Day 54 - Sestao to Pobena

We awoke early ready to escape our urban nightmare. We were more chilled and had our planned breakfast of yoghurt, strawberries, coffee and croissants- while keeping an eye on the toilet situation!!
We escaped before 9 and hit the urban highway.
We passed over Bilbao’s equivalent of spaghetti junction with a 2km bridge spanning motorways and railways.
Then we hit a great network of cycle and walking paths with no cars. Initially first 3km along a motorway then we veered off into countryside. So went 15km with no cars to contend with - very impressive.
We met a cycle class of youngsters out with their teachers - what a great facility to have on your doorstep.
On the whole the sun was out until we neared the end of the walk in La Arena, then the sun went in and the wind increased.
We came across the sea at La Arena and stopped for lunch. Simon was very excited to discover egg, bacon and chips on the menu.
It was like being in Cornwall with the Atlantic rushing in and surfers in the sea, waiting for a ride.
We headed across long boardwalks over sand and scrublands to the lovely village of Pobeña.
Here we found our lovely room for the evening which was such a contrast to the last couple of days 💕😇
The weather closed in and we had heavy showers for a couple of hours with horizon covered in mist.
As it dried up we ventured out to find some evening food and were entertained by the local basque folk group. A fitting end to a lovely day.Read more