Ribadeo

We moved further along the northern coast to Ribadeo which borders Asturias and Galicia.

There are a lack of campsites in this part of Spain with full facilities, lots of place to park but not many with electricity which is what we needed after a few days ‘off grid’ in Bettine.

Our campsite was in a beautiful location with sea views, however we had rain and mist most of our visit so didn’t get to see it at its best.

We did venture into Ribadeo, a 6km walk, across the Puente de los Santos bridge which spans 612 metres over Ribadeo estuary. It was built in 1987 as a road connecting the two regions. High above the river it wasn’t a pleasurable experience for Ian who hates heights!

Along the way we met a couple of tired Australians who had been walking the Camino de Santiago for the last 30 days!

Ribedao was a fascinating little town.

We walked the Indiano route to view the Cuban style houses that were brought to the region by wealthy returning emigrants from America, the Indianos. They stand out from the typical Galician buildings, and this area has over 50.

We, of course, stopped for a drink and found a little South American wine bar, where Vera, from Brazil, who had lived in the town for 19 years, looked after us. It gave Ian an opportunity to practise his Spanish which apparently ‘is good’ 😉.

We agreed, the 14km round trip was worth it despite the weather!