9 mi — about 26 mins
Address: Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, 1700-111 Lisboa, Portugal
Notes: AC Vacations arrive 11:10 am
Travel Overview: 26 minutes — 9 mi
Notes: Rua Augusta, 276 – 4th Floor
Address: R. Augusta 276, 1100-202 Lisboa, Portugal
Spending the night: Lisboa, Portugal
Spending the day and night: Lisboa, Portugal
136 mi — about 2 hours, 44 mins
Travel Overview: 25 minutes — 6 mi
Notes: Budget Rent a Car
pick up Sept 9 10 am
drop off Oct 9 4 pm
Address: Av. Dom João II, 1990 Lisboa, Portugal
Travel Overview: 1 hour 51 minutes — 118 mi
Notes: Ruinas de Conimbriga, Largest Roman settlement in the country: houses, mosaic floors, an amphitheatre, thermal baths, benches, tunnels, visitor’s centre and museum, have lunch here)
Address: R. Fonte 34, 3150-220 Condeixa-a-Velha, Portugal
Travel Overview: 27 minutes — 12 mi
Notes: Sapientia Boutique Hotel
Largo Augusto Hilário, 9, Coimbra, 3000-062
Address: Largo Augusto Hilário 9, 3000-435 Coimbra, Portugal
Notes: University Town, like Salamanca.Organic market at Jardi Botanico Sa morning
Eat at Ze Manel: since 1952 family run, octopus, goat stew, Rua das Azeiteiras 8 X Su
Start in Alta (take the bus or a taxi), with the Botanical Gardens, University of Coimbra (allow a good couple of hours if you intend to visit the library and other ticketed areas as you’ll probably have to queue to buy a ticket – the library is worth paying for) and Museu Nacional Machado de Castro (worthy of another 2 hours, especially the Roman Cryptoporticus). Go early. Wander down towards the old cathedral (Sé Velha) and pop inside to see the tiles and courtyard. Continue down Rua Quebra Costas, stopping for petiscos (snacks) in one of the cafés along the way. Fado ao Centro have excellent daily shows (1 hour) at 6pm but buy a ticket in advance. Wander down Rua da Sofia, also UNESCO Word Heritage. Take a look at the tiled panels at the Tribunal. Come back to Praça 8 de Maio and visit Santa Cruz church for its ceramics and have a coffee under the vaulted ceilings of the adjacent café. Head down Rua da Moeda and back up Rua da Louça towards Praça do Comércio with the beautiful Romanesque church. Go up the steps by the big mural onto Rua Ferreira Borges to visit the art gallery, furniture and ceramic collections inside Edifico Chiado. Head through the nearby Barbican Gate to visit the Nucleo da Cidade Muralha to find out more about the ancient walled city and see views from the medieval tower (go through the series of arches then bear left to find the entrance). Cross the Santa Clara bridge to visit the Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery and Museum, rescued from the Mondego River (the entrance is tricky to find, just off Rua Parreiras (see map)). Relax in Galeria Café Bar or walk across the Pedro and Inês bridge and through the parks.
Spending the night: Coimbra, Portugal
Spending the day and night: Coimbra, Portugal
208 mi — about 4 hours, 7 mins
Travel Overview: 2 hours 24 minutes — 130 mi
Notes: ??? Quinta do Vallado - Casa do Rio - Vilarinho dos Freires
Includes breakfast,a tour and wine tasting, fruit and a bottle of wine in the room, bikes and fishing equipments.
The tour is everyday, exclusively for our guests, at 5:00pm
Exclusive for guests of the hotel, book before 5:00pm, dinner is a three-course-meal, wines included, and has a price of 40€/person to 50€/person.
Address: N222 KM 213 Quinta do Orgal, 5150-145 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
Notes: Buy warm sugar-crunched almonds from a shop opposite the church.
Near Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Museu do Côasweetly interprets the area’s thousand examples of Paleolithic rock art
A bookable, guided three-hour dusk/night tour of the art in the valley below is a snip at €17.
Travel Overview: 1 hour 42 minutes — 77 mi
Address: R. da Capela 15, 5300-673 Meixedo, Portugal
Spending the night: Candeias do Souto
133 mi — about 2 hours, 32 mins
Travel Overview: 2 hours 32 minutes — 133 mi
Notes: Purple Dog Suites
Calle Ancha, 8, 24003 León, Spain
Tel: 34 (678) 401600
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival
Self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
Address: Calle Ancha, 8, 24003 León, Spain
Notes: Antigua Zone: El Humedo the nickname given to an old part of the city of León, Spain, that is concentrated within the largely intact Roman city walls. The translation is usually rendered as the wet district, a reference both to the large number of bars and clubs packed into a relatively small area and to the copious quantities of alcohol consumed inside them.
Cathedral
Casa Botines: Gaudi, Plaza San Marcelo, 5, That building is at present, the seat of Caja España (a savings bank) and it is possible to visit the ground floor and the basement where, eventually some exhibitions are located. The visits time is the same of the opening hours of Caja España.
Museum of Contemporary Art Ave Reyes Leoneses 24, XM, Tu-F 11-2,5-8, S-S 11-3, 5-9
Collegiate Church of San Isidoro, Plaza de San Isidoro 4, M-Sa 9-9, Su 9-3
Spending the night: León, Spain
Spending the day and night: León, Spain
109 mi — about 3 hours, 4 mins
Travel Overview: 51 minutes — 38 mi
Travel Overview: 39 minutes — 23 mi
Travel Overview: 1 hour 34 minutes — 46 mi
Notes: El Rincón de Don Pelayo
Covadonga, 25, Covadonga, Cangas de Onis
Address: Lugar Covadonga, 25, 33589, Asturias, Spain
Notes: Su Sept 17 market
First capital of the kingdom of the Asturias. Elegantly curving bridge, the Puente Romano. Desfiladero de los (abandoned village) 10 km road between Cangas de Onis and Riano best village offhshoots are Ceneya and Agrolibio. Desfiladero del rio Craes dramatic footpath.
Mercado de Cangas de Onís Jovellanos, the 18th-century Asturian chronicler, referred to the “many people and much movement” to be found at the Sunday market in Cangas, a proper Spanish souk sprawling around the parish church where locally-made crafts jostle with the best in Asturian cheeses (Gamonedo), charcuterie, honey, fruit and vegetables.
Notes: Walk 10: Lago de la Ercina-Vega Bricial-Viga de enol-Lago Enol-Regugio-Entrelagos-Lago de la Ercina, 4 km, 1.35 hrs, Buferrera car park, very scenic, 100 m, p 113 TF
Walk 11: Lago de la ercina-Majada de las Bobias-Llaguiellu-Collado el Jito-Vega de Ario-Majada de Belbin-Lago de La Ercina, 16 km, 5.35 hrs, moderate, heart of the massive, great views
Notes: http://www.elcorraldelindianu.com, 2 pm, Av. de Europa, 14, 33540 Arriondas,: +34 985 84 10 72I, an 8 min drive. Antonio Campoviejo develops his own vision of the renewal of the traditional cuisine of Asturias, always respecting this tradition but trying to surprise the diner with a play of textures, flavors and gastronomic memories. Traditional produce and flavors for avant-garde cuisine.
Spending the night: Cangas de Onis
Spending the day and night: Cangas de Onis
15 mi — about 33 mins
Travel Overview: 33 minutes — 15 mi
Notes: La Portiella del Llosu
Address: 33555 Pandiello, Asturias, Spain
Notes: Walk 8, 8 km, 3.5 hrs, moderate, 500 m , high risk of vertigo in some sections, Bulnes (most isolated village in the PDE,) start at Puente Poncebosp 99 TF (51 min from hotel)
Or walk 7? Funicular Option
Other Hikes
Arenas de Cabrales
Summit of Peña Main one of the classic viewpoints of the Picos; continue on to Pandebano Col
http://www.responsibletravel.com/holiday/2577/picos-inn-to-inn-walking-holiday
http://www.responsibletravel.com/holiday/3418/photography-holiday-in-picos-de-europa-spain looks amazing
Spending the night: Pandiello
Spending the day and night: Pandiello
113 mi — about 2 hours, 31 mins
Travel Overview: 53 minutes — 37 mi
Notes: Another one of the prettiest towns in Spain
Address: 39540 San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, Spain
Travel Overview: 17 minutes — 6 mi
Notes: Comillas, where there’s a very impressive Gaudi, one of the architect's earliest designs, the Capricho de Gaudi. The outside is striped, alternating green leaves and sunflowers and there are some fantastic ceilings inside. Also a pretty town centre.
Address: Barrio Sobrellano, 2A, 39520 Comillas, Cantabria, Spain
Travel Overview: 1 hour 20 minutes — 69 mi
Notes: Aire de Ruesga
Barrio de Mentera S/N
Ruesga, Santander - Cantabria, 39812
Our hotel: A winner, sister cooks and was a professional chef, by the Collados del Asón nature reserve – a huge area to explore with waterfalls and an old glacier. Castro Urdiales is the best place close to our hotel for eating pintxos (Tapas) and drinking Txakoli, a 25-30-minute drive.
Address: Barrio Mentera s/n, 39812 Mentera-Barruelo, Spain
Notes: Castro Urdiales is the best place close to our hotel for eating pintxos (Tapas) and drinking Txakoli, a 25-30-minute drive.
Covalanas caves, a 10-minute drive away, are the most ancient caves in Northern Spain. You can see the original prehistoric paintings. (reservation required)
Bodegas Vidular The scenery as you drive up to their winery is truly spectacular – have the camera at the ready – it’s one of the most charming drives in the area. The winery organises collections and drop-offs which makes the tasting that little bit more interesting also. 10 minutes away.
Sunsets at Liencres beach
Spending the night: Barrio Mentera
Spending the day and night: Barrio Mentera
112 mi — about 2 hours, 45 mins
Travel Overview: 55 minutes — 42 mi
Address: Santander, Cantabria, ES
Notes: Centro Botin Santander, three concurrent exhibitions: Carsten’s flickering light illumination display; Art at the Turn of the Century which will feature the work of Tacita Dean, Carlos Garaicoa, and Juan Uslé among others; and 60 of Goya’s drawings. Outside, Cristina Iglesias has designed a sculpture exclusively for this space.
Mercado de la Esperanza Since 1904, more than 80 stalls
Barrio Pesquero the social and commercial hub of Santander’s fishing community. Along the Calle Marqués de la Ensenada lies a multitude of seafood restaurants headed up by classics like Los Peñucas and El Vivero.
Cañadίo functions as vivacious tapas bar, formal sit-down restaurant and popular watering hole all at the same time. Calle Gόmez Oreña 15; 0034 94231 4149
Asubio Gastrobar (10) (Calle Daoίz y Velarde 23; 00 34 94203 5238; asubiogastrobar.com) for absolutely divine, prize-winning pinchos, from €2.
El Sardinero (9) (northwest from La Magdalena), made up of two stunning, kilometre-long beaches backed by lavish early-20th-century architecture.
Paseo de Pereda promenade and Jardines de Pereda gardens, stopping for coffee and pastries outside under the umbrellas at Café Suizo (5) (Paseo de Pereda 28; 0034 94221 5864), one of Santander’s oldest cafés (now suitably modernised).
Travel Overview: 33 minutes — 18 mi
Address: Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, Spain
Notes: Well-preserved medieval streets, one of the prettiest towns in Spain, pretty cobbled streets overlooked by grand 500-year-old homes draped in colourful flowers, Santillana del Mar is pure medieval perfection.
just 2km away from the prehistoric wonders of Altamira (caves)
Travel Overview: 1 hour 16 minutes — 51 mi
Notes: Casona Malvasía
Cabariezo, s/n, Frama, Cabezon De Liebana
Address: Potes, Cantabria, ES
Notes: Palacios of the Bedoya Valley 5 km near San Pedro p 19 TF
One of L’s best-kept secrets
Walk 1: Potes-Frama-Lubayo-Collado de Porxieda-Tudes-Porcieda-Invernal de Tolibes-Potes 13 km, 4.25 hrs, through three of the most remote villages, moderate, 500 m p 48 TF
Walk 5: Puerto de san Glorio-Collado Llesba-Invernal de Conjortes-Cosgaya, 10 km, 3 hours, 900 m, Marvelous views of the central and eastern massifs, p 73 TF
Puertos de Áliva, Fuente Dé
Officially known as route PR-PNPE27
Park car at end of hike, take bus to Fuente Dé
Walk 9: Picos de Macondu-Jito de Escarandi-Vao de los lobos-Caseton de Andara-Jito de Escarandi, 16 km, 750 m, superb walk p 104
Puertos de Áliva Officially known as route PR-PNPE27, this relatively easy circular walking path, high above the Potes-Fuente Dé valley, departs from beautiful little red-roofed Brez, where cattle bells tinkle across the otherwise silent green mountainscape. 5km, or two hours, climbing to about 1,000m past quiet cattle fields and oak forests. You can follow the route whichever way you like from Brez, but the most popular, recommended and signposted option is to do it as an anti-clockwise loop. Before you set off, stop and admire Brez’s tiny, Romanesque parish church.
Panes near Desfiladero de la hermidia
Casona d’alevia looks ok path leads up to Bejes, a remote village with authority to produce Queso Picon, old cheese since 926
Notes: (M the 25th is Market Day)
Potes: 15th-century Torre del Infantado, green-clad bridges spanning the Rίo Quiviesa and fabulously hearty food (try Asador Llorente). The Cantabrian produce shops are great for stocking up on local delicacies, including Potes’ super-strong trademark orujo, which you can usually sample free if you show interest in taking some home. Seek out the enormous Centro de Visitantes Sotama (2km north of Potes, free entry), which has fascinating displays on Picos geography, flora, fauna and lifestyle and can help with walking routes.
Monasterio de Santio Toribio de Liébana (10) Up a snaking road just 3km outside Potes, this beautiful monastery is believed to hold the largest remaining piece of Christ’s cross, 1256 Gothic church, pretty courtyard, head another half kilometre up the road to the spectacularly positioned Ermita de San Miguel chapel, looking out towards the Picos across verdant valleys.
Notes: Eat at Hotel del Oso, book ahead or arrive early for bean stews, montañés or lebaniego, and follow up with the Picos speciality lechazo asado (roast young lamb) and the local cheese salad, with tangy creamed Picόn and the orujo ice-cream, made with Potes firewater. Or Asador Llorente, Calle San Roque, 3, 39570 Potes, +34 942 73 81 65
Spending the night: Potes
Spending the day and night: Potes
135 mi — about 3 hours, 24 mins
Travel Overview: 1 hour 21 minutes — 56 mi
Address: 33560 Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Notes: Ribadesella Cueva de Tito Bustillo cave drawings back to 18,0000 BC 390
Notes: http://arbidel.com, a low-key waterfront cider bar focusing on tapas and seafood bites and an excellent selection of local cheeses. Dishes £7-12). 11.30-midnight. L Sept 26 available
Travel Overview: 31 minutes — 18 mi
Notes: Pretty Town
Address: 33330 Lastres, Asturias, Spain
Travel Overview: 20 minutes — 11 mi
Address: Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain
Notes: apple orchards, glorious hill scenery glass-fronted mansions in narrow streets
Notes: Soda 917, a low-lit bar lined with leather couches where one of Spain’s legendary bartenders plies his trade. AS-256
Travel Overview: 37 minutes — 31 mi
Notes: Casa Lin great potatoes with octopus
Travel Overview: 32 minutes — 17 mi
Address: Calle Cimadevilla, 12, 33150 Cudillero, Asturias, Spain
Notes: Another one of the prettiest villages in Spain, excellent seafood, narrow cove, white cottages over steep hillsides
Notes: https://www.greatsmallhotels.com/asturias-boutique-hotels/casona-de-la-paca
Spending the night: La Casa del Pintor
196 mi — about 3 hours, 27 mins
Travel Overview: 3 hours 27 minutes — 196 mi
Notes: Hotel Rustico Lugar Do Cotariño
Lugar do Cotarino, s/n, Mourin, Camarinas
Address: Lugar do Cotariño, 15123 Camariñas, A Coruña, Spain
Notes: Costa da Morte
https://www.docotarino.com/en/
Lugar do Cotarino Hotel: Hotel Rústico Lugar do Cotariño is located at the heart of the Costa da Morte, in the region of Terra de Soneíra in Camariñas (A Coruña).
