Text description provided by the architects. Ribadeo is located in the north-west of Galicia, at the border with Asturias and edging the estuary which bears its very same name. It has some nine thousand inhabitants, most of them working at the services sector. It has a protected historical quarter, a marina and a commercial port, which is strategically located in the Cantabrian coast. Within the municipality of Ribadeo lies the Catedrales beach, whose surrounding area is the second most visited place in Galicia, following Santiago de Compostela’s Cathedral. Ribadeo is a favorite summer holiday destination not just for people from the Lugo province, but also from people from every corner of Spain. We could highlight then two outstanding features in the region: on the one hand, a consolidated population, a population with a future, and growing tourism both sporadic and regular. On the other hand, a villa swinging in between two ends: on one end, the marina and commercial port; on the other end, the historical quarter. © Santos Diez / BisimagesState of conservation and use before the project commenced. Connecting the port to the historical quarter poses a difficult challenge: a difference in floor level of more than 20m, approaching 40m if we include the square of the city council. It turns out to be quite difficult to organize a landscape in which the two main focus of attention are in parallel plans and never intersect because they belong to different worlds. People living at the historical quarter find it difficult to get to the port. Tourists getting to the port or the marina find it difficult to get to the historical quarter. The landscape conditions lead us to a situation of total ignorance of the other world. They do not leave us any other option than overusing the car, which, under different conditions, could easily be unnecessary. In fact, historical quarters are more attractive without cars, as well as marinas. © Santos Diez / BisimagesThe port follows a linear development bordering the estuary. First, the commercial port; next, the marina, and the old loading port to the end, outshined by the Santos bridge crossing the estuary at some 40m height and connecting Asturias and Galicia. Port premises, installations and facilities, and nice restaurants shape and characterize a recently established seafront promenade. © Santos Diez / BisimagesThe problem has been put forward: improving the connections between both worlds; transforming or using the difference in floor level as a connection hub The city council launches a call for proposals through an ideas contest There is not a program where needs are clearly defined and specified nor a specific location or intervention site There is just a problem which is calling for a solution You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Like most new parents found new meaning when she became a mother Her focus quickly turned to her daughter and making sure she’d have every opportunity that life had to offer But when an autism diagnosis threatened that vision “The doctors told me she would never have a conversation with me she will never have friends or be able to live independently,” Ribadeo said Frustrated with the lack of support and minimal resources Ribadeo was faced with a decision: she could move Ribadeo started the Angels Reach Foundation a nonprofit that helps children with a range of abilities maximize their learning potential the foundation has grown to include a clinical site with 20 clients as well as a community resource center servicing more than 150 families Its newest site opened in Miami Lakes; a grand opening following COVID-19 safe micro-classrooms is on track for summer 2021 In response to COVID-19 protocols and student need Angels Reach launched the “Your School Your Way” program which lets parents select their child’s learning time and location: onsite self-pace from home or in-home with supports “I see miracles happen every day,” Ribadeo said “Children who were once non-verbal now can speak to their peers while other teens who were verbal but aggressive are now mentors to other students.” who recently authored her first book set to publish later this year said the special education courses she took while attending the College set the groundwork for the Angel Reach Foundation Her staff of 60 includes many MDC students and alumni “I earned my degree from a college that is funded by the community and it’s important for me to give back to those who made it all possible.” She is preparing for high school graduation and plans to attend MDC “This work is challenging and takes an entire village,” Ribadeo said SharkTalk by MDC Office of Alumni Relations showcases stories of MDC alumni and their accomplishments Inicio / Notas de prensa / The President of Galicia and the Chairman of Gas Natural Fenosa today opened the A Mariña Lucense gas pipeline The energy company has invested more than 30 million euros in the Ribadeo-Viveiro primary transport branch pipeline which will allow access to natural gas to over 55,000 inhabitants as well as the business and industrial community in the area today opened the A Mariña Lucense gas pipeline by symbolically opening the valve in San Cibrao-Cervo The energy company has invested more than 30 million euros in the 65 km Ribadeo-Viveiro primary transport branch pipeline reminded his listeners of the historical link the energy company has with this autonomous region and highlighted the importance of this infrastructure: “the construction of the A Mariña gas pipeline will contribute towards Galicia’s economic development and give Galicians wider access to an efficient and sustainable form of energy it is another example of the close collaboration our company maintains with the Xunta (regional government) of Galicia and the Ministry of Industry whom I would like to thank as well for their strong support in driving this important project forward” A number of leading political and business representatives were also at the inauguration Rosa García; the Regional Minister for Economy and Industry Francisco Conde; the Second Deputy Chair of the Lugo Provincial Council Among others representing GAS NATURAL FENOSA there was the General Manager for Regulated Business and the General Manager of Communication and the Chairman’s Office drove this new infrastructure through its subsidiary Gas Natural Transporte linked to the existing Llanera-Vilalba pipeline and runs underground through the municipalities of Ribadeo The Ribadeo-Viveiro natural gas transport infrastructure will mean an important improvement in the domestic economy of families and the competitiveness of businesses and industry in the county In spite of the tough working conditions dictated by the complicated terrain and weather patterns in this coastal region of Galicia the project was completed on schedule and with no incident whatsoever Strict safety and environmental preservation criteria were enforced during construction because the pipeline runs through some very rich areas from an ecological and landscape point of view The A Mariña gas pipeline will enable the towns of Cervo Barreiros