Praia de Augasantas

We had a better sleep but awoke early. We were going to use hotel facilities to make a coffee before our early start as we had been informed that breakfast wasn’t until 8.30.
However we could hear distinctive breakfast like noises from the cafeteria room. We went to investigate (only 7.30 at this point) and the room was fully set up for breakfast and being demolished by a whole raft of cyclists!! We tucked in had some for ourselves. 😂
We collected our things and headed off. We were going to visit the unesco site of ‘Cathedral beach’ which needs to be seen at low tide for best experience as the beaches quickly get immersed as the tide comes in.
Today low tide was at 9.00am so we treated ourselves to a taxi. He dropped us at the beach but we had to get to our hotel to drop bags off - a further 15 mins walk.
Back to the beach - we had to organise permits in advance to visit as numbers are limited.
The day started grey and overcast - not best for photo opportunities. Simon couldn’t believe it as just in front of us was the large group of cyclists from our hotel 🙄
We duly had our permits approved and headed onto the beach.
The rock formations carved by the sea and the caves were very impressive 🙌
We had another go at selfies 😵‍💫
After wandering around, clambering over rocks and admiring the sights we could see the beach starting to disappear- time for a coffee.
Despite the incoming tide the people kept coming. We kept hearing strains of bag pipes 🤔
When we looked back over we spotted a piper in full Galician regalia playing to the crowds - we weren’t sure if this was a warning to start clearing the beach due to incoming tide.
We went on a walk around the headland and spotted our path for tomorrow as it will not be an ‘official’ Camino walk - just us joining up 2 paths.
Then the sun came out and we hit the beach for a couple of hours. The day turned into a brilliant blue and the beach busied up. We enjoyed paddling in the waves but the water was still chilly.
We set up camp between 2 rocks until sun stroke threatened and the tide nearly claimed us.
Time for lunch we decided. We found the local restaurant and were treated to a fish feast.
Then back to check in officially and find our room and a shower.
The beautiful weather drew us out again for a final drink and a wander down the boardwalk admiring the wonderful views.
Now time for bed as we prepare for a 20k walk tomorrow- we are enjoying a lovely lounge with a kettle for a cup of tea and Simon demolishing a packet of peanuts!Read more