It consists of a small hamlet of three houses (all three of which are occupied by the hotel), set among eucalyptus and pine groves and corn fields. It is a short distance from the beaches of the estuary and the Costa de Reira (Cabo Vilán Natural Site, belonging to the Natura 2000 Network).
Notes: La Marina, O Menu Lar or Parriel ada Antelo
Spending the night: Camariñas
Spending the day and night: Camariñas
189 mi — about 4 hours, 36 mins
Travel Overview: 2 hours 31 minutes — 92 mi
Address: Combarro, Pontevedra, Spain
Notes: Pretty town
Travel Overview: 1 hour 20 minutes — 59 mi
Address: Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, PT
Notes: Oldest town in Portugal, long bridge
Notes: Eat
Local sheep’s cheese queijo da Serra
Joaquim Pombal
Notes: Portuguese part of the Camino de Santiago 17.4km section from Ponte de Lima to Rubiães, lovely wooded section, a bit rocky at the start.
Peneda –Geres National Park in the district of Viana do Castelo and Braga
Montesinho, villages inside this park (like Lindos), and the most curious is Rio de Onor or Rihonor de Castilla as it is called on the Spanish side
Travel Overview: 45 minutes — 37 mi
Notes: Hotel Mestre de Avis
Rua D. Joao I 36-44, Azurem, Guimaraes,
Address: R. São João 36, 4810 Guimarães, Portugal
Notes: UNESCO, cradle of Portugal,
Alberto Sampaio Museum
Pedralua granite boar statue part of the transmonfine piggery
Pedra Forma: interlocking geometrical loops
Guimaraes
Known as the ‘Cradle City’, UNESCO, exceptional role in the country’s history—the 12th-century battle of Sao Mamede which led to the formation of Portgual, took place there, and it is also the suggested birthplace of Alfonso I, the first internationally recognized Portuguese monarch. NW Portugal is scattered with iron-age settlements known as castros inhabited from the 9th C BC and some survived the Roman period and continued to be occupied until the middle ages, like Citânia de Briteiros on a promontory a few minutes from Guimarães with its 24 hectares of dry stone walls that include defensive walls, public meeting places, bathhouses and scores of homes. The showpiece is the mysterious Pedra Formosa, a monolith with complicated Celtic carvings, that was once used for a burial chamber.
Toural Square
Dukes of Braganza Palace from the 15th century. Converted into a museum, the must-sees are the armoury, the large tapestries and the Romanesque chapel with beautiful stained glass.
Alberto Sampaio Museum
Le Baba Chris restaurant, Le Babachris prides itself in bringing French cuisine to Guimaraes’ quaint city center. The restaurant itself features a humble and welcoming décor and serves up richly flavored dishes. Having received a few awards for its excellence, this restaurant provides an alternative to the more common Portuguese and Spanish cuisines. They offer a set menu, so come ready to be surprised. Rua D. Joao 39, +351 964420548
Noted as one of Guimaraes hidden gastronomical gems, the Restaurant cor de Tangerina offers a variety of sumptuous contemporary dishes. The restaurant, which functions as a cooperative, promotes an philosophy of using fresh, organic and locally grown ingredients chosen specially for their dishes. Here guests can eat in their floral garden which is a dining paradise.Largo Martins Sarmento 1, Guimaraes, Portugal +351 253542009
The Baco Restaurant enjoys a position at the top of most lists of the best restaurants in Guimaraes. They offer a creative array of colorful tapas. Their unique creations range from a special marinated octopus to the more traditional sweet melon and prosciutto.
Address: Av. Alberto Sampaio | “Frente As Muralhas”, Guimaraes 4810, Portugal +(351)253053828
The Castas e Tostas specializes in creating exquisite tapas, served with regional wines. Opening earlier in the evening than most other restaurants in the central district, this venue is ideal to have an early dinner or to have some snacks and drinks before moving on for the rest of your evening. Rua Gravador Molarinho 4, Guimaraes, Portugal +351 253299351
Also Dona Malfado
Spending the night: Guimarães
Spending the day and night: Guimarães
95 mi — about 2 hours, 17 mins
Travel Overview: 33 minutes — 22 mi
Notes: 54 large-scale sculptures in its public gardens of the Museum International Esculture Contemporary Agenda Unesco Godiniz 100
Address: 4780 Santo Tirso, Portugal
Travel Overview: 36 minutes — 22 mi
Notes: Chef Rui Paula at Boa Nova
Travel Overview: 33 minutes — 26 mi
Notes: Quinta de Aveleda winery
Mouzinho, pre-Roman ruins 12.9 km away
Notes: Passadicos do Paiva, 8 km boardwalk
Travel Overview: 34 minutes — 25 mi
Notes: Casas do Teatro
Rua das Portas do Sol 20, Old City, Porto, Portugal
Address: Porto, Porto District, PT
Spending the night: Porto
Spending the day and night: Porto
77 mi — about 1 hour, 36 mins
Travel Overview: 1 hour 36 minutes — 77 mi
Notes: Quinta Da Marka
3 courses meal + dessert, visits to their wine making facilities 35 euros
Address: Pinhão, Vila Real, PT
Spending the night: Pinhão
Spending the day and night: Pinhão
115 mi — about 2 hours, 43 mins
Travel Overview: 2 hours 43 minutes — 115 mi
Notes: Casa Princesa Peralta
Talasnal, Lousa, Lousa, Portugal 3200-120
no restaurant in village; kitchen available in Casa
Address: Talasnal, 3200 Lousã, Portugal
Notes: Shist villages hike to Candal, Talasnol and Casal Nova
Hike
or Aldeias de Gois (Aigara Nova, Pens Loop) http://aldeiasdoxisto.pt/percurso/2236
Peneda –Geres National Park in the district of Viana do Castelo and Braga
Montesinho,villages inside this park, and the most curious is Rio de Onor or Rihonor de Castilla as it is called on the Spanish side
Notes: Local sheep’s cheese queijo da Serra
Joaquim Pombal
Notes: UNESCO-listed Heritage Site
Wineries
rock carvings
Spending the night: Talasnal
Spending the day and night: Talasnal
184 mi — about 4 hours, 46 mins
Travel Overview: 58 minutes — 7 mi
Address: Cerdeira, 3200 Lousã, Portugal
Notes: Art Meets Nature Park
Schist Village
Café da Vidreira
Shop / Gallery
Travel Overview: 3 hours 8 minutes — 147 mi
Address: Estremoz, Portugal
Notes: Eat at Sao Rosas WCE (wild mushrooms, partridge pie, baked lamb) Largo D Dinis 11 268/333345
Notes: (40 min from Evora)See the houses in the upper village
King Dini’s palace
You´ll go to Estremoz and see its little dolls and you´ll save your soul, wrote José Saramago in Journey to Portugal. From the 16th century os barros have appeared in sitting rooms, kitchens and alcoves throughout Europe. These little earthenware figurines have been made into an art form - the dolls of Estremoz. Made of clay, dried, painted and varnished, they take the form of figurines of gentlemen, of Napoleon, of pastoral scenes and even those destined for altars. Floral motifs are common on these pieces and sometimes marble was used for a decorative inlay. Early pieces were often variations on porous water coolers known as moringues but much of the work is now ornamental. The Museu Municipal Professor Joaquim Vermelho is close to the castle and it contains dolls made of wood, cork and horn as well as displays of os barros and even artisans in the process of making more earthenware dolls.
Travel Overview: 38 minutes — 29 mi
Notes: Pensao Policarpo
Rua Freiria De Baixo, 16 - Rua Conde Da Serra (Parking), Evora City Center, Evora
Address: Evora, Portugal
Notes: Eat at O Fialha third gen, roasted lamb, partridge, Travessa das Mascarenhas 14 Valverde, need a res, X M
http://blog.winetourismportugal.com/best-restaurants-in-the-alentejo
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/may/10/portugal-alentejo-food-wine-restaurants
L’AND VINEYARDS, RESTAURANT
Estrada Nacional 4, Herdade das Valadas, 7050-031, Montemor-o-Novo – Alentejo 90E with wine pairings
Or Herdade do Esporao One of P’s top tabels, res needed
Notes: Igreja de Sao Francisco Bones church
Igreja dos Loios: great 18thC tiles
Se: Gothic cathedral UNESCO
Templo Romano
Jardim De Diana
Esporao Winery
Giraldo Square with its leaping cavalier who in order to obtain pardon from Afonso Henriques for his crimes, decided to conquer Evora
Spending the night: Evora
Spending the day and night: Evora
82 mi — about 1 hour, 31 mins
Travel Overview: 1 hour 31 minutes — 82 mi
Notes: Lisbon Mews - off Rue Saudade - Lafama
Address: Lisbon, Lisbon, PT
Spending the night: Lisbon
Spending the day and night: Lisbon
4 mi — about 17 mins
Travel Overview: 17 minutes — 4 mi
Notes: AC 1917 12:50 pm
Address: Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, 1700-111 Lisboa, Portugal
Stop in Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.
miles — about of driving — 36 day trip — about $ of fuel
9 mi — about 26 mins
Spending the night: Lisboa, Portugal
Notes: AC Vacations arrive 11:10 am
From Address: Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, 1700-111 Lisboa, Portugal
To Address: R. Augusta 276, 1100-202 Lisboa, Portugal
Segment: 9 mi — about 26 mins
1. Drive northeast on Avenida Santos e Castro. 2 mins 1.0 mi |
2. Enter Rotunda da Porta Norte and take the 2nd exit toward Sul/Ameixoeira. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout toward Sul/Ameixoeira. 4 mins 3.6 mi |
4. Take the exit toward Entrecampos. 1 min 0.3 mi |
5. Keep left to take Avenida das Forças Armadas toward Entrecampos. 1 min 0.3 mi |
6. Bear right toward Centro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Bear right toward Centro. 1 min 0.4 mi |
8. Turn right onto Avenida 5 de Outubro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Turn left onto Avenida António Serpa. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn right onto Avenida da República. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Turn left onto Campo Pequeno. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Bear left toward A 1/Norte/Aeroporto/Olaias. 1 min 0.6 mi |
13. Turn right onto Avenida Almirante Reis. 11 mins 2.1 mi |
14. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Rua Augusta, 276 – 4th Floor
Spending the day and night: Lisboa, Portugal
136 mi — about 2 hours, 44 mins
Spending the night: Coimbra, Portugal
Notes: Rua Augusta, 276 – 4th Floor
From Address: R. Augusta 276, 1100-202 Lisboa, Portugal
To Address: Av. Dom João II, 1990 Lisboa, Portugal
Segment: 6 mi — about 25 mins
1. Drive west on Rua da Betesga. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Enter Praça Dom Pedro IV and take the 3rd exit onto Rua Áurea. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto Rua Áurea. 1 min 0.3 mi |
4. Turn left onto Rua de São Julião. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Turn right onto Rua dos Fanqueiros. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn left onto Rua da Alfândega. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right onto Largo José Saramago. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Turn left onto Avenida Infante Dom Henrique. 11 mins 3.1 mi |
9. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Bear right onto Rua A. 1 min 0.2 mi |
12. Turn left onto Rua Fernando Palha. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Turn right onto Avenida Infante Dom Henrique. 1 min 0.5 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward A 1/Norte. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout toward A 1/Norte. 1 min 0.3 mi |
16. Keep left to stay on Avenida Infante Dom Henrique toward A 1/Norte. 1 min 0.5 mi |
17. Keep right to stay on Avenida Infante Dom Henrique toward Olivais Sul/Avenida de Pádua. 1 min 0.5 mi |
18. Turn right onto Avenida Aquilino Ribeiro Machado. 1 min 0.3 mi |
19. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Bear left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Budget Rent a Car
pick up Sept 9 10 am
drop off Oct 9 4 pm
From Address: Av. Dom João II, 1990 Lisboa, Portugal
To Address: R. Fonte 34, 3150-220 Condeixa-a-Velha, Portugal
Segment: 118 mi — about 1 hour, 51 mins
1. Drive south. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Avenida de Berlim. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Turn right onto Via Recíproca. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Stay straight to take the ramp. 1 min 0.2 mi |
5. Take the exit toward IC 17 CRIL/ A1 Norte/ A2 Sul/ Ponte Vasco da Gama. 1 min 0.7 mi |
6. Take exit 1 toward Norte. 1 min 0.3 mi |
7. Keep left toward Norte. 1 min 0.2 mi |
8. Keep left to take A 1 toward Norte. 1 min 0.4 mi |
9. Keep right to take A 1 toward Norte. 97 mins 112.1 mi |
10. Take exit 11 onto A 13-1 toward Condeixa/Lousã. 1 min 0.6 mi |
11. Take exit 1 onto IC 2 toward EN 242/Condeixa/Conímbriga. 1 min 1.0 mi |
12. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 1/IC 2. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Exit the roundabout onto EN 1/IC 2. 1 min 0.8 mi |
14. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto EN 342. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Exit the roundabout onto EN 342. 1 min 0.9 mi |
17. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Turn right onto Rua da Cabine. 1 min 0.2 mi |
19. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Turn right onto Largo Engenheiro Costa Alemão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Bear left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: Ruinas de Conimbriga, Largest Roman settlement in the country: houses, mosaic floors, an amphitheatre, thermal baths, benches, tunnels, visitor’s centre and museum, have lunch here)
From Address: R. Fonte 34, 3150-220 Condeixa-a-Velha, Portugal
To Address: Largo Augusto Hilário 9, 3000-435 Coimbra, Portugal
Segment: 12 mi — about 27 mins
1. Drive northwest. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Largo Engenheiro Costa Alemão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left onto Rua da Escola. 1 min 0.5 mi |
5. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn right onto IC 2/EN 1. 3 mins 1.4 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto IC 2. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto IC 2. 9 mins 7.8 mi |
13. Enter Rotunda do Almegue and take the 1st exit onto IC 2. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout onto IC 2. 1 min 0.4 mi |
15. Take the exit toward Coimbra (Centro). 1 min 0.2 mi |
16. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Fernão de Magalhães. 1 min 0.1 mi |
17. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Fernão de Magalhães. 1 min 0.2 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Rua Doutor Manuel Rodrigues. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout onto Rua Doutor Manuel Rodrigues. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Turn right onto Rua da Sofia. 4 mins 0.7 mi |
21. Turn right onto Rua Padre António Vieira. 2 mins 0.5 mi |
22. Turn right onto Rua José Falcão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Sapientia Boutique Hotel
Largo Augusto Hilário, 9, Coimbra, 3000-062
Notes: University Town, like Salamanca.Organic market at Jardi Botanico Sa morning
Eat at Ze Manel: since 1952 family run, octopus, goat stew, Rua das Azeiteiras 8 X Su
Start in Alta (take the bus or a taxi), with the Botanical Gardens, University of Coimbra (allow a good couple of hours if you intend to visit the library and other ticketed areas as you’ll probably have to queue to buy a ticket – the library is worth paying for) and Museu Nacional Machado de Castro (worthy of another 2 hours, especially the Roman Cryptoporticus). Go early. Wander down towards the old cathedral (Sé Velha) and pop inside to see the tiles and courtyard. Continue down Rua Quebra Costas, stopping for petiscos (snacks) in one of the cafés along the way. Fado ao Centro have excellent daily shows (1 hour) at 6pm but buy a ticket in advance. Wander down Rua da Sofia, also UNESCO Word Heritage. Take a look at the tiled panels at the Tribunal. Come back to Praça 8 de Maio and visit Santa Cruz church for its ceramics and have a coffee under the vaulted ceilings of the adjacent café. Head down Rua da Moeda and back up Rua da Louça towards Praça do Comércio with the beautiful Romanesque church. Go up the steps by the big mural onto Rua Ferreira Borges to visit the art gallery, furniture and ceramic collections inside Edifico Chiado. Head through the nearby Barbican Gate to visit the Nucleo da Cidade Muralha to find out more about the ancient walled city and see views from the medieval tower (go through the series of arches then bear left to find the entrance). Cross the Santa Clara bridge to visit the Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery and Museum, rescued from the Mondego River (the entrance is tricky to find, just off Rua Parreiras (see map)). Relax in Galeria Café Bar or walk across the Pedro and Inês bridge and through the parks.
