Laxe - Rest day

A well deserved rest day in Laxe. We woke up late, had first coffee, then went out for second coffee where we met Lucas, our German friend who we’d expected to already be on the trail this morning. We chatted for a while before he set off at the crack of nearly 11am.

Taking advantage of a day with lighter packs, we also hiked around the peninsula, allowing us to take about 3 miles off tomorrow’s hike and giving us more time to explore.

Most interesting was Praia dos Cristais (Crystal beach) that’s filled with old glass polished by the ocean. We spent time dodging waves and taking pictures.

At the tip of the peninsula is Faro Punta Laxe, a great viewpoint over the ocean and home to a bunch of picnic tables reminiscent of an ancient Jedi training facility.

Rounding the cape back to town, steep cliffs watched over crashing waves, a beautiful vista over the Atlantic.

Not a zero day, but a good day in Laxe relaxing and seeing what this town has to offer.Read more