and Viveiro to be connected to the gas network where an initial natural gas supply has already been provided via satellite LNG plants Burela and Xove will also be connected to the network now Both domestic consumers as well as those in the agricultural commercial and industrial sectors in A Mariña Lucense including the Alcoa complex in San Cibrao which is the economic and social powerhouse of A Mariña can now benefit from this new infrastructure The A Mariña Lucense gas pipeline is a national project The project to construct the gas pipeline to A Mariña Lucense is the result of the joint efforts of the Xunta of Galicia through the Regional Ministry of Economy and Industry and responds to the commitment of the Autonomous Region of Galicia to sustainable development This infrastructure is a project in the public interest which will contribute to improving the quality of life of the public help households save money and support economic and industrial growth in the A Mariña Lucense county and Galicia The construction of the Ribadeo-Viveiro gas pipeline means the county has a vital infrastructure for its economic development and increasing the competitiveness of its industry Now the A Mariña gas pipeline is up and running the aluminium oxide plant at the Alcoa San Cibrao complex will only consume natural gas in its production processes which will contribute towards its competitive and environmental sustainability by achieving an emissions reduction of 250,000 tonnes of CO2 a year This new pipeline also represents another milestone in the regional government’s energy policy which sees the gasification of the region as a priority for improving the quality of life of the people of Galicia and increasing the competitiveness of its businesses and industries The Xunta regards natural gas as a strategic goal and a major boost to the economy natural gas has become an economical and easily available energy solution for many households and for the majority of businesses and can provide very energy-efficient processes the leading gas and electricity utility company in Galicia currently has more than 1.7 million electricity distribution customers in this autonomous region and distributes natural gas in 69 municipalities via a distribution network that covers over 3,100 kilometres it has 205,000 customers in the gas market and over 1.4 million in the electricity market The group also has various ordinary regime generation assets in Galicia: 1.273 MW of hydraulic 580 MW of coal and 397 MW in combined cycles In the special regime it has 236 MW of wind-power generation 2 MW of biogas and 50 MW of urban solid waste And it has a stake in the LNG regasification plant California.Photo: Chris Domingo/Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveSummers often demand a trip to the coast to cool off and relax Though the world has many standard sandy outposts there are also a number of beautifully bizarre beaches: those that are striking colors—such as red or black—coastlines that border airplane runways or even ones with glass beads in place of sand The unique looks have turned these spots into more than just places to unwind and into specific destinations in their own rights they may be relatively lesser-known for now AD tours nine striking beaches that look nothing like what we’ve come to expect of these landscapes proving that beauty is often even more compelling in the unexpected Spain)Located on the northwest coast of Spain Cathedrals Beach may appear small and rather ordinary during high tide It’s proof that Mother Nature is perhaps as gifted of an architect as any human California)Glass Beach near Fort Bragg is essentially what it sounds like: a beach made from glass Though now one of the most beautifully bizarre beaches The area used to be a dump location for trash the Pacific Ocean smoothed the waste into small The area is now a popular tourist destination though local authorities prohibit guests from taking any glass with them Saint MartinIf you consider yourself an aerophile a visit to Maho Beach should be at the top of your bucket list The sandy escape borders an airport and sunbathers are often able to watch planes fly extremely low before touching down at the landing strip Greece)Like cotton candy swirled with crystals Elafonissi Beach is one of the world’s most magnificent sites The bubblegum color comes from Foraminifera shellfishes the shells get crushed up and mixed with the sand Northern Ireland)Over 40,000 massive black basalt columns define this beach in Northern Ireland While its name is derived from myths that giants created the distinctive landscape a geological study shows it was formed from volcanic activity 50 to 60 million years ago Galapagos)Located on the northern side of Rabida Island Red Sand Beach in the Galapagos looks like something you’d expect to find on Mars The island was formed from a volcanic eruption and the vibrant shade is a result of high-levels of iron in the lava the locale also has a large sea lion population the Oz-like destination is located inside a bay cut into a side of cinder cone—a type of volcano—that erupted 50,000 years ago The emerald shade is due to the mineral olivine Portugal)There’s no need to bring a sun shade to this beach in Portugal Benagil Cave was formed through years of erosion Many travelers rent kayaks to get to the hidden beach epic Atlantic scenery and supreme seafood combine to great effect on Spain’s most beautiful coastline Lush green valleys and rugged mountains baroque cathedrals and the smell of grilled seafood The architectural grace of Santiago de Compostela and the industrial churn of Vigo but amid the variety there are two constants: first it’s one of the best places to eat seafood in the world; and is the most beautiful on the Iberian peninsula about three-quarters the size of the Netherlands and so for this guide we’ll travel along its coast coastal towns and seafood restaurants from Ribadeo and Ortigueira in the north via A Coruña and the Costa da Morte and then south to the area known as the Rías Baixas Although Galicia is good to visit all year round the best time to go is from June to September even during the hottest months of the year tranquil fishing village of multicoloured houses is the perfect place to pass the afternoon staring out at the bay while sipping a nice glass of albariño From here it’s only a 15-minute drive north to Estaca de Bares the most northerly point of the Iberian peninsula Its 19th-century lighthouse is a quiet place from which to appreciate the uninterrupted views of the Bay of Biscay and the relentless ferocity of the Atlantic Santa Maria do Campo in ViveiroSet amid rolling hills covered with pines and eucalyptus trees Viveiro is on the estuary of the river Landro with walls that have withstood pirate attacks and plagues and springs that have attracted countless Santiago pilgrims its grand entrance gates and over its medieval bridges Covas beach is also only a short walk from the town centre Isla Coelleira and the cliffs near Praia de Xilloi this kilometre-long beach is one of the best in Lugo province showers and restaurants