Spending the day and night: Coimbra, Portugal
208 mi — about 4 hours, 7 mins
Spending the night: Candeias do Souto
Notes: Sapientia Boutique Hotel
Largo Augusto Hilário, 9, Coimbra, 3000-062
From Address: Largo Augusto Hilário 9, 3000-435 Coimbra, Portugal
To Address: N222 KM 213 Quinta do Orgal, 5150-145 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
Segment: 130 mi — about 2 hours, 24 mins
1. Drive west on Rua José Falcão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn right onto Rua de São Pedro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right onto Couraça de Lisboa. 1 min 0.2 mi |
8. Turn left onto Couraça da Estrela. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Bear left onto Rua da Alegria. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Turn right toward Centro/Largo da Portagem. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Turn right onto Avenida Emídio Navarro. 1 min 0.2 mi |
12. Take the exit on the left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Bear right onto Ponte de Santa Clara. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Turn right toward Estádio Universitário. 1 min 0.3 mi |
15. Turn left onto Rua Luís António Verney. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
17. Enter Rotunda da Guarda Inglesa and take the 1st exit toward A 1/A 14/IP 3/Porto. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout toward A 1/A 14/IP 3/Porto. 1 min 0.4 mi |
19. Take the IC 2 exit. 5 mins 4.2 mi |
20. Take exit 8 onto IP 3 toward Guarda/Viseu/Penacova/Souselas. 49 mins 46.6 mi |
21. Take exit 17 onto A 25 toward Viseu/Espanha. 35 mins 38.8 mi |
22. Take exit 28A toward Bragança/Trancoso. 31 mins 32.0 mi |
23. Take exit 12 onto N 102/(N 222) toward Vila Nova de Foz Côa/Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo/São João da Pesqueira. 1 min 0.3 mi |
24. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 102. 1 min 0.1 mi |
25. Exit the roundabout onto EN 102. 3 mins 1.7 mi |
26. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 222. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. Exit the roundabout onto EN 222. 1 min 0.2 mi |
28. Enter Rua and take the 2nd exit onto EN 222. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Exit the roundabout onto EN 222. 1 min 0.2 mi |
30. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto EN 222. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. Exit the roundabout onto EN 222. 7 mins 4.7 mi |
32. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: ??? Quinta do Vallado - Casa do Rio - Vilarinho dos Freires
Includes breakfast,a tour and wine tasting, fruit and a bottle of wine in the room, bikes and fishing equipments.
The tour is everyday, exclusively for our guests, at 5:00pm
Exclusive for guests of the hotel, book before 5:00pm, dinner is a three-course-meal, wines included, and has a price of 40€/person to 50€/person.
Notes: University Town, like Salamanca.Organic market at Jardi Botanico Sa morning
Eat at Ze Manel: since 1952 family run, octopus, goat stew, Rua das Azeiteiras 8 X Su
Start in Alta (take the bus or a taxi), with the Botanical Gardens, University of Coimbra (allow a good couple of hours if you intend to visit the library and other ticketed areas as you’ll probably have to queue to buy a ticket – the library is worth paying for) and Museu Nacional Machado de Castro (worthy of another 2 hours, especially the Roman Cryptoporticus). Go early. Wander down towards the old cathedral (Sé Velha) and pop inside to see the tiles and courtyard. Continue down Rua Quebra Costas, stopping for petiscos (snacks) in one of the cafés along the way. Fado ao Centro have excellent daily shows (1 hour) at 6pm but buy a ticket in advance. Wander down Rua da Sofia, also UNESCO Word Heritage. Take a look at the tiled panels at the Tribunal. Come back to Praça 8 de Maio and visit Santa Cruz church for its ceramics and have a coffee under the vaulted ceilings of the adjacent café. Head down Rua da Moeda and back up Rua da Louça towards Praça do Comércio with the beautiful Romanesque church. Go up the steps by the big mural onto Rua Ferreira Borges to visit the art gallery, furniture and ceramic collections inside Edifico Chiado. Head through the nearby Barbican Gate to visit the Nucleo da Cidade Muralha to find out more about the ancient walled city and see views from the medieval tower (go through the series of arches then bear left to find the entrance). Cross the Santa Clara bridge to visit the Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery and Museum, rescued from the Mondego River (the entrance is tricky to find, just off Rua Parreiras (see map)). Relax in Galeria Café Bar or walk across the Pedro and Inês bridge and through the parks.
Notes: Buy warm sugar-crunched almonds from a shop opposite the church.
Near Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Museu do Côasweetly interprets the area’s thousand examples of Paleolithic rock art
A bookable, guided three-hour dusk/night tour of the art in the valley below is a snip at €17.
From Address: N222 KM 213 Quinta do Orgal, 5150-145 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
To Address: R. da Capela 15, 5300-673 Meixedo, Portugal
Segment: 77 mi — about 1 hour, 42 mins
1. Drive northeast on EN 222. 8 mins 4.7 mi |
2. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto EN 222. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto EN 222. 1 min 0.2 mi |
4. Enter Rua and take the 2nd exit onto EN 222. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto EN 222. 1 min 0.2 mi |
6. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Cidade Nova/EN 102. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Cidade Nova/EN 102. 1 min 0.5 mi |
8. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Cidade Nova/EN 102. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Cidade Nova/EN 102. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn left onto Aennida da Misericórdia/EN 102. 6 mins 3.9 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto IP 2/EN 102/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 102/E 802. 10 mins 7.7 mi |
13. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto IP 2/EN 102/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 102/E 802. 30 mins 28.1 mi |
15. Take exit 1 onto A 4 toward Espanha/Bragança. 22 mins 24.2 mi |
16. Take exit 44 onto EN 103/EM 103-7 toward Vinhais/Bragança este/Portelo/Puebla de Sanabria. 1 min 0.5 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto IP 4/Variante de Bragança. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto IP 4/Variante de Bragança. 3 mins 2.4 mi |
19. Take the EM 103-7 exit toward Portelo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Keep right to take EM 103-7 toward Portelo. 10 mins 3.2 mi |
21. Bear left onto EM 502. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Turn left to stay on EM 502. 5 mins 1.6 mi |
23. Turn left to stay on EM 502. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
133 mi — about 2 hours, 32 mins
Spending the night: León, Spain
Note: You are crossing a time zone; check the local time.
From Address: R. da Capela 15, 5300-673 Meixedo, Portugal
To Address: Calle Ancha, 8, 24003 León, Spain
Segment: 133 mi — about 2 hours, 32 mins
1. Drive west on EM 502. 5 mins 1.5 mi |
2. Bear right onto EN 308-3. 7 mins 2.9 mi |
3. Bear left onto EN 308. 12 mins 5.4 mi |
4. Turn right onto ZA-P-2669. Note: Entered Central European Standard Time (1 hour ahead) 26 mins 13.7 mi |
5. Stay straight to take the A-52 ramp. 84 mins 99.1 mi |
6. Take exit 152 onto A-231 toward Onzonilla/León/Oviedo/Burgos. 1 min 1.1 mi |
7. Take exit 1 onto LE-11/N-630 toward León/Cembranos. 1 min 0.2 mi |
8. Keep left to take LE-11/Acceso Sur a León. 4 mins 4.4 mi |
9. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto LE-11/Acceso Sur a León. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout onto LE-11/Acceso Sur a León. 1 min 0.7 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto LE-30/Ronda Sur de León. 1 min 1.4 mi |
13. Keep left to stay on LE-30/Ronda Sur de León. 2 mins 1.8 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida de Europa. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida de Europa. 1 min 0.4 mi |
16. Turn right onto Avenida del Reino de León. 1 min 0.2 mi |
17. Bear right onto Calle Juan XXIII. 1 min 0.2 mi |
18. Turn left onto Calle Víctor de los Ríos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Turn left onto Calle de San Pablo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Turn right onto Calle de Daoíz y Velarde. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Turn right onto Calle Caño Badillo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Note: Entered Central European Standard Time (1 hour ahead)
Notes: Purple Dog Suites
Calle Ancha, 8, 24003 León, Spain
Tel: 34 (678) 401600
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival
Self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
Notes: Antigua Zone: El Humedo the nickname given to an old part of the city of León, Spain, that is concentrated within the largely intact Roman city walls. The translation is usually rendered as the wet district, a reference both to the large number of bars and clubs packed into a relatively small area and to the copious quantities of alcohol consumed inside them.
Cathedral
Casa Botines: Gaudi, Plaza San Marcelo, 5, That building is at present, the seat of Caja España (a savings bank) and it is possible to visit the ground floor and the basement where, eventually some exhibitions are located. The visits time is the same of the opening hours of Caja España.
Museum of Contemporary Art Ave Reyes Leoneses 24, XM, Tu-F 11-2,5-8, S-S 11-3, 5-9
Collegiate Church of San Isidoro, Plaza de San Isidoro 4, M-Sa 9-9, Su 9-3
Spending the day and night: León, Spain
109 mi — about 3 hours, 4 mins
Spending the night: Cangas de Onis
Notes: Purple Dog Suites
Calle Ancha, 8, 24003 León, Spain
Tel: 34 (678) 401600
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival
Self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
From Address: Calle Ancha, 8, 24003 León, Spain
Segment: 38 mi — about 51 mins
1. Drive south on Calle Serradores. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn left onto Calle Panaderos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Calle de Cantarranas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn right onto Calle de San Pablo. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
5. Turn right onto Calle Raimundo Rodríguez. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn left onto Calle Santa Ana. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn left onto Calle Páramo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Turn right onto Avenida del Reino de León. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Turn left onto Avenida Alcalde Miguel Castaño. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Bear left onto Avenida de Europa. 1 min 0.4 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto LE-20. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto LE-20. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Keep left to stay on LE-20. 1 min 0.8 mi |
14. Continue toward LE-30 León (sur)/Aeropuerto/A-66 Madrid/AP-66 Oviedo. 1 min 0.6 mi |
15. Keep left to take A-60/Autovía Valladolid-León toward A-60 Mansilla de las Mulas/Valladolid. 9 mins 10.3 mi |
16. Take exit 115. 1 min 0.4 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto N-625. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto N-625. 1 min 0.2 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N-625. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout onto N-625. 32 mins 25.0 mi |
21. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Antigua Zone: El Humedo the nickname given to an old part of the city of León, Spain, that is concentrated within the largely intact Roman city walls. The translation is usually rendered as the wet district, a reference both to the large number of bars and clubs packed into a relatively small area and to the copious quantities of alcohol consumed inside them.
Cathedral
Casa Botines: Gaudi, Plaza San Marcelo, 5, That building is at present, the seat of Caja España (a savings bank) and it is possible to visit the ground floor and the basement where, eventually some exhibitions are located. The visits time is the same of the opening hours of Caja España.
Museum of Contemporary Art Ave Reyes Leoneses 24, XM, Tu-F 11-2,5-8, S-S 11-3, 5-9
Collegiate Church of San Isidoro, Plaza de San Isidoro 4, M-Sa 9-9, Su 9-3
Segment: 23 mi — about 39 mins
1. Drive north on N-625/Carretera Mansilla de las Mulas-Arriondas. 1 min 0.4 mi |
2. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto C-626. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto C-626. 1 min 1.1 mi |
4. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto C-626. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto C-626. 1 min 0.6 mi |
6. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N-621. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout onto N-621. 30 mins 21.2 mi |
8. Take the N-625 exit. 1 min 0.2 mi |
9. Turn left. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Make a left U-turn. 2 mins 0.2 mi |
11. Turn right onto N-625/Carretera Mansilla de las Mulas-Arriondas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Stay straight to take the ramp. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Keep right to take N-625/Carretera Arriondas - Riaño. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
To Address: Lugar Covadonga, 25, 33589, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 46 mi — about 1 hour, 34 mins
1. Drive west on N-621/Carretera León - Santander. 1 min 0.3 mi |
2. Take the exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Make a sharp left onto N-621/Carretera León - Santander. Continue on N-621. 1 min 0.3 mi |
4. Take the N-625 exit. 77 mins 39.7 mi |
5. Turn right onto Avenida de Covadonga. 3 mins 1.1 mi |
6. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. 2 mins 1.2 mi |
8. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 6 mins 3.1 mi |
10. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.5 mi |
12. Turn left to stay on Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.2 mi |
13. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: El Rincón de Don Pelayo
Covadonga, 25, Covadonga, Cangas de Onis
Notes: Su Sept 17 market
First capital of the kingdom of the Asturias. Elegantly curving bridge, the Puente Romano. Desfiladero de los (abandoned village) 10 km road between Cangas de Onis and Riano best village offhshoots are Ceneya and Agrolibio. Desfiladero del rio Craes dramatic footpath.
Mercado de Cangas de Onís Jovellanos, the 18th-century Asturian chronicler, referred to the “many people and much movement” to be found at the Sunday market in Cangas, a proper Spanish souk sprawling around the parish church where locally-made crafts jostle with the best in Asturian cheeses (Gamonedo), charcuterie, honey, fruit and vegetables.
Notes: Walk 10: Lago de la Ercina-Vega Bricial-Viga de enol-Lago Enol-Regugio-Entrelagos-Lago de la Ercina, 4 km, 1.35 hrs, Buferrera car park, very scenic, 100 m, p 113 TF
Walk 11: Lago de la ercina-Majada de las Bobias-Llaguiellu-Collado el Jito-Vega de Ario-Majada de Belbin-Lago de La Ercina, 16 km, 5.35 hrs, moderate, heart of the massive, great views
Notes: http://www.elcorraldelindianu.com, 2 pm, Av. de Europa, 14, 33540 Arriondas,: +34 985 84 10 72I, an 8 min drive. Antonio Campoviejo develops his own vision of the renewal of the traditional cuisine of Asturias, always respecting this tradition but trying to surprise the diner with a play of textures, flavors and gastronomic memories. Traditional produce and flavors for avant-garde cuisine.
Spending the day and night: Cangas de Onis
15 mi — about 33 mins
Spending the night: Pandiello
Notes: El Rincón de Don Pelayo
Covadonga, 25, Covadonga, Cangas de Onis
From Address: Lugar Covadonga, 25, 33589, Asturias, Spain
To Address: 33555 Pandiello, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 15 mi — about 33 mins
1. Drive northeast on Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.2 mi |
2. Turn right to stay on Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.5 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 6 mins 3.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. 17 mins 9.7 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. Continue on AS-114. 2 mins 1.3 mi |
9. Bear left onto Ḥortigueru - Puertas. 3 mins 0.9 mi |
10. Bear left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Make a sharp right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: La Portiella del Llosu
Notes: Su Sept 17 market
First capital of the kingdom of the Asturias. Elegantly curving bridge, the Puente Romano. Desfiladero de los (abandoned village) 10 km road between Cangas de Onis and Riano best village offhshoots are Ceneya and Agrolibio. Desfiladero del rio Craes dramatic footpath.
Mercado de Cangas de Onís Jovellanos, the 18th-century Asturian chronicler, referred to the “many people and much movement” to be found at the Sunday market in Cangas, a proper Spanish souk sprawling around the parish church where locally-made crafts jostle with the best in Asturian cheeses (Gamonedo), charcuterie, honey, fruit and vegetables.
