the cathedral, and on the route of the camino. It was a wonderful place in which to live for a few days. Public rooms This … Continued
San Millan de la Cogolla
We made another day trip, to San Millán de la Cogolla,1 to see the Monastery of Yuso. Together with the nearby Monastery of Suso the two monasteries form a World Heritage Site. The drive A brief history The Monastery of … Continued
A day trip to Ezcaray
Santo Domingo is quite a small town and so we decided to take a day trip to Ezcaray which is only 30 minutes away from Santo Domingo. A brief history The town dates from the 10th century when the Kings … Continued
A quiet walk in Santo Domingo
After a busy day out and about it was good to take a quiet walk in Santo Domingo along the river and in the outskirts of this small town. Walking out of the town We walked down the Calle Mayor, … Continued
The Cathedral of Santo Domingo
The Cathedral of Santo Domingo stands in the heart of the town, on the Camino. It is on the site where Santo Domingo first built a chapel for pilgrims. The original church has gone, replaced by the building designated a … Continued
The Pilgrim Station of Santo Domingo
A brief history The Pilgrim Station of Santo Domingo was originally mainly the work of one man. Santa Domingo founded the town in the 11th century to help pilgrims who were undertaking a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. He built … Continued
Olite to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
It was time to move on again, and this time we were travelling from the Parador of Olite to the Parador of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. The route It was 142 kms between the two towns but we managed … Continued
A few days in Olite
We came here from Pamplona and had a good time spending a few days in Olite. The Parador The Parador of Olite was the old palace. The staff were friendly and helpful, and it was comfortable. Our room overlooked the … Continued
A Visit to Estella (part 2)
We had fortified ourselves with coffee and now it was time to continue our visit to Estella. We climbed up to see the Church of San Miguel – exploring can be hard work at times! The Church of San Miguel … Continued
A Visit to Estella (part 1)
We decided on a visit to Estella from the Parador at Olite, and it was another wonderful day, filled with amazing sights. And it was sunny! One of the few such days we enjoyed during our time in Spain. A … Continued