nearby and is a good place for families Some 7km long this beach is considered the longest in Galicia white sand and framed by the majestic Mount Pindo it is a spectacular place to pass a few hours but lacks amenities like showers and changing rooms one of the best seafood restaurants in the area The traditional Galician calvary at Cape Finisterre Photograph: AlamyFor centuries this rugged outcrop was considered the most westerly point in Europe (though Cabo da Roca in Portugal is actually 10 miles further west) and The last stop before the beginning of the Mare Tenebrosum the cape is submerged in legend – tumble down the rocks and it feels like standing on the precipice of the world Photograph: AlamyOysters have been famous in the city of Vigo for hundreds of years Farmed on the estuary in the nearby town of Arcade they come in fresh every morning to the oyster shops of Rúa das Ostras (the street of the oysters) the many street stalls sell the shellfish for between €12 and €18 a dozen this village is perhaps one of the most beautiful on the Galician coast After the rustic stone houses that line the seafront the biggest attraction here is the hórreos traditional granaries built in wood or stone and raised on pillars There are 30 of these unique constructions dotted along the promenade and throughout the town FundaciónThe Most International Real Oviedo Salus CampsAsturias will be at the heart of a Real Oviedo Camp with a new sponsor and in which ever more children from all over the world will enjoy the club methodology Antonio Valín Valdés is the New Bishop of the Diocese of Tui-Vigo He had previously served as vicar general of the diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol The historic cathedral of Tui was the scene of the episcopal ordination of Monsignor Antonio Valín Valdés a ceremony that had not been celebrated since 1910 the Apostolic Nunciature in Spain announced that Pope Francis appointed Antonio Valín Valdés as the new bishop of the diocese of Tui-Vigo Valín Valdés had previously served as vicar general of the diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol This appointment occurred after the acceptance of the resignation of Monsignor Luis Quinteiro who had submitted his resignation on June 26 Monsignor Quinteiro will continue as apostolic administrator of the diocese until the transition is complete The solemn episcopal ordination ceremony was presided over by Monsignor Francisco José Prieto and Monsignor Luis Ángel de las Heras Berzal The highlight of the ceremony was the consecration of Monsignor Valín Valdés which began with a homily from the archbishop of Santiago Valín Valdés was examined about his faith and answered affirmatively to each question he prostrated himself on the ground while the other bishops sang litanies and laid their hands on him in silence which had not been held in more than a century Although the morning began with a light rain the weather improved and allowed the ceremony to take place in the cloister and atrium of the cathedral The last episcopal ordination in Tui Cathedral was that of Monsignor Manuel Lago González in 1910 who later became archbishop of Santiago de Compostela The new bishop Valín Valdés will preside tomorrow at a seasonal mass in the co-cathedral-basilica of Vigo at 6:00 p.m Antonio José Valín Valdés was born in Ribadeo (Lugo) on February 24 He entered the diocesan theology in Santiago de Compostela in October 1986 completing his studies at the Compostela Theological Institute from 1986 to 1992 He was ordained priest in the Mondoñedo cathedral on March 14 He has a bachelor’s degree in Theology and a Master’s degree in Christian Communication His priestly ministry developed in the diocese of Mondoñedo-Ferrol 2019); Pastoral Secretary (2015-2016); delegate Jubilee Year of Mercy (2015); trainer of diocesan minor seminarians (2019); and episcopal vicar for Evangelization (2017) he was a professor at the “San Agustín” Higher School of Religious Sciences and the Diocesan School of Theology Valín Valdés began his pastoral activity in the parish of Santa María a Maior de San Sadurniño where he was parish priest between 1999 and 2001 he was part of the priestly team of Vilalba-Abadín-Xermade he was parish priest of Santiago de Foz and other parishes in the area He was also a member of the Vocational Pastoral delegation and the Viveiro COV; of the Presbyteral Council; of the College of Consultants; of the Diocesan Government Council; and the Pastoral Council he was appointed canon of the Cathedral of Mondoñedo and diocesan administrator of Mondoñedo-Ferrol in a vacant see from December 21 he was parish priest in solidum and moderator of the UPA of Foz since 2019 and vicar general and moderator of the Curia since 2021 One of the many attendees at this emotional ceremony is Mr. Rafael Villena as Commercial delegate for Galicia of the company Coral memorial a leading company in the sector of columbariums in sacred temples more than 75 facilities throughout Spain support business growth and begin expansion international with the recent openings of delegations in Portugal and Brazil Reflection by Bishop Enrique Díaz: I will praise you Paris Marks 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission Reflection by Bishop Enrique Díaz: The Lord’s mercy is eternal Tweets by Pontifex Spanish authorities intercepted a merchant tanker carrying 3,000 kilos of cocaine in the Bay of Biscay - and in an unusual twist they claim that the vessel's crewmembers sank their own ship in an attempt to avoid prosecution.  The interdiction was the result of a multi-month investigation into a smuggling organization based in Pontevedra The scheme involved transporting cocaine to a point near the Galician coast where it would be transferred to smaller vessels The small bunkering tanker Nehir fit the suspected operating profile and when an opportunity arose to conduct an intercept officials boarded the vessel in a pre-dawn raid off Ribadeo The tanker was intercepted by the Spanish Navy vessel Serviola and a boarding team from the National Police deployed to search the ship the interdiction quickly turned into a rescue mission The boarding team saved the tanker's nine crewmembers for arrest and they also seized 3,000 kilos of cocaine - worth an estimated $180 million on the European black market the suspected smugglers had opened "some device that caused the rapid flooding of all the compartments of the ship with the intention of not leaving any trace of its illicit cargo The nine crew members - all Georgian and Turkish nationals - will be handed over to judicial authorities for prosecution a spill-response vessel has been dispatched to the site of the sinking to address any pollution that may come to the surface.  