Notes: Walk 10: Lago de la Ercina-Vega Bricial-Viga de enol-Lago Enol-Regugio-Entrelagos-Lago de la Ercina, 4 km, 1.35 hrs, Buferrera car park, very scenic, 100 m, p 113 TF
Walk 11: Lago de la ercina-Majada de las Bobias-Llaguiellu-Collado el Jito-Vega de Ario-Majada de Belbin-Lago de La Ercina, 16 km, 5.35 hrs, moderate, heart of the massive, great views
Notes: http://www.elcorraldelindianu.com, 2 pm, Av. de Europa, 14, 33540 Arriondas,: +34 985 84 10 72I, an 8 min drive. Antonio Campoviejo develops his own vision of the renewal of the traditional cuisine of Asturias, always respecting this tradition but trying to surprise the diner with a play of textures, flavors and gastronomic memories. Traditional produce and flavors for avant-garde cuisine.
Notes: Walk 8, 8 km, 3.5 hrs, moderate, 500 m , high risk of vertigo in some sections, Bulnes (most isolated village in the PDE,) start at Puente Poncebosp 99 TF (51 min from hotel)
Or walk 7? Funicular Option
Other Hikes
Arenas de Cabrales
Summit of Peña Main one of the classic viewpoints of the Picos; continue on to Pandebano Col
http://www.responsibletravel.com/holiday/2577/picos-inn-to-inn-walking-holiday
http://www.responsibletravel.com/holiday/3418/photography-holiday-in-picos-de-europa-spain looks amazing
Spending the day and night: Pandiello
113 mi — about 2 hours, 31 mins
Spending the night: Barrio Mentera
Notes: La Portiella del Llosu
From Address: 33555 Pandiello, Asturias, Spain
To Address: 39540 San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, Spain
Segment: 37 mi — about 53 mins
1. Drive northwest. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Make a sharp left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Bear right onto Ḥortigueru - Puertas. 3 mins 0.9 mi |
5. Bear right onto AS-114 Carretera Cangues d'Onís - Panes/AS-114. Continue on AS-114. 2 mins 1.3 mi |
6. Enter Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes and take the 1st exit onto AS-115. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout onto AS-115. 7 mins 4.1 mi |
8. Bear left onto Carretera Posada de Llanes - Robellada/AS-115. 6 mins 3.1 mi |
9. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Keep left to take Carretera Posada de Llanes - Robellada/AS-115. 4 mins 1.4 mi |
11. Bear left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Turn left onto Carretera de Ribadesella a Llanes/AS-379. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Turn right onto LLN-11. 1 min 0.4 mi |
14. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Exit the roundabout onto A-8/E 70. 22 mins 24.3 mi |
17. Take exit 264 onto CA-843 toward San Vicente de la Barquera/La Acebosa. 1 min 0.4 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto San Vicente de la Barquera-La Acebosa/CA-235. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout onto San Vicente de la Barquera-La Acebosa/CA-235. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto San Vicente de la Barquera-La Acebosa/CA-235. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Exit the roundabout onto San Vicente de la Barquera-La Acebosa/CA-235. 1 min 1.0 mi |
22. Bear right to stay on San Vicente de la Barquera-La Acebosa/CA-235. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Enter Avenida Miramar and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Another one of the prettiest towns in Spain
Notes: Walk 8, 8 km, 3.5 hrs, moderate, 500 m , high risk of vertigo in some sections, Bulnes (most isolated village in the PDE,) start at Puente Poncebosp 99 TF (51 min from hotel)
Or walk 7? Funicular Option
Other Hikes
Arenas de Cabrales
Summit of Peña Main one of the classic viewpoints of the Picos; continue on to Pandebano Col
http://www.responsibletravel.com/holiday/2577/picos-inn-to-inn-walking-holiday
http://www.responsibletravel.com/holiday/3418/photography-holiday-in-picos-de-europa-spain looks amazing
From Address: 39540 San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, Spain
To Address: Barrio Sobrellano, 2A, 39520 Comillas, Cantabria, Spain
Segment: 6 mi — about 17 mins
1. Drive southwest on N-634/Avenida Miramar. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Exit the roundabout toward N-634/Lamadrid/Camping. 1 min 0.4 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward N-634/Lamadrid. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout toward N-634/Lamadrid. 2 mins 1.5 mi |
5. Turn left to take the CA-131 ramp. 12 mins 4.4 mi |
6. Enter Rotonda Dr. Sr. García Castellón and take the 1st exit toward CA-135/Comillas/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout toward CA-135/Comillas/Santander. 1 min 0.3 mi |
8. Turn right onto Paseo de Antonio Gaudí/CA-135. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Turn right onto Plaza de la Fuente Real. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Comillas, where there’s a very impressive Gaudi, one of the architect's earliest designs, the Capricho de Gaudi. The outside is striped, alternating green leaves and sunflowers and there are some fantastic ceilings inside. Also a pretty town centre.
From Address: Barrio Sobrellano, 2A, 39520 Comillas, Cantabria, Spain
To Address: Barrio Mentera s/n, 39812 Mentera-Barruelo, Spain
Segment: 69 mi — about 1 hour, 20 mins
1. Drive northeast on Plaza de la Fuente Real. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Paseo de Antonio Gaudí/CA-135. 1 min 0.6 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Paseo de Estrada/CA-135. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto Paseo de Estrada/CA-135. Continue on CA-135. 9 mins 5.2 mi |
5. Enter Cabezón de la Sal-Comillas and take the 3rd exit toward Torrelavega/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout toward Torrelavega/Santander. 43 mins 47.0 mi |
7. Take exit 173 toward Colindres/ Burgos/ Logroño. 1 min 0.2 mi |
8. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward N-629/Limpias/Ampuero. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Exit the roundabout toward N-629/Limpias/Ampuero. 5 mins 4.0 mi |
10. Stay straight to take the ramp. 9 mins 7.4 mi |
11. Turn right onto Calle de Menéndez Pelayo/CA-261. Continue on CA-261. 5 mins 3.1 mi |
12. Turn right onto Acceso a La Alcomba/CA-658. 2 mins 1.5 mi |
13. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Aire de Ruesga
Barrio de Mentera S/N
Ruesga, Santander - Cantabria, 39812
Our hotel: A winner, sister cooks and was a professional chef, by the Collados del Asón nature reserve – a huge area to explore with waterfalls and an old glacier. Castro Urdiales is the best place close to our hotel for eating pintxos (Tapas) and drinking Txakoli, a 25-30-minute drive.
Notes: Castro Urdiales is the best place close to our hotel for eating pintxos (Tapas) and drinking Txakoli, a 25-30-minute drive.
Covalanas caves, a 10-minute drive away, are the most ancient caves in Northern Spain. You can see the original prehistoric paintings. (reservation required)
Bodegas Vidular The scenery as you drive up to their winery is truly spectacular – have the camera at the ready – it’s one of the most charming drives in the area. The winery organises collections and drop-offs which makes the tasting that little bit more interesting also. 10 minutes away.
Sunsets at Liencres beach
Spending the day and night: Barrio Mentera
112 mi — about 2 hours, 45 mins
Spending the night: Potes
Notes: Aire de Ruesga
Barrio de Mentera S/N
Ruesga, Santander - Cantabria, 39812
Our hotel: A winner, sister cooks and was a professional chef, by the Collados del Asón nature reserve – a huge area to explore with waterfalls and an old glacier. Castro Urdiales is the best place close to our hotel for eating pintxos (Tapas) and drinking Txakoli, a 25-30-minute drive.
From Address: Barrio Mentera s/n, 39812 Mentera-Barruelo, Spain
To Address: Santander, Cantabria, ES
Segment: 42 mi — about 55 mins
1. Drive south on Acceso a La Alcomba/CA-658. 2 mins 1.5 mi |
2. Turn left onto La Cavada-Ramales de la Victoria/CA-261. Continue on CA-261. 6 mins 3.1 mi |
3. Turn left onto N-629/Avenida de Miguel de Cervantes. Continue on N-629. 9 mins 7.3 mi |
4. Stay straight to take the N-629 ramp. 5 mins 4.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto N-629/Calle de La Quinta. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto N-629/Calle de La Quinta. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout toward Santander. 14 mins 16.0 mi |
9. Keep left to take S-10 toward Santander. 3 mins 3.3 mi |
10. Keep left to stay on S-10 toward Santander. 8 mins 6.3 mi |
11. Keep left toward Centro ciudad/Cambio de sentido/Salida ciudad/Playas. 1 min 0.5 mi |
12. Keep left to take Calle de Antonio López. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Turn left onto Calle de Isabel II. 1 min 0.2 mi |
14. Keep right to stay on Calle de Isabel II. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Turn left onto Calle del Mercado. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Castro Urdiales is the best place close to our hotel for eating pintxos (Tapas) and drinking Txakoli, a 25-30-minute drive.
Covalanas caves, a 10-minute drive away, are the most ancient caves in Northern Spain. You can see the original prehistoric paintings. (reservation required)
Bodegas Vidular The scenery as you drive up to their winery is truly spectacular – have the camera at the ready – it’s one of the most charming drives in the area. The winery organises collections and drop-offs which makes the tasting that little bit more interesting also. 10 minutes away.
Sunsets at Liencres beach
Notes: Centro Botin Santander, three concurrent exhibitions: Carsten’s flickering light illumination display; Art at the Turn of the Century which will feature the work of Tacita Dean, Carlos Garaicoa, and Juan Uslé among others; and 60 of Goya’s drawings. Outside, Cristina Iglesias has designed a sculpture exclusively for this space.
Mercado de la Esperanza Since 1904, more than 80 stalls
Barrio Pesquero the social and commercial hub of Santander’s fishing community. Along the Calle Marqués de la Ensenada lies a multitude of seafood restaurants headed up by classics like Los Peñucas and El Vivero.
Cañadίo functions as vivacious tapas bar, formal sit-down restaurant and popular watering hole all at the same time. Calle Gόmez Oreña 15; 0034 94231 4149
Asubio Gastrobar (10) (Calle Daoίz y Velarde 23; 00 34 94203 5238; asubiogastrobar.com) for absolutely divine, prize-winning pinchos, from €2.
El Sardinero (9) (northwest from La Magdalena), made up of two stunning, kilometre-long beaches backed by lavish early-20th-century architecture.
Paseo de Pereda promenade and Jardines de Pereda gardens, stopping for coffee and pastries outside under the umbrellas at Café Suizo (5) (Paseo de Pereda 28; 0034 94221 5864), one of Santander’s oldest cafés (now suitably modernised).
From Address: Santander, Cantabria, ES
To Address: Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, Spain
Segment: 18 mi — about 33 mins
1. Drive west on Calle del Mercado. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Calle Los Escalantes. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left onto Plaza de la Leña. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
4. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Paseo del General Dávila. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto Paseo del General Dávila. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn right onto Bajada de San Juan. 1 min 0.2 mi |
7. Enter Avenida de los Castros and take the 2nd exit toward Centro de interpretación del Litoral/Instituto Español de Oceanografía,Playa de La Maruca. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout toward Centro de interpretación del Litoral/Instituto Español de Oceanografía,Playa de La Maruca. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Enter the roundabout and take the 5th exit toward S-20/Salida ciudad. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout toward S-20/Salida ciudad. 1 min 0.3 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward S-20/Salida ciudad/Todas direcciones. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout toward S-20/Salida ciudad/Todas direcciones. 1 min 0.2 mi |
13. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward S-20/Todas direcciones/ Salida ciudad. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout toward S-20/Todas direcciones/ Salida ciudad. 2 mins 2.3 mi |
15. Keep right to stay on S-20 toward Torrelavega/Burgos/Palencia/Oviedo. 2 mins 2.4 mi |
16. Keep left to take A-67 toward Torrelavega/Burgos/Palencia/Oviedo. 6 mins 6.1 mi |
17. Take exit 187 onto CA-330 toward Polanco/ Suances/ Santillana del Mar/ Comillas. 1 min 0.3 mi |
18. Bear right onto Requejada-Sierrapando/CA-330. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward N-611/Requejada/Suances. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout toward N-611/Requejada/Suances. 2 mins 1.1 mi |
21. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward N-611/Torrelavega. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Exit the roundabout toward N-611/Torrelavega. 1 min 0.5 mi |
23. Enter Avenida de Solvay and take the 1st exit toward CA-131/Santillana del Mar/Suance. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Exit the roundabout toward CA-131/Santillana del Mar/Suance. 1 min 0.5 mi |
25. Enter Glorieta de Viveda and take the 2nd exit toward CA-131/Santillana/Comillas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Exit the roundabout toward CA-131/Santillana/Comillas. 6 mins 2.6 mi |
27. Continue on Barreda-La Revilla/CA-131. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward CA-131/Santillana del Mar. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Exit the roundabout toward CA-131/Santillana del Mar. 1 min 0.6 mi |
30. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: Well-preserved medieval streets, one of the prettiest towns in Spain, pretty cobbled streets overlooked by grand 500-year-old homes draped in colourful flowers, Santillana del Mar is pure medieval perfection.
just 2km away from the prehistoric wonders of Altamira (caves)
From Address: Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, Spain
To Address: Potes, Cantabria, ES
Segment: 51 mi — about 1 hour, 16 mins
1. Drive north. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn left onto Avenida Dorat/CA-131. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Turn left onto Calle Sánchez Tagle/CA-133. Continue on CA-133. 2 mins 0.7 mi |
4. Enter Variante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar and take the 1st exit toward CA-133/A-8/Puente San Miguel/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout toward CA-133/A-8/Puente San Miguel/Santander. 2 mins 0.7 mi |
6. Enter Variante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar and take the 1st exit onto Variante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar/CA-136. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout onto Variante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar/CA-136. Continue on CA-136. 1 min 0.9 mi |
8. Enter Puente San Miguel-Cóbreces and take the 2nd exit onto Varriante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar/CA-136. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Exit the roundabout onto Varriante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar/CA-136. 1 min 0.3 mi |
10. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward A-8/Torrelavega/ Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Exit the roundabout toward A-8/Torrelavega/ Santander. 1 min 0.2 mi |
12. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Puente San Miguel-Suances. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Exit the roundabout onto Puente San Miguel-Suances. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Enlace de Puente San Miguel. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout onto Enlace de Puente San Miguel. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Turn right onto A-8/E 70. 20 mins 23.1 mi |
17. Take exit 272 onto N-621 toward Unquera/ Panes/ Potes/ Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa. 1 min 0.3 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit toward A-8/N-621/San Vicente de la Barquera/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout toward A-8/N-621/San Vicente de la Barquera/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward N-621/Unquera/Panes. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Exit the roundabout toward N-621/Unquera/Panes. 1 min 0.5 mi |
22. Enter Plaza de la Estación and take the 1st exit toward N-621/Panes/Potes. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Exit the roundabout toward N-621/Panes/Potes. 1 min 0.2 mi |
24. Bear left onto N-621/Calle de Felipe Neri. Continue on N-621. 40 mins 22.9 mi |
25. Enter Carretera León - Unquera and take the 1st exit toward N-621/Potes/Riaño. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Exit the roundabout toward N-621/Potes/Riaño. 2 mins 0.8 mi |
27. Turn right onto Calle de la Independencia. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Casona Malvasía
Cabariezo, s/n, Frama, Cabezon De Liebana
Notes: Palacios of the Bedoya Valley 5 km near San Pedro p 19 TF
One of L’s best-kept secrets
Walk 1: Potes-Frama-Lubayo-Collado de Porxieda-Tudes-Porcieda-Invernal de Tolibes-Potes 13 km, 4.25 hrs, through three of the most remote villages, moderate, 500 m p 48 TF
Walk 5: Puerto de san Glorio-Collado Llesba-Invernal de Conjortes-Cosgaya, 10 km, 3 hours, 900 m, Marvelous views of the central and eastern massifs, p 73 TF
Puertos de Áliva, Fuente Dé
Officially known as route PR-PNPE27
Park car at end of hike, take bus to Fuente Dé
Walk 9: Picos de Macondu-Jito de Escarandi-Vao de los lobos-Caseton de Andara-Jito de Escarandi, 16 km, 750 m, superb walk p 104
Puertos de Áliva Officially known as route PR-PNPE27, this relatively easy circular walking path, high above the Potes-Fuente Dé valley, departs from beautiful little red-roofed Brez, where cattle bells tinkle across the otherwise silent green mountainscape. 5km, or two hours, climbing to about 1,000m past quiet cattle fields and oak forests. You can follow the route whichever way you like from Brez, but the most popular, recommended and signposted option is to do it as an anti-clockwise loop. Before you set off, stop and admire Brez’s tiny, Romanesque parish church.
