Camino Do Mar - Stage 6

We awoke to beautiful blue skies this morning, had coffee and breakfast, grabbed a fresh baguette from a local bakery, and set out from Viveiro.

We exited town along the beach promenade, through Covas, and then uphill along various two tracks and trails through the countryside. Interspersed during the walk were wide white sandy beaches flanked by steep cliffs.

The highlight of the day was Mirador das Laxes, looking out over Coelleira Island and its lighthouse. There are archeological records of a monastery on this island dating back to 1095. Today the lighthouse is still in operation, though it’s completely automated.

We rounded the point and headed for O Vicedo, passing the picturesque Playa de Caolín (home to a real “boat” house) and passed at least two more secluded but beautiful small beaches tucked in cliffs coves.

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