Just beyond Biscay lies a glorious coast rarely explored by British cruisers Chris Beeson urges the valiant to be a pilgrim Peter Haden’s Westerly Seahawk Papageno stretches her legs in a wonderful sailing breeze on the picturesque Ría de Muros e Noia Credit: Salvador de Sas Stepping off the plane at Santiago de Compostela’s shiny new airport I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived to spend a week sailing the Rías Baixas Their proximity to the fearsome Bay of Biscay and the rather inhospitably-named Costa da Morte may have coloured my view that this might be a difficult place to sail: a ragged merciless lee shore thrashed by the unfettered might of the raging Atlantic Swooping coastwards on the 45-minute car journey to the Real Club Náutico Portosín the yacht club on the Ría de Muros e Noia where my ride awaited Round each sweeping curve on the pristine motorway another pleasingly verdant view presented itself Speckling these rolling hills were vineyards with rivers and railways winding their way placidly through the landscape The sun was out and a gentle breeze ruffled the treetops Peter Haden has kept Papageno in the Rías Baixas for many years He knows these waters well and and loves cruising them an Irish hotelier of British extraction whose 36ft Westerly Seahawk Papageno has sailed these waters for many years wintering on the hard at the Astilleros Lagos yard in Vigo I asked him why and his answers were compelling this cruising ground is only slightly further away than Scotland with a bracing romp across Biscay thrown in there are airports at A Coruña in the north and Vigo further south as well as the four-year-old terminal at Compostela into which I had flown Yacht clubs are very popular in Spain as social hubs I arrived in Portosín to find a well-sheltered marina tucked in on the south-east side of the Ría overlooked by a rather special club house with facilities that included The club is well known to many members of the CA RCC and OCC who enjoy a 25 per cent discount on berthing fees Many members don’t sail but will turn up to meet friends while their children learn to sail in the club’s lively dinghy fleet Many have second homes here and this was evident as I wandered around the quiet although that may have been something to do with the fact that I had arrived on Monday 25 July which happened to be the Fiesta de Santiago Apóstol which draws the faithful to Santiago de Compostela The Ría de Muros e Noia is the least developed and to my mind the most attractive of the Rías In the afternoon we booked a photographer and took Papageno out for a quick blast in 14-16 knots Under full sail she shouldered aside the smooth waters we dined quite spectacularly on countless excellent courses of Galician classics in the club’s third-floor restaurant with club president Jorge Arán the Association of Nautical Clubs of Galicia is a collective of 23 yacht clubs with over 3,000 berths from Ribadeo on the north coast round to Canido in the Ría de Vigo on the west coast as it gets you a 15 per cent reduction on short stays in its clubs On Tuesday morning we cast off and had a cracking broad reach We passed between the lighthouse on the southern tip of Punta Queixal and the low-lying rocks rather grandly called Islotes de Neixon Sailing past mile after mile of empty beach we left Las Basonas rocks to starboard before gybing again off Punta Careixiñas and again to round Cabo Corrubedo with its handsome faro We were about to tackle the Canal de Sagres Tackling the fearsome-looking Canal de Sagres – without a chart From Imray’s pilot guide Cruising Galicia: ‘Canal de Sagres is a 250m-wide passage which is not recommended except on a calm day using detailed charts and preferably with local knowledge.’ First I had learned about Peter that he’s not really a ‘chart man’ preferring instead to rely on spiritual pilotage we sailed on at around 160° towards a morass of fearsome rocks and certain annihilation until a particular rock was off the starboard beam and passed through a veritable valley of death that felt considerably narrower than 250m heading slightly to port of a large but distant concrete pillar called Piedras del Sargo This marks the exit from the three-mile long doomscape of razor-sharp rocks you can see and jagged reefs you can’t It was terrifying but I emerged into the Ría Arousa with considerably enhanced respect for my spiritual pilot the largest island in one of the four protected archipelagos in the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park we moored on a small pontoon inside the stone jetty surveyed by thousands of very confident gulls Isla Sálvora is worth the protection it’s given This spectacular island was first inhabited in the 9th Century since when it’s been sacked by the Saracens and served as a base for pirates raiding the mainland More recently it witnessed the Galician Titanic the mail steamer Santa Isabel tore out her bottom on the Pegar shoals below Sálvora’s lighthouse The keeper heard screams and raised the alarm three young ladies set out in two boats and rescued 50 survivors Sálvora’s last residents moved to the mainland in 1972 In 2008 the archipelago was bought from its owner by the Galician government and became part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park has its own wild horses and some remarkable fauna but you can’t stray from the path that leads from the anchorage off Praia do Castelo on the southeast corner to the light on the island’s western side You need a permit from www.iatlanticas.es to visit this stunning anchorage Gin-clear water and a pristine beach are overlooked by Revilla’s pazo or small country residence converted from a fish salting factory built in 1770 and a tiny tavern that he turned into a chapel A stone mermaid overlooking the bay recalls the legend of the beautiful siren rescued by a Roman soldier who thought her a victim of shipwreck until he saw her scales called her Mariña and they had a son called Mariño who went on to sire the blue-eyed Mariño dynasty we decided to leave Ría Arousa unexplored and set off for Portonovo another ASNAUGA club just west of the fleshpots of Sanxenxo It was another romping broad reach in a warm breeze past San Vicente do Mar marina and the impossibly pretty La Lanzada beach round Punta Cabicastro and into the Ría de Pontevedra The northeasterlies can funnel a bit down the Rías but we managed to get the sails down before confronting its full power and motored into Club Náutico Portonovo Club Náutico Portonovo and its modern clubhouse is quieter and more picturesque than neighboring Sanxenxo The modern clubhouse is on a pier that cuts across a bay with the marina moored to the south of the pier and the Galician fishermen’s traditional lonxas built on sea defences to the south of that The old town overlooks the club’s marina and its residents enjoy the fine sand beach in the north of the bay but the wind can whip up something of a sandstorm ASNAUGA president Javier Ruiz once again hosted an excellent supper the star of which had to be the zamburiñas en foie finding plenty of lively bars and restaurants took a large glass of pleasing rioja for the princely sum of €2.40 and retired content to my bunk we ticked off the five-mile passage to Isla de Ons in no time The following morning we nipped over to Portonovo’s bustling market to pick up a kilo of fresh mussels for €10 an island running north-south that protects the Ría from the worst ravages of the Atlantic and is also