Panes near Desfiladero de la hermidia
Casona d’alevia looks ok path leads up to Bejes, a remote village with authority to produce Queso Picon, old cheese since 926
Notes: (M the 25th is Market Day)
Potes: 15th-century Torre del Infantado, green-clad bridges spanning the Rίo Quiviesa and fabulously hearty food (try Asador Llorente). The Cantabrian produce shops are great for stocking up on local delicacies, including Potes’ super-strong trademark orujo, which you can usually sample free if you show interest in taking some home. Seek out the enormous Centro de Visitantes Sotama (2km north of Potes, free entry), which has fascinating displays on Picos geography, flora, fauna and lifestyle and can help with walking routes.
Monasterio de Santio Toribio de Liébana (10) Up a snaking road just 3km outside Potes, this beautiful monastery is believed to hold the largest remaining piece of Christ’s cross, 1256 Gothic church, pretty courtyard, head another half kilometre up the road to the spectacularly positioned Ermita de San Miguel chapel, looking out towards the Picos across verdant valleys.
Notes: Eat at Hotel del Oso, book ahead or arrive early for bean stews, montañés or lebaniego, and follow up with the Picos speciality lechazo asado (roast young lamb) and the local cheese salad, with tangy creamed Picόn and the orujo ice-cream, made with Potes firewater. Or Asador Llorente, Calle San Roque, 3, 39570 Potes, +34 942 73 81 65
Spending the day and night: Potes
135 mi — about 3 hours, 24 mins
Spending the night: La Casa del Pintor
Notes: Casona Malvasía
Cabariezo, s/n, Frama, Cabezon De Liebana
From Address: Potes, Cantabria, ES
To Address: 33560 Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 56 mi — about 1 hour, 21 mins
1. Drive northwest on Calle de la Independencia. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn left to stay on Calle de la Independencia. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left onto Calle de Eduardo García de Enterría. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Turn left onto Calle de la Serna/CA-185. Continue on CA-185. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn left onto Calle del Doctor Encinas/CA-185. 2 mins 0.8 mi |
7. Enter Carretera León - Unquera and take the 3rd exit toward N-621/Unquera/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout toward N-621/Unquera/Santander. 41 mins 22.9 mi |
9. Bear right onto N-621/Paseo Juncal. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Enter Plaza de la Estación and take the 2nd exit toward A-8/Santander/Oviedo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Exit the roundabout toward A-8/Santander/Oviedo. 1 min 0.5 mi |
12. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward CA-380/A-8/Pechón/Llanes. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Exit the roundabout toward CA-380/A-8/Pechón/Llanes. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward Llanes/ Oviedo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout toward Llanes/ Oviedo. 26 mins 28.7 mi |
16. Take exit 319 onto N-634 toward Ribadesella/Arriondas/Cangas de Onís/Covadonga. 1 min 0.9 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward N-632/Ribadesella. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout toward N-632/Ribadesella. 3 mins 1.7 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Calle Marqueses de Argüelles. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout onto Calle Marqueses de Argüelles. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Bear right onto Calle del Comercio. 1 min 0.2 mi |
22. Turn right onto Calle de Manuel Caso de la Villa. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Palacios of the Bedoya Valley 5 km near San Pedro p 19 TF
One of L’s best-kept secrets
Walk 1: Potes-Frama-Lubayo-Collado de Porxieda-Tudes-Porcieda-Invernal de Tolibes-Potes 13 km, 4.25 hrs, through three of the most remote villages, moderate, 500 m p 48 TF
Walk 5: Puerto de san Glorio-Collado Llesba-Invernal de Conjortes-Cosgaya, 10 km, 3 hours, 900 m, Marvelous views of the central and eastern massifs, p 73 TF
Puertos de Áliva, Fuente Dé
Officially known as route PR-PNPE27
Park car at end of hike, take bus to Fuente Dé
Walk 9: Picos de Macondu-Jito de Escarandi-Vao de los lobos-Caseton de Andara-Jito de Escarandi, 16 km, 750 m, superb walk p 104
Puertos de Áliva Officially known as route PR-PNPE27, this relatively easy circular walking path, high above the Potes-Fuente Dé valley, departs from beautiful little red-roofed Brez, where cattle bells tinkle across the otherwise silent green mountainscape. 5km, or two hours, climbing to about 1,000m past quiet cattle fields and oak forests. You can follow the route whichever way you like from Brez, but the most popular, recommended and signposted option is to do it as an anti-clockwise loop. Before you set off, stop and admire Brez’s tiny, Romanesque parish church.
Panes near Desfiladero de la hermidia
Casona d’alevia looks ok path leads up to Bejes, a remote village with authority to produce Queso Picon, old cheese since 926
Notes: (M the 25th is Market Day)
Potes: 15th-century Torre del Infantado, green-clad bridges spanning the Rίo Quiviesa and fabulously hearty food (try Asador Llorente). The Cantabrian produce shops are great for stocking up on local delicacies, including Potes’ super-strong trademark orujo, which you can usually sample free if you show interest in taking some home. Seek out the enormous Centro de Visitantes Sotama (2km north of Potes, free entry), which has fascinating displays on Picos geography, flora, fauna and lifestyle and can help with walking routes.
Monasterio de Santio Toribio de Liébana (10) Up a snaking road just 3km outside Potes, this beautiful monastery is believed to hold the largest remaining piece of Christ’s cross, 1256 Gothic church, pretty courtyard, head another half kilometre up the road to the spectacularly positioned Ermita de San Miguel chapel, looking out towards the Picos across verdant valleys.
Notes: Eat at Hotel del Oso, book ahead or arrive early for bean stews, montañés or lebaniego, and follow up with the Picos speciality lechazo asado (roast young lamb) and the local cheese salad, with tangy creamed Picόn and the orujo ice-cream, made with Potes firewater. Or Asador Llorente, Calle San Roque, 3, 39570 Potes, +34 942 73 81 65
Notes: Ribadesella Cueva de Tito Bustillo cave drawings back to 18,0000 BC 390
Notes: http://arbidel.com, a low-key waterfront cider bar focusing on tapas and seafood bites and an excellent selection of local cheeses. Dishes £7-12). 11.30-midnight. L Sept 26 available
From Address: 33560 Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
To Address: 33330 Lastres, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 18 mi — about 31 mins
1. Drive south on Avenida de Villar y Valle. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn left onto RS-1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Calle Magín Berenguer/RS-1. Continue on RS-1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left onto Calle Cuesta Vieja/RS-1. Continue on RS-1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Calle de Emilio del Valle Junco/RS-1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Calle de Emilio del Valle Junco/RS-1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Bear right onto Carretera de la Estación/AS-379. 1 min 0.4 mi |
9. Turn left onto N-632/Avenida Palacio Valdés. Continue on N-632. 2 mins 1.5 mi |
10. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto N-634. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Exit the roundabout onto N-634. 1 min 0.3 mi |
12. Keep left to take A-8/E 70/Autovía del Cantábrico. 11 mins 11.9 mi |
13. Take exit 337 onto AS-260 toward Colunga/Arriondas. 1 min 0.3 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Carretera Les Arriondes/Arriondas - Colunga/AS-260. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Les Arriondes/Arriondas - Colunga/AS-260. 1 min 0.2 mi |
16. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N-632/Carretera Ribadesella - Canero. 1 min 0.1 mi |
17. Exit the roundabout onto N-632/Carretera Ribadesella - Canero. 1 min 0.7 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Carretera Colunga - Venta del Pobre por Lastres/AS-257. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Colunga - Venta del Pobre por Lastres/AS-257. 9 mins 2.6 mi |
20. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Pretty Town
From Address: 33330 Lastres, Asturias, Spain
To Address: Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 11 mi — about 20 mins
1. Drive southeast on Carretera Colunga - Venta del Pobre por Lastres/AS-257. 10 mins 3.8 mi |
2. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto A-8/E 70/Autovía del Cantábrico. 6 mins 6.4 mi |
4. Take exit 356 onto N-632 toward Villaviciosa. 1 min 0.4 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto N-632. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto N-632. 1 min 0.6 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N-632/Calle Eloísa Fernández. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto N-632/Calle Eloísa Fernández. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Bear right onto Calle del Sol. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: apple orchards, glorious hill scenery glass-fronted mansions in narrow streets
Notes: Soda 917, a low-lit bar lined with leather couches where one of Spain’s legendary bartenders plies his trade. AS-256
From Address: Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 31 mi — about 37 mins
1. Drive southeast on Calle del Sol. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Calle Carlos I. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Calle Cavanilles/AS-380. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left onto N-632/Calle Eloísa Fernández. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto N-632/Calle Eloísa Fernández. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto N-632/Calle Eloísa Fernández. Continue on N-632. 1 min 0.6 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Keep right to take A-8/E 70/Autovía del Cantábrico. 2 mins 2.2 mi |
10. Take exit 360 toward E-70 A-8 Gijón/A Coruña/Aeropuerto. 19 mins 18.8 mi |
11. Keep right to take E-70/A-8 toward Avilés/Aeropuerto/A Coruña. 4 mins 5.0 mi |
12. Keep right to take exit 399 onto AI-81 toward AI-81/Avilés (centro)/zona portuaria. 3 mins 3.0 mi |
13. Keep left to take AS-392/Accesos a Avilés desde la AI-81. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Bear left onto AS-392/Avenida de Xixón. 1 min 0.6 mi |
15. Take the exit. 1 min 0.2 mi |
16. Continue on Calle El Muelle. 2 mins 0.5 mi |
17. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Casa Lin great potatoes with octopus
To Address: Calle Cimadevilla, 12, 33150 Cudillero, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 17 mi — about 32 mins
1. Drive southeast on Avenida de Los Telares/N-632a. Continue on N-632a. 1 min 0.3 mi |
2. Turn right onto Calle Llano Ponte. 2 mins 0.3 mi |
3. Enter Plaza de Los Oficios and take the 2nd exit onto Calle Llano Ponte/AS-17. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto Calle Llano Ponte/AS-17. Continue on AS-17. 2 mins 0.5 mi |
5. Enter Carretera Avilés - Riaño and take the 2nd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto N-632. 8 mins 5.9 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Enlace Avilés / Piedras Blancas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto Enlace Avilés / Piedras Blancas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Keep right to take A-8/E 70/Autovía del Cantábrico. 6 mins 6.7 mi |
10. Take exit 425 onto N-632 toward Muros de Nalón/Piñera/Somao. 1 min 0.7 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto N-632/Carretera Llovio - Canero. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto N-632/Carretera Llovio - Canero. 2 mins 1.6 mi |
13. Turn right. 1 min 0.2 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Carretera El Pito - Cudillero/CU-2. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera El Pito - Cudillero/CU-2. Continue on CU-2. 6 mins 1.6 mi |
16. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Another one of the prettiest villages in Spain, excellent seafood, narrow cove, white cottages over steep hillsides
Notes: https://www.greatsmallhotels.com/asturias-boutique-hotels/casona-de-la-paca
196 mi — about 3 hours, 27 mins
Spending the night: Camariñas
From Address: Calle Cimadevilla, 12, 33150 Cudillero, Asturias, Spain
To Address: Lugar do Cotariño, 15123 Camariñas, A Coruña, Spain
Segment: 196 mi — about 3 hours, 27 mins
1. Drive north on Plaza de la Marina/CU-2. 1 min 0.2 mi |
2. Enter Carretera Las Dueñas - Puerto de Cudillero and take the 1st exit onto Carretera Las Dueñas - Puerto de Cudillero/CU-3. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Las Dueñas - Puerto de Cudillero/CU-3. Continue on CU-3. 4 mins 1.9 mi |
4. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Enlace de Cudillero. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto Enlace de Cudillero. 93 mins 100.4 mi |
6. Keep right to stay on E 70 toward Santiago/A Coruña/Baamonde. 1 min 0.5 mi |
7. Keep left to take A-6/E 70/Autovía do Noroeste. 24 mins 28.5 mi |
8. Keep left to stay on A-6/E 70/Autovía do Noroeste toward Arteixo. 13 mins 15.0 mi |
9. Keep left to stay on A-6 toward Arteixo. 1 min 0.4 mi |
10. Take the AG-55 exit toward Carballo. 1 min 0.3 mi |
11. Keep left to take AG-55/Autoestrada da Costa da Morte. 30 mins 33.3 mi |
12. Stay straight to take the ramp. 1 min 0.2 mi |
13. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto AC-552. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout onto AC-552. 5 mins 4.0 mi |
15. Turn right onto Rúa Trasariz/AC-432. Continue on AC-432. 24 mins 10.8 mi |
16. Turn right. 1 min 0.2 mi |
17. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Turn right. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
22. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Hotel Rustico Lugar Do Cotariño
Lugar do Cotarino, s/n, Mourin, Camarinas
Notes: Another one of the prettiest villages in Spain, excellent seafood, narrow cove, white cottages over steep hillsides
Notes: https://www.greatsmallhotels.com/asturias-boutique-hotels/casona-de-la-paca
Notes: Costa da Morte
https://www.docotarino.com/en/
Lugar do Cotarino Hotel: Hotel Rústico Lugar do Cotariño is located at the heart of the Costa da Morte, in the region of Terra de Soneíra in Camariñas (A Coruña).
It consists of a small hamlet of three houses (all three of which are occupied by the hotel), set among eucalyptus and pine groves and corn fields. It is a short distance from the beaches of the estuary and the Costa de Reira (Cabo Vilán Natural Site, belonging to the Natura 2000 Network).
Notes: La Marina, O Menu Lar or Parriel ada Antelo
Spending the day and night: Camariñas
189 mi — about 4 hours, 36 mins
Spending the night: Guimarães
Note: You are crossing a time zone; check the local time.
