The Camino Linkup - Stage 19

It was a long 20 mile day today into Malpica, but so very worth it. Great ocean views started right from the front door of the apartment and never stopped.

A steep climb away from Praia de Barrañán took us briefly inland before heading back to the coast and dropping down into the beautiful town of Caión. From there we picked up a gravel path hugging the ocean.

At Playa de la piedra de Sal, we dropped into Camping Os Delfins for second coffee before crossing the Rego de San Miguel and walking about 1.5 miles along Playa de Baldayo. The small town of Arnados sits at the far side of the beach and we dropped into a swanky restaurant with a glorious view for liquid refreshment and big slice of tarta de patatas to eat.

Morning turned to afternoon and the character of the trail changed a little too. More dirt roads and trails and lots more up and down. We climbed steeply out of Arnados and spent the afternoon yo-yoing up and down the cliffs to small, incredibly beautiful beaches.

After a long and hot, but incredibly rewarding and beautiful, day we finally reached Malpica, where we have an apartment with an incredible ocean view.

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