part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park Out of the lee we found the wind was up a bit but under full sail we ate up the five-mile passage in no time rather than drop the hook in Praia de Melide and walk into town we prepared to pick up one of the moorings just north of the stone jetty that emerges from the main village I was expecting a spot of bother with the bow pitching in the short chop kicked up by the wind but Peter is an expert boat handler and we picked up first time We picked up a mooring off the village of Almacén and strolled up to the top of the island to enjoy the sensational views we managed to get the outboard onto the tender ourselves into it and set off for the beach With the tender hauled clear of the water we spent a very pleasant hour walking up to the lighthouse that marked the island’s summit and enjoyed views north as far as Cabo Fisterra The best seats in the house and the best restaurant on Isla de Ons After winding our way back down the west side of the island we returned to Almacén gooseneck barnacles harvested by hand from the rocks at great risk to the percebeiros (and eaten at some risk to your shirt) drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt and paprika At length we returned to the tender and carried it down to the water which had receded a fair distance puttered back to Papageno and rolled our way nine miles south to Islas Cíes breakwater for the Ría de Vigo and perhaps the most photogenic of all the National Park’s islands It is actually three islands: the clearly separate Isla de San Martiño in the south and Isla do Faro and Isla de Monteagudo in the north a jaw-dropping arc of sand backed by a lagoon Looking south across the soft white sand of Praia de Rodas a favourite day trip destination for Galicians dropped the hook a little south-west of the isolated danger of Piedra Borrón and I decided to swim ashore but get into the water and you are sharply reminded that this is the Atlantic I swam ashore and waded through the fine sand to take a few photos It’s a beautiful spot but that is a fact not lost on the locals who turn up in their thousands on an endless fleet of ferries from the mainland Ensenada Barra offers excellent shelter and a wonderful beach The wind was somehow targeting the anchorage another Irish yacht owned by Brian and Anne Cronin and their son We were due to meet them for supper the following evening so pleasantries were exchanged and we settled down to our supper of mussels Peter pointed out that Ensenada Barra is colloquially known as Bare-arse Bay in tribute to the naturists who frequent it but we were too far from the beach for that to affect our appetites The setting sun cast an ever-longer shadow over the bay and its steady advance swept away the bathers from left to right and we too took an early night The following day we were due to meet our photographer again for a shoot off Islas Cíes The strong winds of yesterday had blown themselves out however so we had to make use of 8-10 knots in a gentle swell to get some sailing shots and our photo RIB due back on her sailing club safety duties the photographer joined us along with his friend Manuel and Chris stow the main as Papageno motors up the Ría de Vigo who works in the MRCC that overlooks Portosín highlighting the variability of the wind and weather conditions between the Rías We motored past the bateas up to the Puente de Rande bridge up to the Puente de Rande bridge at the top of the Ría floating platforms that support ropes on which mussels are farmed and harvested Wherever fishing tackle is involved I’m minded to give it a wide berth but these bateas are secured to the seabed and there are no extraneous bits of string to foul a prop It felt pretty weird motoring through the ten-metre gap between two bateas but that’s what we did where Peter keeps Papageno while he’s in Ireland After freshening up in yet another pristine shower block we shared drinks and tapas on the club’s rooftop bar with club president Juan Carlos Rodríguez After that Peter led us through the charming backstreets of Cangas to Taperia O Pelao where we enjoyed yet another sensational supper and passed a memorable evening with the Cronins The spectacular rooftop terrace of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo Vigo has been a prosperous trading port for centuries and it shows in the old part of town The following morning we visited the market then caught the ferry across the river to Vigo took a quick tour of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo’s clubhouse a remarkable edifice designed to echo the style of the great ocean liners before jumping on a train and heading for Santiago de Compostela Inside the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela I was left agog by the cathedral’s eye-popping interior which always bustles with pilgrims from around the world I was lucky enough to be given a tour of the sensational Paradores hotel which forms one side of the Plaza Obradoiro It was built in 1499 as a hospital to treat weary pilgrims but was soon converted into a hotel This pocket cruising ground has absolutely everything the cruising sailor could possibly want: reliable breeze plenty of friendly clubs with amazing facilities great transport links and incredible history The only risk is that you won’t want to leave You may well fall in love with the Rias Baixas once you’ve been Assuming that most sailors were heading to the Med or to Gran Canaria the advice was to make your first stop in Baiona on the southern side of the mouth of Ría de Vigo I could not recommend that you pass by the Rías Baixas summer brings a reliable 12-15 knots of breeze from the north and north-east not just mooring but the excellent food and drink in markets and restaurants Tidal flow is usually less than a knot that tends to flow south unless a strong southerly dictates otherwise and the tidal range of 3-4m (10-13ft) is moderate willing and able to service leisure craft as well as the legendary Galician fishing fleet that plies its trade worldwide Portosín is one of many marinas that offer a 15 per cent discount to ASNAUGA passport holders The Association of Nautical Clubs of Galicia (ASNAUGA) is a collective of 23 yacht clubs with over 3,000 berths from Ribadeo on the north coast round to Canido in the Ría de Vigo on the west coast as it gets you a 15 per cent reduction on short stays in any of its clubs Ask on arrival at the office of any ASNAUGA club For more information visit: www.asnauga.com The June 2025 issue of Yachting Monthly is out now The Local Europe ABVästmannagatan 43113 25 StockholmSweden Richard Logan from South Lanarkshire in Scotland travels the world on a quest to discover the most beautiful beaches and posts his photographs on his facebook page The Beach Hunter. He shared with The Local some of his favourites beaches in northern Spain and explained why Spain’s Atlantic coast had so much more to offer than the Mediterranean “Northern Spain is a region that is becoming world famous for its spectacular and less crowded beaches (with a few exceptions) compared to those beaches you will find in the