Notes: Hotel Rustico Lugar Do Cotariño
Lugar do Cotarino, s/n, Mourin, Camarinas
From Address: Lugar do Cotariño, 15123 Camariñas, A Coruña, Spain
To Address: Combarro, Pontevedra, Spain
Segment: 92 mi — about 2 hours, 31 mins
1. Drive south. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
2. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn left. 1 min 0.2 mi |
7. Turn left onto Avenida de Cedeira/AC-432. Continue on AC-432. 25 mins 10.8 mi |
8. Turn right onto Avenida de Fisterra/AC-552. Continue on AC-552. 3 mins 2.3 mi |
9. Take the exit on the left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn left to take the ramp. 6 mins 3.8 mi |
11. Keep left to take AC-441. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Turn left to stay on AC-441. 14 mins 9.0 mi |
13. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto AC-400. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout onto AC-400. 9 mins 4.4 mi |
15. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida do Brasil/AC-400. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida do Brasil/AC-400. 1 min 0.2 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida de Santiago/AC-406. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida de Santiago/AC-406. 3 mins 1.0 mi |
19. Bear right onto Variante de Salgueiroas/AC-406. Continue on AC-406. 7 mins 3.1 mi |
20. Turn right onto AC-444. 6 mins 3.0 mi |
21. Keep right to stay on AC-444. 1 min 0.4 mi |
22. Take the exit on the left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Keep right to stay on AC-444. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Bear left to stay on AC-444. 6 mins 2.3 mi |
25. Keep right to stay on AC-444. 1 min 0.3 mi |
26. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit toward AC-543/Bertamiráns/Santiago. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. Exit the roundabout toward AC-543/Bertamiráns/Santiago. 2 mins 1.8 mi |
28. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward AC-544/AC-543/Bertamiráns. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Exit the roundabout toward AC-544/AC-543/Bertamiráns. 1 min 0.4 mi |
30. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward AC-544/Bertamiráns/Santiago. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. Exit the roundabout toward AC-544/Bertamiráns/Santiago. 2 mins 1.5 mi |
32. Take the exit on the left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
33. Keep right to stay on AC-544. 3 mins 2.2 mi |
34. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward Santiago. 1 min 0.1 mi |
35. Exit the roundabout toward Santiago. 5 mins 4.8 mi |
36. Take the AP-9 exit toward Padrón/Pontevedra. 30 mins 33.5 mi |
37. Take exit 129 toward PO-531 Pontevedra (Norte)/PO-308 Poio. 1 min 0.3 mi |
38. Turn right to take the ramp. 1 min 0.4 mi |
39. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto PO-531. 1 min 0.1 mi |
40. Exit the roundabout onto PO-531. 2 mins 1.3 mi |
41. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto VG-4.8. 1 min 0.1 mi |
42. Exit the roundabout onto VG-4.8. 2 mins 1.9 mi |
43. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto PO-535. 1 min 0.1 mi |
44. Exit the roundabout onto PO-535. 1 min 0.4 mi |
45. Enter Avenida da Seca and take the 1st exit onto Avenida da Seca/PO-308. 1 min 0.1 mi |
46. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida da Seca/PO-308. Continue on PO-308. 4 mins 1.4 mi |
47. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: Costa da Morte
https://www.docotarino.com/en/
Lugar do Cotarino Hotel: Hotel Rústico Lugar do Cotariño is located at the heart of the Costa da Morte, in the region of Terra de Soneíra in Camariñas (A Coruña).
It consists of a small hamlet of three houses (all three of which are occupied by the hotel), set among eucalyptus and pine groves and corn fields. It is a short distance from the beaches of the estuary and the Costa de Reira (Cabo Vilán Natural Site, belonging to the Natura 2000 Network).
Notes: La Marina, O Menu Lar or Parriel ada Antelo
Notes: Pretty town
From Address: Combarro, Pontevedra, Spain
To Address: Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, PT
Segment: 59 mi — about 1 hour, 20 mins
1. Drive northwest on Avenida da Cruz/PO-308. Continue on PO-308. 5 mins 1.4 mi |
2. Enter Avenida da Seca and take the 1st exit onto Avenida da Seara/PO-308. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida da Seara/PO-308. Continue on PO-308. 2 mins 0.6 mi |
4. Turn right onto Rúa Coruxa. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Turn left to stay on Rúa Coruxa. 1 min 0.3 mi |
6. Bear right onto Estrada Pontevedra-Sanxenxo/PO-308. Continue on PO-308. 2 mins 0.7 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rúa Fernando Besada/PO-309. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto Rúa Fernando Besada/PO-309. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto PO-309. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout onto PO-309. 1 min 0.3 mi |
11. Stay straight to take the ramp toward Pontevedra Sur/Marín/Vigo. 4 mins 4.6 mi |
12. Keep left to stay on AP-9/E 01/Autoestrada do Atlántico. 5 mins 5.5 mi |
13. Keep left to stay on AP-9/E 01. 3 mins 3.0 mi |
14. Keep left to stay on AP-9. 6 mins 6.0 mi |
15. Keep left to stay on AP-9. 9 mins 10.1 mi |
16. Keep right to take AP-9/Autoestrada do Atlántico. Note: Entered Western European Standard Time (1 hour behind) 31 mins 24.9 mi |
17. Take exit 11 onto N 203 toward N203 Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Ponte da Barca. 1 min 0.3 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout toward Viana do Castelo/ Ponte de Lima. 3 mins 1.1 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida António de Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida António de Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida António Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida António Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
25. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Note: Entered Western European Standard Time (1 hour behind)
Notes: Oldest town in Portugal, long bridge
Notes: Eat
Local sheep’s cheese queijo da Serra
Joaquim Pombal
Notes: Portuguese part of the Camino de Santiago 17.4km section from Ponte de Lima to Rubiães, lovely wooded section, a bit rocky at the start.
Peneda –Geres National Park in the district of Viana do Castelo and Braga
Montesinho, villages inside this park (like Lindos), and the most curious is Rio de Onor or Rihonor de Castilla as it is called on the Spanish side
From Address: Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, PT
To Address: R. São João 36, 4810 Guimarães, Portugal
Segment: 37 mi — about 45 mins
1. Drive north. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Avenida António Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida António Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida António Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida António de Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida António de Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto EN 203. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto EN 203. 3 mins 1.1 mi |
9. Turn right to take the ramp. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout onto A 3/E 01. 20 mins 21.5 mi |
11. Take exit 8 toward Guimarães. 2 mins 1.4 mi |
12. Keep right to take A 11 toward Guimarães. 7 mins 7.9 mi |
13. Take exit 8 toward N 206 Guimaraes. 1 min 0.7 mi |
14. Keep left to take EN 206. 2 mins 1.7 mi |
15. Take the Braga, Felgueiras, Fafe exit toward Braga/Felgueiras/Fafe. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Keep right to take EN 105 toward Braga/Felgueiras/Fafe. 1 min 0.8 mi |
17. Continue on N101. 2 mins 1.4 mi |
18. Take the Guimarães, São Torcato exit toward Guimarães/São Torcato. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Keep right to take Rua Doutor Joaquim Meira. 1 min 0.3 mi |
20. Turn right onto Rua dos Mártires. 1 min 0.3 mi |
21. Turn left onto Calçada da Estrela. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Turn right onto Rua do Emigrante. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Turn left onto Rua de São João. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Hotel Mestre de Avis
Rua D. Joao I 36-44, Azurem, Guimaraes,
Notes: UNESCO, cradle of Portugal,
Alberto Sampaio Museum
Pedralua granite boar statue part of the transmonfine piggery
Pedra Forma: interlocking geometrical loops
Guimaraes
Known as the ‘Cradle City’, UNESCO, exceptional role in the country’s history—the 12th-century battle of Sao Mamede which led to the formation of Portgual, took place there, and it is also the suggested birthplace of Alfonso I, the first internationally recognized Portuguese monarch. NW Portugal is scattered with iron-age settlements known as castros inhabited from the 9th C BC and some survived the Roman period and continued to be occupied until the middle ages, like Citânia de Briteiros on a promontory a few minutes from Guimarães with its 24 hectares of dry stone walls that include defensive walls, public meeting places, bathhouses and scores of homes. The showpiece is the mysterious Pedra Formosa, a monolith with complicated Celtic carvings, that was once used for a burial chamber.
Toural Square
Dukes of Braganza Palace from the 15th century. Converted into a museum, the must-sees are the armoury, the large tapestries and the Romanesque chapel with beautiful stained glass.
Alberto Sampaio Museum
Le Baba Chris restaurant, Le Babachris prides itself in bringing French cuisine to Guimaraes’ quaint city center. The restaurant itself features a humble and welcoming décor and serves up richly flavored dishes. Having received a few awards for its excellence, this restaurant provides an alternative to the more common Portuguese and Spanish cuisines. They offer a set menu, so come ready to be surprised. Rua D. Joao 39, +351 964420548
Noted as one of Guimaraes hidden gastronomical gems, the Restaurant cor de Tangerina offers a variety of sumptuous contemporary dishes. The restaurant, which functions as a cooperative, promotes an philosophy of using fresh, organic and locally grown ingredients chosen specially for their dishes. Here guests can eat in their floral garden which is a dining paradise.Largo Martins Sarmento 1, Guimaraes, Portugal +351 253542009
The Baco Restaurant enjoys a position at the top of most lists of the best restaurants in Guimaraes. They offer a creative array of colorful tapas. Their unique creations range from a special marinated octopus to the more traditional sweet melon and prosciutto.
Address: Av. Alberto Sampaio | “Frente As Muralhas”, Guimaraes 4810, Portugal +(351)253053828
The Castas e Tostas specializes in creating exquisite tapas, served with regional wines. Opening earlier in the evening than most other restaurants in the central district, this venue is ideal to have an early dinner or to have some snacks and drinks before moving on for the rest of your evening. Rua Gravador Molarinho 4, Guimaraes, Portugal +351 253299351
Also Dona Malfado
Spending the day and night: Guimarães
95 mi — about 2 hours, 17 mins
Spending the night: Porto
Notes: Hotel Mestre de Avis
Rua D. Joao I 36-44, Azurem, Guimaraes,
From Address: R. São João 36, 4810 Guimarães, Portugal
To Address: 4780 Santo Tirso, Portugal
Segment: 22 mi — about 33 mins
1. Drive south on Rua de São João. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Rua do Emigrante. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left onto Calçada da Estrela. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn right onto Rua dos Mártires. 1 min 0.3 mi |
5. Turn left onto Rua de São Torcato. 1 min 0.2 mi |
6. Turn right to take the N101 ramp. 3 mins 2.0 mi |
7. Take the A11 Braga, A7 Vila do Conde, A3 Porto, Famalicao exit toward A11 Braga/A7 Vila do Conde/A3 Porto/Famalicão. 1 min 1.4 mi |
8. Take the ramp on the left. 1 min 0.8 mi |
9. Keep right to stay on A 11 toward Vila do Conde/ Famalicao/ A3 Porto. 1 min 1.0 mi |
10. Keep left to stay on A 11 toward Vila do Conde/Famalicão/A3 Porto. 9 mins 10.2 mi |
11. Take exit 5 toward Porto. 1 min 0.6 mi |
12. Keep right to take A 3 toward Porto. 2 mins 2.9 mi |
13. Take exit 5 onto EN 104 toward Vila das Aves/Santo Tirso/Trofa. 1 min 0.5 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 104. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout onto EN 104. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Take the exit. 1 min 0.3 mi |
17. Turn left onto Rua do Convento. 1 min 0.2 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Turn right onto Rua dos Fontiscos. 1 min 0.4 mi |
21. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rua dos Fontiscos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Exit the roundabout onto Rua dos Fontiscos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Turn left onto Rua de Sobregião. 1 min 0.4 mi |
25. Turn left onto Rua de Clichy. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Turn right onto Rua de Dona Maria do Carmo Azevedo. 1 min 0.3 mi |
27. Turn left onto Rua de José Bento Correia. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Turn right onto Rua Luís de Camões. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Turn left onto Rua do Professor Sampaio de Carvalho. 1 min 0.1 mi |
30. Turn right onto Rua do Doutor Carneiro Pacheco. 2 mins 0.3 mi |
31. Turn left onto Rua de São Bento. 1 min 0.1 mi |
32. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: 54 large-scale sculptures in its public gardens of the Museum International Esculture Contemporary Agenda Unesco Godiniz 100
Notes: UNESCO, cradle of Portugal,
Alberto Sampaio Museum
Pedralua granite boar statue part of the transmonfine piggery
Pedra Forma: interlocking geometrical loops
Guimaraes
Known as the ‘Cradle City’, UNESCO, exceptional role in the country’s history—the 12th-century battle of Sao Mamede which led to the formation of Portgual, took place there, and it is also the suggested birthplace of Alfonso I, the first internationally recognized Portuguese monarch. NW Portugal is scattered with iron-age settlements known as castros inhabited from the 9th C BC and some survived the Roman period and continued to be occupied until the middle ages, like Citânia de Briteiros on a promontory a few minutes from Guimarães with its 24 hectares of dry stone walls that include defensive walls, public meeting places, bathhouses and scores of homes. The showpiece is the mysterious Pedra Formosa, a monolith with complicated Celtic carvings, that was once used for a burial chamber.
Toural Square
Dukes of Braganza Palace from the 15th century. Converted into a museum, the must-sees are the armoury, the large tapestries and the Romanesque chapel with beautiful stained glass.
Alberto Sampaio Museum
Le Baba Chris restaurant, Le Babachris prides itself in bringing French cuisine to Guimaraes’ quaint city center. The restaurant itself features a humble and welcoming décor and serves up richly flavored dishes. Having received a few awards for its excellence, this restaurant provides an alternative to the more common Portuguese and Spanish cuisines. They offer a set menu, so come ready to be surprised. Rua D. Joao 39, +351 964420548
Noted as one of Guimaraes hidden gastronomical gems, the Restaurant cor de Tangerina offers a variety of sumptuous contemporary dishes. The restaurant, which functions as a cooperative, promotes an philosophy of using fresh, organic and locally grown ingredients chosen specially for their dishes. Here guests can eat in their floral garden which is a dining paradise.Largo Martins Sarmento 1, Guimaraes, Portugal +351 253542009
The Baco Restaurant enjoys a position at the top of most lists of the best restaurants in Guimaraes. They offer a creative array of colorful tapas. Their unique creations range from a special marinated octopus to the more traditional sweet melon and prosciutto.
