Touring North West Spain

Took off for a couple of weeks on the bike to explore North Western Spain. Trip started with an excellent weekend, stopping over with friends in Normandy, before heading south through France and into Northern Spain. Once we passed Santander we left the high speed autoroutes behind and slowed the pace down as we headed inland to meander through the Picos de Europa. A fews days later we rejoined the coast and spent the next couple of days travelling westward towards Ferrol. After an explore around the historic city, we headed off towards Pontvedra, South West Galicia, to spend a week in a beautifully restored house with a small group of biking foodie friends and enjoying days out to explore the region. A rapid couple of days home completed the trip. Absolutely love Northern Spain.

La Ferté-Macé
La Ferté-Macé
La Ferté-Macé
La Ferté-Macé
La Ferté-Macé
La Ferté-Macé
Ice Cream in Granville
Ice Cream in Granville
Granville
Granville
Granville
Granville
Bistrot St Julien in Domfront
Bistrot St Julien in Domfront
Domfront
Domfront
Domfront
Domfront
Domfront
Domfront
Sue and Steve's charming cottage
Sue and Steve's charming cottage
A Normandy Sunrise
A Normandy Sunrise
Hostal Esmeralda, Comillas
Hostal Esmeralda, Comillas
Playa de Comillas
Playa de Comillas
Plaza Mayor, Comillas
Plaza Mayor, Comillas
San Vincente
San Vincente
Looking up towards the Picos from San Vincente
Looking up towards the Picos from San Vincente
Cable car at Fuente Dé
Cable car at Fuente Dé
The midway point when we passed the decending car! Passing Speed was high!!
The midway point when we passed the decending car! Passing Speed was high!!
A Grate View!!
A Grate View!!
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Up in the Picos De Europa
Looking down on the Parador
Looking down on the Parador
The Parador de Fuente De
The Parador de Fuente De
View from Bedroom Window
View from Bedroom Window
Leaving Potes to climb the San Glorio Pass
Leaving Potes to climb the San Glorio Pass
Looking back from the San Glorio Pass
Looking back from the San Glorio Pass
San Glorio Pass
San Glorio Pass
View across the Picos from Collado de Llesba
View across the Picos from Collado de Llesba
Alpine Cattle are curious and friendly, I hope!
Alpine Cattle are curious and friendly, I hope!
Oso Pardo - A monument to recognise the conservation program for the European Brown Bears that inhabit these mountains.
Oso Pardo - A monument to recognise the conservation program for the European Brown Bears that inhabit these mountains.
The top of the pass - Collado de Lesbia
The top of the pass - Collado de Lesbia
Pico's - I could have sat here for more than just a while!
Pico's - I could have sat here for more than just a while!
Tanes Reservoir - provides Hydro Power and Clean Water
Tanes Reservoir - provides Hydro Power and Clean Water
Playa de Gijon
Playa de Gijon
Gijon
Gijon
A well know Cider Bar in Gijon - Las Ballenas
A well know Cider Bar in Gijon - Las Ballenas
There's a knack to pouring the local cider and despite being shown a couple of times, I still became the focus of local amusement!! Better to get a waiter pour it for you!!
There's a knack to pouring the local cider and despite being shown a couple of times, I still became the focus of local amusement!! Better to get a waiter pour it for you!!
Street Art on the Harbour Walls
Street Art on the Harbour Walls
Street Art on the Harbour Walls
Street Art on the Harbour Walls
Gijon Harbour
Gijon Harbour
Plaza Mayor, Gijon
Plaza Mayor, Gijon
San Pedro Apostol
San Pedro Apostol
Gijon
Gijon
Playa de Gijon
Playa de Gijon
Playa de Gijon
Playa de Gijon
Cudillero
Cudillero
Cudillero
Cudillero
View over Cudillero from Mirador Del Pico
View over Cudillero from Mirador Del Pico
Arriving into Luarca via the coast road.
Arriving into Luarca via the coast road.
Spot the odd one out!
Spot the odd one out!
Luarca
Luarca
From a little bar in the harbour we enjoyed a drink and the sunset.
From a little bar in the harbour we enjoyed a drink and the sunset.
Luarca
Luarca
Playa de Las Catedrales - the weather had other ideas for our visit to this unique coast with the rock arches and caves - oh well, another day!
Playa de Las Catedrales - the weather had other ideas for our visit to this unique coast with the rock arches and caves - oh well, another day!
Ferrol, once home to the worlds largest navy and steeped in history, has seen difficult times in recent years, but things are changing and the city is working hard to recover. This Barrio is slowly regenerating and street art is helping to inspire and create interest.
Ferrol, once home to the worlds largest navy and steeped in history, has seen difficult times in recent years, but things are changing and the city is working hard to recover. This Barrio is slowly regenerating and street art is helping to inspire and create interest.
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Street Art in Ferrol
Ferrol pleasure harbour
Ferrol pleasure harbour
Codeseda
Codeseda
Codeseda
Codeseda
Codeseda
Codeseda
Codeseda
Codeseda
Codeseda
Codeseda
Padron
Padron
Padron
Padron
Padron
Padron
Codeseda
Codeseda
Vilagarcia
Vilagarcia
Vilagarcia
Vilagarcia
Vilagarcia
Vilagarcia
O'Grove
O'Grove
O'Grove
O'Grove
O'Grove
O'Grove
O'Grove
O'Grove
Looking over the Ria de Ponteverda
Looking over the Ria de Ponteverda
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Parador de Santo Estevo
Looking down over the Gorge of the Sil River from the 'Balcony de Madrid'
Looking down over the Gorge of the Sil River from the 'Balcony de Madrid'
Balcons de Madrid
Balcons de Madrid
Balcons de Madrid
Balcons de Madrid
Balcons de Madrid
Balcons de Madrid
Cape Finisterre
Cape Finisterre
Cape Finisterre
Cape Finisterre
Cape Finisterre
Cape Finisterre
Cape Finisterre
Cape Finisterre
Cape Finisterre
Cape Finisterre
Fisterra
Fisterra
Fisterra
Fisterra
Fisterra
Fisterra
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Vigo
Sunset at Codeseda
Sunset at Codeseda
Sunset at Codeseda
Sunset at Codeseda
Sunset at Codeseda
Sunset at Codeseda
Sunset at Codeseda
Sunset at Codeseda
Sunset at Codeseda
Sunset at Codeseda
following the sunset, the stars came out!
following the sunset, the stars came out!
Night time at Codeseda
Night time at Codeseda
Crossing the Cantabrican Mountains - could happily ride these roads again and again!
Crossing the Cantabrican Mountains - could happily ride these roads again and again!
Looking across to Lugo
Looking across to Lugo
Salime Dam
Salime Dam
Lunch stop!
Lunch stop!
Salime Dam
Salime Dam
Salime Dam
Salime Dam
Salime Dam
Salime Dam
More mountain passes!
More mountain passes!
More Hairpins
More Hairpins
Another Pass!
Another Pass!
A great day on some amazing roads from Codeseda to Oviedo
A great day on some amazing roads from Codeseda to Oviedo
The sunsets on a fabulous trip as we approach Oviedo
The sunsets on a fabulous trip as we approach Oviedo
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