south of Spain,” Logan explains “The rugged green shores of the Atlantic coastline in the north and north-west present incredible views of natural beaches framed by lush and dramatic landscapes Here are some of his favourite  beaches visited on a trip through the regions of Galicia or As Catedrais beach has been declared a National Monument by the regional government of Galicia These names are a result of the giant rock formations that resemble the flying buttresses found in cathedrals This amazing natural wonder actually goes by many different names but its official title is Praia de Augas Santas which translates to Beach of the Holy Waters The beach is located in the Ribadeo municipality Three islands that make up the Cies Islands were created into a national park in 2002 limiting the number of visitors to the islands to 2,000 a day this sandy cove with its rolling Atlantic waves is framed by verdant green hills and dramatic cliffs With crystal clear waters and golden sand it's no wonder this 500metre curve of a beach is considered one of the most spectacular in the Asturias region This beautiful sandy beach offers shade within the trees of the pine forest that lines the shore this beach is reached via a long winding footpath or via a staircase cut into the rock of the cliffs This stands out from other beaches on this stretch of coast because it isn't sandy but instead a pebble While that might be everyone's idea of a great beach the stony seabed makes it a brilliant place for snorkelling beneath the dramatic cliffs at high tide and exploring in rock pools when the tide is out This beautiful stretch of fine sand lines the delightful coastal town of Ribadesella a picturesque Asturian fishing port on a curving estuary The neighbouring region of Cantabria offers wonderful sandy beaches and dramatic coves where the cliffs tip into the Atlantic that are great for surfing and fishing it also boasts some of the best city beaches in Spain Named for the abundant sardines fished in these waters this most famous of Santander's beaches is a wide stretch of golden sand that gets packed out during the summer months Named because of a rocky outcrop that resembles a camel this beach in Santander is popular for the game of palas a popular beach tennis particular to Santander this beach is also in Santander located near the Cabo Mayor Lighthouse To see more of Logan's favourite coastal spots, follow his Facebook page The Beach Hunter. 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Read more about DN Media Group here TradeWinds is part of NHST Global Publications AS and we are responsible for the data that you register with us and the data we collect when you visit our websites We use cookies in a variety of ways to improve your experience such as keeping NHST websites reliable and secure personalising content and ads and to analyse how our sites are being used For more information and how to manage your privacy settings please refer to our privacy and cookie policies We left Gijon and drove our rental westward on the A8 highway. Our destination? Santiago de Compostela. Our route? Illustrated below (source) After an hour or so of highway driving, we exited the highway at Ribadeo. This seaside little town sits on the border between the regions of Asturias, from hither we came, and Galicia, to thither we head. Ribadeo is definitely worth a stop; the town itself is cute and it sits in among some of the beaches in Spain. Perhaps the most famous is le Catadrales (source) There are two important things to know with le Catadrales. The first is that its popularity means that you have to book; the second is that it can only be accessed at low tide. So we instead opted for Playa de os Castros (source) This lovely little sliver of the Galician coast almost had it all: Jagged cliffs encapsulated the crescent shaped bay Fine white sand and smooth rocks greet your feet Take to the waves for a swim in the beautiful clear water or sit back and relax in any number of calm rock pools On the day we were there the temperature nudged 30 degrees and clear blue skies so the refreshing currents of the Atlantic provided welcome respite If you’re not the sort of person who is motivated to walk thousands of kilometres in the name of God, then don’t write Santiago de Compostela off too quickly. The city has a lovely feel. This is partly due to its pleasant architecture, which is a UNESCO world heritage site for fairly obvious reasons …  (source) is that while Santiago de Compostela is a major tourist destination the people we encountered were not your “typical” flashy Euro tourist they were more the type of people who enjoy ascetic pleasures sitting around and enjoying a good yarn over a hearty (but not too expensive) meal The second thing I noticed about Santiago de Compostela was the large number of young people. SdC is home to a major university, which was founded in 1495 and now has 30,000 students (source) contribute quite a lot to a city’s atmosphere And it’s not because I like young people It’s more because the types of activities they pursue tend to have positive spillovers for me but don’t like spending too much money This means that cities and towns that are home to major universities also tend to support good university towns also tend to have a lot of “creative energy” On our last night in Santiago de Compostela we stumbled across an all-girl band of 5 who were belting out glorious original rock songs in front of an aged religious building in the middle of a lightning storm There was a very decent crowd for a Thursday night all having a whale of a time The other reason we stayed in Santiago de Compostela is simply its proximity to the rest of Galicia we picked up a rental car (40 Euro for one day; delightful little Volvo V40) and drove 268 kms for approximately 5 hours In which time we took in the following towns and sights This is a little headland juts out in the Atlantic that just happens to be the site of well-preserved Celtic ruins dating to 100 BC before turning my hand to engineering and eventually economics beneath which verdant forests of sea weed waved green fingers those people chose this location to build a town Castro de Barona was perhaps the highlight of our trip so far On our final night, we enjoyed a meal at one of Santiago de Compostela’s many restaurants, namely Cafe de Altamira Let me mention two things about this restaurant The first is that it showed up as “vegetarian” on Trip Advisor Imagine our surprise when none (I mean zero) of the entrees or meals listed in the menu were vegetarian “vegetarian” means “contains products derived from vegetables” So I opted for the (locally sourced) octopus Which brings to the second notable thing about this restaurant; The god dam octopus This was possibly the most delicious meal I have ever tasted: Fresh lightly grilled octopus muddled together with potatoes but worth every over-valued Euro cent as far as I am concerned We spent three fabulous days in and around Santiago de Compostela and did not even come close to running out of things to do and/or places to visit Question is: did you see the