Address: Av. Alberto Sampaio | “Frente As Muralhas”, Guimaraes 4810, Portugal +(351)253053828
The Castas e Tostas specializes in creating exquisite tapas, served with regional wines. Opening earlier in the evening than most other restaurants in the central district, this venue is ideal to have an early dinner or to have some snacks and drinks before moving on for the rest of your evening. Rua Gravador Molarinho 4, Guimaraes, Portugal +351 253299351
Also Dona Malfado
From Address: 4780 Santo Tirso, Portugal
Segment: 22 mi — about 36 mins
1. Drive northeast on Rua de São Bento. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Rua do Monsenhor João Gonçalves da Costa. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Bear right onto Rua Monsenhor João Gonçalves da Costa/EN 204. 1 min 0.2 mi |
4. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Estrada Nacional 105/EN 105. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto Estrada Nacional 105/EN 105. Continue on EN 105. 3 mins 0.9 mi |
6. Take the EN 104 exit. 5 mins 2.1 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Keep left to take A 3 toward Porto/Maia. 7 mins 7.8 mi |
10. Keep left to stay on A 3/E 01. 3 mins 3.5 mi |
11. Take exit 3 onto A 4 toward Matosinhos/Aeroporto/Viana do Castelo. 5 mins 4.9 mi |
12. Keep right to take exit 1 onto A 28. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Keep right to take A 28 toward Viana do Castelo/Vila do Conde. 1 min 0.5 mi |
14. Take exit 5 toward Matosinhos/Leixões/Porto de Leixões. 1 min 0.4 mi |
15. Turn left onto Avenida O Comércio de Leixões. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Bear right to stay on Avenida O Comércio de Leixões. 1 min 0.2 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.3 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.2 mi |
21. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida de Serpa Pinto. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida de Serpa Pinto. 1 min 0.2 mi |
23. Turn right onto Rua 1ª de Dezembro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Turn right onto Rua Heróis de França. 1 min 0.1 mi |
25. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Chef Rui Paula at Boa Nova
Segment: 26 mi — about 33 mins
1. Drive northwest on Rua Heróis de França. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Bear right onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.2 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.3 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida O Comércio de Leixões. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida O Comércio de Leixões. 1 min 0.3 mi |
9. Turn left to stay on Avenida O Comércio de Leixões. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn right to take the ramp. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Keep right to take A 28 toward Porto/Vila Real. 1 min 0.6 mi |
12. Take exit 4 onto A 4 toward Vila Real. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Keep left to take A 4 toward Vila Real. 5 mins 5.0 mi |
14. Keep left to stay on A 4/IP 4/Autoestrada de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. 2 mins 2.0 mi |
15. Keep left to take A 4/IP 4/E 82/Autoestrada de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. 15 mins 16.3 mi |
16. Take exit 13 onto EN 106-1 toward Penafiel. 1 min 0.4 mi |
17. Keep right to take EN 106. 1 min 0.3 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.4 mi |
20. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Quinta de Aveleda winery
Mouzinho, pre-Roman ruins 12.9 km away
Notes: Passadicos do Paiva, 8 km boardwalk
To Address: Porto, Porto District, PT
Segment: 25 mi — about 34 mins
1. Drive southeast. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.4 mi |
4. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 106. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto EN 106. 1 min 0.2 mi |
6. Take the ramp on the left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Keep right to take A 4. 18 mins 18.2 mi |
8. Keep right to take exit 6 onto A 3 toward Porto/Lisboa. 2 mins 1.9 mi |
9. Keep right to take IC 23 toward Porto-Boavista/Gaia-Arrábida. 4 mins 2.7 mi |
10. Take the Boavista exit toward Boavista/Bessa/Estádio. 5 mins 1.1 mi |
11. Enter Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque and take the 6th exit. 1 min 0.2 mi |
12. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Casas do Teatro
Rua das Portas do Sol 20, Old City, Porto, Portugal
Spending the day and night: Porto
77 mi — about 1 hour, 36 mins
Spending the night: Pinhão
Notes: Casas do Teatro
Rua das Portas do Sol 20, Old City, Porto, Portugal
From Address: Porto, Porto District, PT
To Address: Pinhão, Vila Real, PT
Segment: 77 mi — about 1 hour, 36 mins
1. Drive north on Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida de França (temporário)/Provisória. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Rua Capitão Henrique Galvão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left onto Avenida da França. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
5. Turn right onto Rua da Prelada. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn left onto Rua do Carvalhido. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right onto Rua Sousa Pinto. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Turn left onto Rua Acácio Lino. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Enter Rotunda Orlando Ribeiro and take the 1st exit toward A 3/A 4/IC 23/A 1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout toward A 3/A 4/IC 23/A 1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Take the IC 23 ramp toward A 1/A 3/A 4/Ponte do Freixo. 2 mins 1.4 mi |
12. Take the Valença exit onto A 3 toward A 4/Valença/Braga/Vila Real. 2 mins 1.8 mi |
13. Take exit 3 onto A 4 toward Vila Real/Valongo/Ermesinde. 2 mins 2.0 mi |
14. Keep left to stay on A 4/IP 4/E 82. 48 mins 52.9 mi |
15. Take exit 23 onto A 24 toward Viseu. 1 min 0.4 mi |
16. Keep left to take A 24 toward Viseu. 1 min 1.8 mi |
17. Take exit 13 onto N 322 toward Sabrosa. 1 min 0.2 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 322. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout onto EN 322. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Exit the roundabout onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. 5 mins 4.2 mi |
22. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Exit the roundabout onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. 3 mins 1.6 mi |
24. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. 1 min 0.1 mi |
25. Exit the roundabout onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. Continue on EN 322. 1 min 0.4 mi |
26. Enter Variante à EN 322 and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Cidade de Cebu. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Cidade de Cebu. 1 min 0.3 mi |
28. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EM 323. 1 min 0.1 mi |
30. Exit the roundabout onto EM 323. 3 mins 2.1 mi |
31. Bear right. 1 min 0.2 mi |
32. Turn right onto EM 323. 3 mins 1.2 mi |
33. Turn left to stay on EM 323. 8 mins 5.5 mi |
34. Bear left to stay on EM 323. 1 min 0.2 mi |
35. Bear right onto ER 323. 1 min 0.3 mi |
36. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Quinta Da Marka
3 courses meal + dessert, visits to their wine making facilities 35 euros
Spending the day and night: Pinhão
115 mi — about 2 hours, 43 mins
Spending the night: Talasnal
Notes: Quinta Da Marka
3 courses meal + dessert, visits to their wine making facilities 35 euros
From Address: Pinhão, Vila Real, PT
To Address: Talasnal, 3200 Lousã, Portugal
Segment: 115 mi — about 2 hours, 43 mins
1. Drive east on Rua António Manuel Saraiva/ER 323. Continue on ER 323. 4 mins 1.4 mi |
2. Turn right onto EN 222. 22 mins 13.6 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EM 313. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto EM 313. 3 mins 1.6 mi |
5. Take the ramp toward Viseu/Lamego. 72 mins 72.8 mi |
6. Keep left to stay on IP 3/E 801. 1 min 0.2 mi |
7. Keep left to stay on IP 3/E 801. 2 mins 2.0 mi |
8. Take exit 12 toward Vila Nova de Poiares/Penacova. 1 min 0.2 mi |
9. Turn left onto EM 534. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Turn left. 5 mins 2.4 mi |
11. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Turn right. 3 mins 1.7 mi |
13. Turn right onto Estrada da Beira/EN 17. 8 mins 4.1 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Bear right onto Estrada da Beira/EN 17. 2 mins 0.7 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Estrada da Beira/EN 17. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto Estrada da Beira/EN 17. 1 min 0.4 mi |
19. Stay straight to take the ramp. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Keep left at the fork. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Exit the roundabout onto EN 17. 4 mins 1.9 mi |
22. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Exit the roundabout onto EN 236. 4 mins 3.0 mi |
25. Continue on EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. Exit the roundabout onto EN 236. 1 min 0.5 mi |
28. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Exit the roundabout onto EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
30. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rua de Coimbra/EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. Exit the roundabout onto Rua de Coimbra/EN 236. 2 mins 0.9 mi |
32. Bear right onto Rua Primeiro de Dezembro. 1 min 0.2 mi |
33. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rua Industrial Manuel Carvalho. 1 min 0.1 mi |
34. Exit the roundabout onto Rua Industrial Manuel Carvalho. 1 min 0.1 mi |
35. Bear right onto Rua Doutor Alcino Simões Lopes. 2 mins 0.6 mi |
36. Turn right. 3 mins 1.5 mi |
37. Turn left. 5 mins 2.3 mi |
38. Bear right. 5 mins 1.8 mi |
39. Bear right. 2 mins 0.8 mi |
40. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
41. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
42. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: Casa Princesa Peralta
Talasnal, Lousa, Lousa, Portugal 3200-120
no restaurant in village; kitchen available in Casa
Notes: Shist villages hike to Candal, Talasnol and Casal Nova
Hike
or Aldeias de Gois (Aigara Nova, Pens Loop) http://aldeiasdoxisto.pt/percurso/2236
Peneda –Geres National Park in the district of Viana do Castelo and Braga
Montesinho,villages inside this park, and the most curious is Rio de Onor or Rihonor de Castilla as it is called on the Spanish side
Notes: Local sheep’s cheese queijo da Serra
Joaquim Pombal
Notes: UNESCO-listed Heritage Site
Wineries
rock carvings
Spending the day and night: Talasnal
184 mi — about 4 hours, 46 mins
Spending the night: Evora
Notes: Casa Princesa Peralta
Talasnal, Lousa, Lousa, Portugal 3200-120
no restaurant in village; kitchen available in Casa
From Address: Talasnal, 3200 Lousã, Portugal
To Address: Cerdeira, 3200 Lousã, Portugal
Segment: 7 mi — about 58 mins
1. Drive south. 1 min 0.2 mi |
2. Turn right. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Turn left. 8 mins 2.5 mi |
4. Bear left onto EN 236. 36 mins 2.5 mi |
5. Turn left to stay on EN 236. 7 mins 1.6 mi |
6. Turn right. 4 mins 0.9 mi |
7. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: Shist villages hike to Candal, Talasnol and Casal Nova
Hike
or Aldeias de Gois (Aigara Nova, Pens Loop) http://aldeiasdoxisto.pt/percurso/2236
Peneda –Geres National Park in the district of Viana do Castelo and Braga
Montesinho,villages inside this park, and the most curious is Rio de Onor or Rihonor de Castilla as it is called on the Spanish side
Notes: Local sheep’s cheese queijo da Serra
Joaquim Pombal
Notes: UNESCO-listed Heritage Site
Wineries
rock carvings
Notes: Art Meets Nature Park
Schist Village
Café da Vidreira
Shop / Gallery
From Address: Cerdeira, 3200 Lousã, Portugal
To Address: Estremoz, Portugal
Segment: 147 mi — about 3 hours, 8 mins
1. Drive west. 4 mins 0.9 mi |
2. Make a sharp right onto EN 236. 15 mins 4.3 mi |
3. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn right. 1 min 0.2 mi |
5. Turn right onto Rua Flor da Rosa. 1 min 0.2 mi |
6. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Bear right onto Rua Doutor José Pinto de Aguiar. 1 min 0.2 mi |
9. Turn left onto Rua Ernesto Melo Antunes. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Bear right. 1 min 0.4 mi |
11. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Continue on EN 342. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Turn left to stay on EN 342. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Turn right to stay on EN 342. 13 mins 9.3 mi |
15. Bear right to stay on EN 342. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Variante Lamas/EN 342. 1 min 0.1 mi |
17. Exit the roundabout onto Variante Lamas/EN 342. 1 min 0.8 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward Tomar. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout toward Tomar. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Keep left to take exit 26 onto A 13 toward Tomar. 10 mins 11.2 mi |
21. Take exit 24 onto IC 8 toward Castelo Branco. 1 min 0.2 mi |
22. Keep left to take exit 24 onto IC 8 toward Castelo Branco. 1 min 0.3 mi |
23. Keep right to take exit 24 onto IC 8 toward Castelo Branco. 47 mins 43.7 mi |
24. Keep left to take exit 18 onto A 23. 1 min 0.4 mi |
25. Keep right to take exit 18 onto A 23. 7 mins 9.0 mi |
26. Take exit 15 onto IP 2 toward Portalegre/Nisa. 35 mins 29.5 mi |
27. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.9 mi |
29. Take the IP 2 exit toward Évora/Elvas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
30. Bear right to stay on IP 2/E 802. 38 mins 33.6 mi |
31. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
32. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.3 mi |
33. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
34. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
35. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
36. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
37. Turn left onto Avenida 9 de Abril. 1 min 0.3 mi |
38. Turn right onto Avenida 25 de Abril. 1 min 0.2 mi |
39. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
40. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
41. Bear right onto Rossio Marquês de Pombal. 1 min 0.2 mi |
42. Bear left onto Rua 5 de Outubro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
43. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
44. Bear right onto Rua Doutor Gomes resende Junior. 1 min 0.1 mi |
45. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Eat at Sao Rosas WCE (wild mushrooms, partridge pie, baked lamb) Largo D Dinis 11 268/333345
Notes: (40 min from Evora)See the houses in the upper village
King Dini’s palace
You´ll go to Estremoz and see its little dolls and you´ll save your soul, wrote José Saramago in Journey to Portugal. From the 16th century os barros have appeared in sitting rooms, kitchens and alcoves throughout Europe. These little earthenware figurines have been made into an art form - the dolls of Estremoz. Made of clay, dried, painted and varnished, they take the form of figurines of gentlemen, of Napoleon, of pastoral scenes and even those destined for altars. Floral motifs are common on these pieces and sometimes marble was used for a decorative inlay. Early pieces were often variations on porous water coolers known as moringues but much of the work is now ornamental. The Museu Municipal Professor Joaquim Vermelho is close to the castle and it contains dolls made of wood, cork and horn as well as displays of os barros and even artisans in the process of making more earthenware dolls.
From Address: Estremoz, Portugal
To Address: Evora, Portugal
Segment: 29 mi — about 38 mins
1. Drive south on Rua Doutor Gomes resende Junior. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Rua Magalhães de Lima. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Largo do Espirito Santo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left onto Rua do Lavadouro Municipal. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Turn right onto Rua José Maldonado Cortes. 1 min 0.2 mi |
6. Turn left onto Rua Serpa Pinto. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Continue on IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.6 mi |
8. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Turn right onto EN 4/E 802. 1 min 0.2 mi |
11. Take the IP 2 exit toward Lisboa/Espanha. 1 min 1.7 mi |
12. Take the ramp on the left. 1 min 0.2 mi |
13. Keep right to take A 6 toward Lisboa/Évora. 15 mins 18.3 mi |
14. Take exit 6 onto EN 18 toward Évora. 1 min 0.6 mi |
15. Keep left to take EN 18 toward Évora. 1 min 0.3 mi |
16. Keep right to take EN 18 toward Évora. 7 mins 5.1 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto EN 18. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto EN 18. 1 min 0.2 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Lino de Carvalho/EN 18. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Lino de Carvalho/EN 18. 1 min 0.3 mi |
21. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Lino de Carvalho. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Lino de Carvalho. 1 min 0.2 mi |
23. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Avenida da Universidade. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida da Universidade. 1 min 0.3 mi |
25. Enter Rotunda do Bombeiro and take the 1st exit onto Avenida São João de Deus/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida São João de Deus/E 802. Continue on Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.3 mi |
29. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
30. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
32. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
33. Bear right onto Rua de Dom Manuel da Conceição Santos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
34. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Pensao Policarpo
Rua Freiria De Baixo, 16 - Rua Conde Da Serra (Parking), Evora City Center, Evora
Notes: Eat at O Fialha third gen, roasted lamb, partridge, Travessa das Mascarenhas 14 Valverde, need a res, X M
http://blog.winetourismportugal.com/best-restaurants-in-the-alentejo
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/may/10/portugal-alentejo-food-wine-restaurants
L’AND VINEYARDS, RESTAURANT
Estrada Nacional 4, Herdade das Valadas, 7050-031, Montemor-o-Novo – Alentejo 90E with wine pairings
Or Herdade do Esporao One of P’s top tabels, res needed
Notes: Igreja de Sao Francisco Bones church
Igreja dos Loios: great 18thC tiles
Se: Gothic cathedral UNESCO
Templo Romano
Jardim De Diana
Esporao Winery
Giraldo Square with its leaping cavalier who in order to obtain pardon from Afonso Henriques for his crimes, decided to conquer Evora
Spending the day and night: Evora
82 mi — about 1 hour, 31 mins
Spending the night: Lisbon
Notes: Pensao Policarpo
Rua Freiria De Baixo, 16 - Rua Conde Da Serra (Parking), Evora City Center, Evora
From Address: Evora, Portugal
To Address: Lisbon, Lisbon, PT
Segment: 82 mi — about 1 hour, 31 mins
1. Drive east on Rua de Dom Manuel da Conceição Santos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Rua Conde de Monsaraz. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Rua da Azaruja. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn right onto Rua do Chafariz D'el Rei. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rua Doutor António José de Almeida. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Rua Doutor António José de Almeida. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Enter Rotunda Manuel Francisco and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Dinis Miranda. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Dinis Miranda. 2 mins 0.6 mi |
9. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/E 802. 1 min 0.2 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/E 802. 1 min 0.2 mi |
13. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114/E 802. 1 min 0.3 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114. 1 min 0.2 mi |
19. Keep right to stay on EN 114. 7 mins 5.8 mi |
20. Take the A 6 ramp toward Lisboa/Espanha. 1 min 0.3 mi |
21. Keep left at the fork. 1 min 0.2 mi |
22. Keep left to take A 6/E 90/Autoestrada do Alentejo Central toward Lisboa/Montemor. 47 mins 57.1 mi |
23. Keep left to stay on A 2. 17 mins 15.0 mi |
24. Take the exit toward Marquês de Pombal/Centro. 1 min 0.7 mi |
25. Keep left to stay on Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.3 mi |
26. Bear right onto Túnel do Marquês. 3 mins 0.8 mi |
27. Turn right onto Rua Martens Ferrão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Turn right onto Rua Sousa Martins. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Turn left onto Rua Luciano Cordeiro. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
30. Bear left onto Alameda de Santo António dos Capuchos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. Bear left onto Campo dos Mártires da Pátria. 1 min 0.1 mi |
32. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Lisbon Mews - off Rue Saudade - Lafama
Notes: Eat at O Fialha third gen, roasted lamb, partridge, Travessa das Mascarenhas 14 Valverde, need a res, X M
http://blog.winetourismportugal.com/best-restaurants-in-the-alentejo
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/may/10/portugal-alentejo-food-wine-restaurants
L’AND VINEYARDS, RESTAURANT
Estrada Nacional 4, Herdade das Valadas, 7050-031, Montemor-o-Novo – Alentejo 90E with wine pairings
Or Herdade do Esporao One of P’s top tabels, res needed
Notes: Igreja de Sao Francisco Bones church
Igreja dos Loios: great 18thC tiles
Se: Gothic cathedral UNESCO
Templo Romano
Jardim De Diana
Esporao Winery
Giraldo Square with its leaping cavalier who in order to obtain pardon from Afonso Henriques for his crimes, decided to conquer Evora
Spending the day and night: Lisbon
4 mi — about 17 mins
Stop in Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.
