It just doesn't get any better than this. The four of us left the apt at about 7. After a km or two, the split came. Ann opted for the lower route, and the rest of us decided to try the mountain route. About 3000 ft total elevation gain, they told us, so not a trivial undertaking.
It was so well worth it I can't even begin to explain. What an amazing walk. The hospitalero in Soto de Luina had been kind of discouraging about this alternative, but it is well marked, never extremely steep (except for one short rocky descent) and has unmatched views over the coast.
We are once again in an apartment for four and all of us are quire happy. Tomorrow onwardRead more
SpainAsturiasValdésVillademoros43°32’50” N 6°23’55” W
SpainAsturiasValdésVillademoros43°32’50” N 6°23’55” W
mary louise adams The weather looks fabulous!
Traveler That looks fantastic, Laurie. I definitely want to do that walk!
Dana Davies High road or low road, the views on the Asturian coast are amazing. But, wow, the sweep of that panorama is breathtaking!