Pohutukawa at A Coruña http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0109/S00020.htm when you go to lisbon you should visit ericeira It’s a town about 30 minutes drive from the lisbon city centre there’s a bus station at campo grande if you wanna go by bus I have lived in Ericeira in the past and i very much would recommend visiting there We didn’t fit that in but loved Lisbon so might try and do so on our next visit I’ve really enjoyed this entire series Especially liked the historical musings on Castro de Barona Peter – glad you enjoyed these posts Sometimes i think it’s useful to remind ourselves that there is a big Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Greater Auckland is an independent volunteer-run analysis and advocacy platform for improving the quality of our cities we provide evidence based debate on urban form Our aim is to foster a greater Auckland for all Thanks for signing up for news from Greater Auckland Keep an eye on your inbox for regular updates We love being able to keep you in the loop - it means we know theres a community of like-minded people who are keen on making Auckland better on bikes Sign up for updates about what's happening stunning coastline and Celtic connections make Galicia an intriguing visit in northern Spain.. Natural arches on Praia das Catedrais in Galicia Conor PowerSat 29 Jul 2023 at 03:30Driving into Galicia on the A8 motorway that runs across the north of Spain is a very spectacular journey The highway ribbons around the great mountains of the Picos de Europa over gorgeous gorges and through dark tunnels The Atlantic to your right appears and disappears flashing glimpses of sandy beaches and alluring villages from the Basque Country through Cantabria and Asturias Entering Galicia is a very definitive action as you cross a long bridge over the Ría de Ribadeo estuary with the dramatic sight of Torre dos Moreno and a huge Galician hórreo (concrete granary stores that look like reliquaries in people’s gardens) to remind you of where you are West Cork writer Perry O’Donovan described Galicia as “like Bantry Fair Day on acid” The soft/rugged landscapes remind you of West Cork as does the overall mood of a region that feels a little bit apart from the rest of Spain Traditional music is present (Galicians love their bagpipes); old villages often look like something out of the Asterix cartoons lending Galicia a slightly surreal Gaelic vibe One of the first places to visit is Cathedral Beach (Praia das Catedrais) you have to book online (ascatedrais.xunta.gal) a lone piper was playing the bagpipes by the first cliff setting the scene for an enchanting stroll beyond through the most spectacular beach cliffs I’ve ever seen The only disappointment was that I’d left my swimming trunks in the car sees superbly preserved Roman walls surrounding a truly beautiful old town dipping into Galician tapas culture while you watch the place come to life Santiago de Compostela is the region’s most famous city but we eschewed the great pilgrim destination for Noia another gem of a town with a great selection of eating options around the charming old centre This is where the famous Rías Baixas begins — a wonderfully pretty coastline made up of long inlets and great peninsulas peppered with gorgeous sandy beaches The overall effect is like West Cork meets the lower Norwegian fjords though the water temperature in those long narrow inlets is far more Mediterranean than West Cork Porto do Son is a great base for a family holiday with a prettied-up town centre by the seashore — the recent addition of a marina has added a more urbane flavour to the fishing town It has a choice of magnificent beaches both in the town and within a short drive along the coast Castro de Baroña is also worth a detour — an ancient village on a promontory into the sea ‘Castro’ is a Galician or Portuguese word for an old Celtic settlement and you can visit quite a few excavated examples around here but Castro de Baroña’s stunning location makes it unmissable It’s like a smaller version of Dún Aonghasa on Inis Mór but visitors can wander freely among the remains of the circular and oval-shaped buildings our ancient Celtic cousins lived in before abandoning it about 2,000 years ago Reading about the iconic Roman tower at A Coruña on the north coast I was surprised to learn that we were actually conquered by the Galician Gaels The brochure at the Tower of Hercules told of how the conquering Celtic leader Breoghan founded the city of Brigantia (A Coruña) and built the great tower and off he sailed to conquer the Emerald Isle setting off in very determined fashion to defeat the Tuatha Dé Danann “Is this story true?” I asked the ticket collector “All our legends are true… we are all cousins!” Of course I couldn’t see Ireland from the top of the Tower of Hercules but one should never let truth get in the way of a good Celtic yarn What you do get from this tower that the Romans built over 2,000 years ago are some stupendous views of the coastline and of the sculpture trail and the pathways around the coastal park below It’s a good place to let off some steam in the warm people may be thinking of avoiding heatwaves and the kind of summers you get in Galicia are very much like an exceptionally warm summer in Ireland The other big attraction is the fact that few places are too touristy There were visitors in numbers everywhere we went but nothing like the crowds in other places but we ate very cheaply along the way — sometimes incredibly so Galicia’s biggest town and Spain’s biggest fishing port is a busy and businesslike metropolis located in a magnificent The architecture is eclectic and virtually no guidebooks give it much of a chance but a stroll in the evening through the old-town district west and south of the leafy Plaza de Compostela is wonderfully rewarding The atmosphere is local and the food in the restaurants and tapas bars is as delicious as it is affordable One minute you’re standing looking at a cathedral from the Middle Ages you stumble upon what feels like a small village square it’s a modern plaza with the city’s hilly streets forming multi-level surfaces and thrilling vistas down to the sea or a strip more akin to a Parisian shopping street Vigo also has beaches that stretch south of the city in an almost continuous pattern where all the locals go) a 15-minute drive from the city centre I briefly considered taking out the hurleys for a quick puckaround but settled for the picnic basket and swimming gear Another beach worth visiting for a cultural connection is Praia das Furnas The Sea Inside with Javier Bardem was filmed here where Ramón Sampedro lived and had the fateful accident that inspired the movie Brittany Ferries sails from Rosslare to Bilbao from €680 return for a car plus two with cabin; brittany-ferries.ie The Casa do Torno (casadotorno.es) is a converted school overlooking Noia The Eurostars Gran Hotel in Lugo (eurostarshotels.com) is a four-star of the American-cultural-embassy kind The Hotel Ciudad de Vigo (ciudaddevigo.com) has great harbour views from the top floor Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Already know where you’ll be spending your next holidays We understand that now is not the time to be splurging we can still find some great getaway options without spending too much We spoke to a few travel agencies to get their advice on how to save money when planning a trip to Galicia Simply Galicia and Galicia Aut�ntica tell us their top low-cost destinations Fancy a getaway to the R�as Baixas without breaking the bank The travel agencies we talked to typically recommend avoiding this destination if you are looking something low-cost both campsites and regular boats to the Atlantic Islands National Park operate during Easter and summer places are limited and you will also need to request authorisation from the Xunta de Galicia (regional government) all that’s left to do is to set sail for paradise and choose your destination Coastal destinations are generally more expensive than inland destinations A prime example would be the Mari�a Lucense From O Vicedo to Ribadeo you can find beaches such as As Catedrais A perfect combo for a seaside holiday on a budget Avoiding big city hotels is another top tip from the travel agencies when it comes to finding bargains one of the best ways to avoid a nasty hotel bill is to opt for rural tourism Simply Galicia explains that some of the cheapest accommodation in the region can be found inland within the province of Lugo An ideal location for lovers of active tourism and adventure holidays and those looking to connect with nature Ribeira Sacra is currently one of the most fashionable locations The travel agencies all agree that Ribeira Sacra is certainly one of the most affordable options Galicia Aut�ntica gives an example: a four-day getaway to a spa for two people would cost less than 400 euros There are also a large number of catamaran operators offering trips along the rivers Mi�o and Sil during the holiday season And to recharge your batteries following your excursions For those who can’t do without the sea probably the most economical option would be the Costa da Morte While you will certainly need a car to get around the area and take in its cliffs this expense is offset by affordable accommodation There are also companies that offer excursions along the Ruta dos Faros an option that only requires a pair of comfortable shoes and a fully charged mobile phone to take loads of photos while you’re out and about Allariz is part of the network of The Most Beautiful Villages of Spain The destination offers several spas where you can relax and Galicia Aut�ntica claims that is a perfect choice for the whole family Aside from its fairy-tale setting and charming old town there is a local offer that allows you to visit all of its museums for a single entrance fee you can use the money you save to freshen up your wardrobe Galicia Aut�ntica recommends a hidden gem that has great future potential at least when it comes to saving our planet Here you can find an electric catamaran accessible to people with reduced mobility that crosses the Ares-Betanzos estuary The agency adds that three nights' accommodation for two people in a hotel in Sada would cost just over 200 euros you can then spend in travelling around the Mari�as area of A Coru�a Following the yellow arrows is a great option for those who want to stay on the move and discover the rich heritage and landscape of numerous locations throughout Galicia… and without having to spend their money on fuel There are ten official routes that run through areas as varied as the R�as Baixas the Valdeorras region and the Cantabrian coastline There is no single route or set way of getting to Santiago de Compostela is a great low-cost alternative for touring Galicia Italy’s Rabbit Beach has been crowned the number one beach in the world by Trip Advisor reviewers it is a totally unspoiled nature reserve that can only be accessed by boat and is one of the few rare places in the Mediterranean where loggerhead sea turtles go to lay their eggs Playa de las Catedrales in Ribadeo took second place while Swansea’s Rhossili Bay in Wales was a surprise third and was even voted 10th best in the world Rhossili Bay is the largest expanse of white sand on the Gower Peninsula and stretches for three miles The beach’s vast stretch of sand and towering cliffs make it popular with surfers that Rhossili Bay has been acknowledged by the world’s leading consumer travel website We hope that many more visitors continue to enjoy its outstanding natural beauty.” The UK had another two entries in Europe’s top 10 with Devon’s Woolacombe Beach coming fifth and Porthminster Beach in Cornwall being voted in ninth place Italy’s only other entry in the top 10 was Sardinia’s La Pelosa Beach in eighth place Award winners were determined based on the most highly rated beaches by travellers in Trip Advisor reviews Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice winners are based on millions of reviews and opinions from travellers around the world Providenciales – Turks and Caicos Islands3 please register for free or log in to your account then here is a list of incredible beaches you must visit apart from going to your usual ones The lights on the sandy shores of this Maldives beach are caused by a bioluminescent phytoplankton but gathered together they create quite a light show It looks like stars have fallen on the beach which is a treat to be seen Tit is believed and researched by scientists that he stunning cathedral-like arches and buttresses of this beach in Spain were formed by pounding water over thousands upon thousands years visitors here get a shock while enjoying at the beach when plane just forcibly kneels them down for saviour People visit Saint Martin just to feel the extreme turbulence and power created by the airplanes People are often harmed by the sand and other debris that fly up and catapult towards them from the force of the plane TYou will fal in love with the beauty of the beach at merely a sight of it the black volcanic sand casts a dark backdrop to the chunks of ice that litter the shores like crystals residents used to dump their trash in these waters the glass all over the shore line is from trash materials washed back onto shore and pounded repeatedly by the water turning the sandy shores into glassy shores the clams natural predators do not live in the area allowing the population to balloon out of control With crystal clear waters and sandy beaches the origins of this idyllic paradise comes as a surprise it is in fact the world's most picturesque bomb site and the name of course origins from its location The black sand your see here is due to the basalt lava which when flows into the sea cools very fast thus creating the black sand found on this beach You must have fallen sick of enjoying the sandy grounds across beaches this one’s definitely a new experience with grass surrounding the beach in forefront The pink sand found at this beach is formed by loose chunks of coral broken down in the ocean and then washed ashore by the waves The sand at this Hawaiian beach is green because of the 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