Notes: Lisbon Mews - off Rue Saudade - Lafama
From Address: Lisbon, Lisbon, PT
To Address: Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, 1700-111 Lisboa, Portugal
Segment: 4 mi — about 17 mins
1. Drive east. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn left onto Campo dos Mártires da Pátria. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Bear right onto Rua de Dona Estefânia. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
4. Bear right to stay on Rua de Dona Estefânia. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Enter Largo Dona Estefânia and take the 3rd exit onto Avenida Casal Ribeiro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Casal Ribeiro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right to stay on Avenida Casal Ribeiro. 1 min 0.2 mi |
8. Bear right onto Praça do Duque de Saldanha. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Bear left to stay on Praça do Duque de Saldanha. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn right onto Praça Duque de Saldanha. 3 mins 0.8 mi |
11. Bear left onto Avenida da República (Túnel). 3 mins 0.9 mi |
12. Bear right toward Norte/Aeroporto/Alameda das Linhas de Torres/Lumiar. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Turn right to take the ramp toward A1 Norte/Aeroporto. 1 min 0.2 mi |
14. Take exit 4 toward Camarate/Charneca. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Keep left toward Camarate/Charneca. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Turn left to take the ramp toward Camarate/Charneca/Alta de Lisboa. 1 min 0.2 mi |
17. Enter Rotunda Nelson Mandela and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Santos e Castro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Santos e Castro. 2 mins 1.2 mi |
19. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: AC 1917 12:50 pm
Notes: AC Vacations arrive 11:10 am
From Address: Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, 1700-111 Lisboa, Portugal
To Address: R. Augusta 276, 1100-202 Lisboa, Portugal
Segment: 9 mi — about 26 mins
1. Drive northeast on Avenida Santos e Castro. 2 mins 1.0 mi |
2. Enter Rotunda da Porta Norte and take the 2nd exit toward Sul/Ameixoeira. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout toward Sul/Ameixoeira. 4 mins 3.6 mi |
4. Take the exit toward Entrecampos. 1 min 0.3 mi |
5. Keep left to take Avenida das Forças Armadas toward Entrecampos. 1 min 0.3 mi |
6. Bear right toward Centro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Bear right toward Centro. 1 min 0.4 mi |
8. Turn right onto Avenida 5 de Outubro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Turn left onto Avenida António Serpa. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn right onto Avenida da República. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Turn left onto Campo Pequeno. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Bear left toward A 1/Norte/Aeroporto/Olaias. 1 min 0.6 mi |
13. Turn right onto Avenida Almirante Reis. 11 mins 2.1 mi |
14. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Rua Augusta, 276 – 4th Floor
From Address: R. Augusta 276, 1100-202 Lisboa, Portugal
To Address: Av. Dom João II, 1990 Lisboa, Portugal
Segment: 6 mi — about 25 mins
1. Drive west on Rua da Betesga. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Enter Praça Dom Pedro IV and take the 3rd exit onto Rua Áurea. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto Rua Áurea. 1 min 0.3 mi |
4. Turn left onto Rua de São Julião. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Turn right onto Rua dos Fanqueiros. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn left onto Rua da Alfândega. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right onto Largo José Saramago. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Turn left onto Avenida Infante Dom Henrique. 11 mins 3.1 mi |
9. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Bear right onto Rua A. 1 min 0.2 mi |
12. Turn left onto Rua Fernando Palha. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Turn right onto Avenida Infante Dom Henrique. 1 min 0.5 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward A 1/Norte. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout toward A 1/Norte. 1 min 0.3 mi |
16. Keep left to stay on Avenida Infante Dom Henrique toward A 1/Norte. 1 min 0.5 mi |
17. Keep right to stay on Avenida Infante Dom Henrique toward Olivais Sul/Avenida de Pádua. 1 min 0.5 mi |
18. Turn right onto Avenida Aquilino Ribeiro Machado. 1 min 0.3 mi |
19. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Bear left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Budget Rent a Car
pick up Sept 9 10 am
drop off Oct 9 4 pm
From Address: Av. Dom João II, 1990 Lisboa, Portugal
To Address: R. Fonte 34, 3150-220 Condeixa-a-Velha, Portugal
Segment: 118 mi — about 1 hour, 51 mins
1. Drive south. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Avenida de Berlim. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Turn right onto Via Recíproca. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Stay straight to take the ramp. 1 min 0.2 mi |
5. Take the exit toward IC 17 CRIL/ A1 Norte/ A2 Sul/ Ponte Vasco da Gama. 1 min 0.7 mi |
6. Take exit 1 toward Norte. 1 min 0.3 mi |
7. Keep left toward Norte. 1 min 0.2 mi |
8. Keep left to take A 1 toward Norte. 1 min 0.4 mi |
9. Keep right to take A 1 toward Norte. 97 mins 112.1 mi |
10. Take exit 11 onto A 13-1 toward Condeixa/Lousã. 1 min 0.6 mi |
11. Take exit 1 onto IC 2 toward EN 242/Condeixa/Conímbriga. 1 min 1.0 mi |
12. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 1/IC 2. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Exit the roundabout onto EN 1/IC 2. 1 min 0.8 mi |
14. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto EN 342. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Exit the roundabout onto EN 342. 1 min 0.9 mi |
17. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Turn right onto Rua da Cabine. 1 min 0.2 mi |
19. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Turn right onto Largo Engenheiro Costa Alemão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Bear left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: Ruinas de Conimbriga, Largest Roman settlement in the country: houses, mosaic floors, an amphitheatre, thermal baths, benches, tunnels, visitor’s centre and museum, have lunch here)
From Address: R. Fonte 34, 3150-220 Condeixa-a-Velha, Portugal
To Address: Largo Augusto Hilário 9, 3000-435 Coimbra, Portugal
Segment: 12 mi — about 27 mins
1. Drive northwest. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Largo Engenheiro Costa Alemão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left onto Rua da Escola. 1 min 0.5 mi |
5. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn right onto IC 2/EN 1. 3 mins 1.4 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto IC 2. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto IC 2. 9 mins 7.8 mi |
13. Enter Rotunda do Almegue and take the 1st exit onto IC 2. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout onto IC 2. 1 min 0.4 mi |
15. Take the exit toward Coimbra (Centro). 1 min 0.2 mi |
16. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Fernão de Magalhães. 1 min 0.1 mi |
17. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Fernão de Magalhães. 1 min 0.2 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Rua Doutor Manuel Rodrigues. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout onto Rua Doutor Manuel Rodrigues. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Turn right onto Rua da Sofia. 4 mins 0.7 mi |
21. Turn right onto Rua Padre António Vieira. 2 mins 0.5 mi |
22. Turn right onto Rua José Falcão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Sapientia Boutique Hotel
Largo Augusto Hilário, 9, Coimbra, 3000-062
Notes: University Town, like Salamanca.Organic market at Jardi Botanico Sa morning
Eat at Ze Manel: since 1952 family run, octopus, goat stew, Rua das Azeiteiras 8 X Su
Start in Alta (take the bus or a taxi), with the Botanical Gardens, University of Coimbra (allow a good couple of hours if you intend to visit the library and other ticketed areas as you’ll probably have to queue to buy a ticket – the library is worth paying for) and Museu Nacional Machado de Castro (worthy of another 2 hours, especially the Roman Cryptoporticus). Go early. Wander down towards the old cathedral (Sé Velha) and pop inside to see the tiles and courtyard. Continue down Rua Quebra Costas, stopping for petiscos (snacks) in one of the cafés along the way. Fado ao Centro have excellent daily shows (1 hour) at 6pm but buy a ticket in advance. Wander down Rua da Sofia, also UNESCO Word Heritage. Take a look at the tiled panels at the Tribunal. Come back to Praça 8 de Maio and visit Santa Cruz church for its ceramics and have a coffee under the vaulted ceilings of the adjacent café. Head down Rua da Moeda and back up Rua da Louça towards Praça do Comércio with the beautiful Romanesque church. Go up the steps by the big mural onto Rua Ferreira Borges to visit the art gallery, furniture and ceramic collections inside Edifico Chiado. Head through the nearby Barbican Gate to visit the Nucleo da Cidade Muralha to find out more about the ancient walled city and see views from the medieval tower (go through the series of arches then bear left to find the entrance). Cross the Santa Clara bridge to visit the Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery and Museum, rescued from the Mondego River (the entrance is tricky to find, just off Rua Parreiras (see map)). Relax in Galeria Café Bar or walk across the Pedro and Inês bridge and through the parks.
From Address: Largo Augusto Hilário 9, 3000-435 Coimbra, Portugal
To Address: N222 KM 213 Quinta do Orgal, 5150-145 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
Segment: 130 mi — about 2 hours, 24 mins
1. Drive west on Rua José Falcão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn right onto Rua de São Pedro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right onto Couraça de Lisboa. 1 min 0.2 mi |
8. Turn left onto Couraça da Estrela. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Bear left onto Rua da Alegria. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Turn right toward Centro/Largo da Portagem. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Turn right onto Avenida Emídio Navarro. 1 min 0.2 mi |
12. Take the exit on the left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Bear right onto Ponte de Santa Clara. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Turn right toward Estádio Universitário. 1 min 0.3 mi |
15. Turn left onto Rua Luís António Verney. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
17. Enter Rotunda da Guarda Inglesa and take the 1st exit toward A 1/A 14/IP 3/Porto. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout toward A 1/A 14/IP 3/Porto. 1 min 0.4 mi |
19. Take the IC 2 exit. 5 mins 4.2 mi |
20. Take exit 8 onto IP 3 toward Guarda/Viseu/Penacova/Souselas. 49 mins 46.6 mi |
21. Take exit 17 onto A 25 toward Viseu/Espanha. 35 mins 38.8 mi |
22. Take exit 28A toward Bragança/Trancoso. 31 mins 32.0 mi |
23. Take exit 12 onto N 102/(N 222) toward Vila Nova de Foz Côa/Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo/São João da Pesqueira. 1 min 0.3 mi |
24. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 102. 1 min 0.1 mi |
25. Exit the roundabout onto EN 102. 3 mins 1.7 mi |
26. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 222. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. Exit the roundabout onto EN 222. 1 min 0.2 mi |
28. Enter Rua and take the 2nd exit onto EN 222. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Exit the roundabout onto EN 222. 1 min 0.2 mi |
30. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto EN 222. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. Exit the roundabout onto EN 222. 7 mins 4.7 mi |
32. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: ??? Quinta do Vallado - Casa do Rio - Vilarinho dos Freires
Includes breakfast,a tour and wine tasting, fruit and a bottle of wine in the room, bikes and fishing equipments.
The tour is everyday, exclusively for our guests, at 5:00pm
Exclusive for guests of the hotel, book before 5:00pm, dinner is a three-course-meal, wines included, and has a price of 40€/person to 50€/person.
Notes: Buy warm sugar-crunched almonds from a shop opposite the church.
Near Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Museu do Côasweetly interprets the area’s thousand examples of Paleolithic rock art
A bookable, guided three-hour dusk/night tour of the art in the valley below is a snip at €17.
From Address: N222 KM 213 Quinta do Orgal, 5150-145 Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
To Address: R. da Capela 15, 5300-673 Meixedo, Portugal
Segment: 77 mi — about 1 hour, 42 mins
1. Drive northeast on EN 222. 8 mins 4.7 mi |
2. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto EN 222. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto EN 222. 1 min 0.2 mi |
4. Enter Rua and take the 2nd exit onto EN 222. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto EN 222. 1 min 0.2 mi |
6. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Cidade Nova/EN 102. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Cidade Nova/EN 102. 1 min 0.5 mi |
8. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Cidade Nova/EN 102. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Cidade Nova/EN 102. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn left onto Aennida da Misericórdia/EN 102. 6 mins 3.9 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto IP 2/EN 102/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 102/E 802. 10 mins 7.7 mi |
13. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto IP 2/EN 102/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 102/E 802. 30 mins 28.1 mi |
15. Take exit 1 onto A 4 toward Espanha/Bragança. 22 mins 24.2 mi |
16. Take exit 44 onto EN 103/EM 103-7 toward Vinhais/Bragança este/Portelo/Puebla de Sanabria. 1 min 0.5 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto IP 4/Variante de Bragança. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto IP 4/Variante de Bragança. 3 mins 2.4 mi |
19. Take the EM 103-7 exit toward Portelo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Keep right to take EM 103-7 toward Portelo. 10 mins 3.2 mi |
21. Bear left onto EM 502. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Turn left to stay on EM 502. 5 mins 1.6 mi |
23. Turn left to stay on EM 502. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
From Address: R. da Capela 15, 5300-673 Meixedo, Portugal
To Address: Calle Ancha, 8, 24003 León, Spain
Segment: 133 mi — about 2 hours, 32 mins
1. Drive west on EM 502. 5 mins 1.5 mi |
2. Bear right onto EN 308-3. 7 mins 2.9 mi |
3. Bear left onto EN 308. 12 mins 5.4 mi |
4. Turn right onto ZA-P-2669. Note: Entered Central European Standard Time (1 hour ahead) 26 mins 13.7 mi |
5. Stay straight to take the A-52 ramp. 84 mins 99.1 mi |
6. Take exit 152 onto A-231 toward Onzonilla/León/Oviedo/Burgos. 1 min 1.1 mi |
7. Take exit 1 onto LE-11/N-630 toward León/Cembranos. 1 min 0.2 mi |
8. Keep left to take LE-11/Acceso Sur a León. 4 mins 4.4 mi |
9. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto LE-11/Acceso Sur a León. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout onto LE-11/Acceso Sur a León. 1 min 0.7 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto LE-30/Ronda Sur de León. 1 min 1.4 mi |
13. Keep left to stay on LE-30/Ronda Sur de León. 2 mins 1.8 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida de Europa. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida de Europa. 1 min 0.4 mi |
16. Turn right onto Avenida del Reino de León. 1 min 0.2 mi |
17. Bear right onto Calle Juan XXIII. 1 min 0.2 mi |
18. Turn left onto Calle Víctor de los Ríos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Turn left onto Calle de San Pablo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Turn right onto Calle de Daoíz y Velarde. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Turn right onto Calle Caño Badillo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Note: Entered Central European Standard Time (1 hour ahead)
Notes: Purple Dog Suites
Calle Ancha, 8, 24003 León, Spain
Tel: 34 (678) 401600
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival
Self parking fee: EUR 18 per day
Notes: Antigua Zone: El Humedo the nickname given to an old part of the city of León, Spain, that is concentrated within the largely intact Roman city walls. The translation is usually rendered as the wet district, a reference both to the large number of bars and clubs packed into a relatively small area and to the copious quantities of alcohol consumed inside them.
Cathedral
Casa Botines: Gaudi, Plaza San Marcelo, 5, That building is at present, the seat of Caja España (a savings bank) and it is possible to visit the ground floor and the basement where, eventually some exhibitions are located. The visits time is the same of the opening hours of Caja España.
Museum of Contemporary Art Ave Reyes Leoneses 24, XM, Tu-F 11-2,5-8, S-S 11-3, 5-9
Collegiate Church of San Isidoro, Plaza de San Isidoro 4, M-Sa 9-9, Su 9-3
From Address: Calle Ancha, 8, 24003 León, Spain
Segment: 38 mi — about 51 mins
1. Drive south on Calle Serradores. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn left onto Calle Panaderos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Calle de Cantarranas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn right onto Calle de San Pablo. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
5. Turn right onto Calle Raimundo Rodríguez. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn left onto Calle Santa Ana. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn left onto Calle Páramo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Turn right onto Avenida del Reino de León. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Turn left onto Avenida Alcalde Miguel Castaño. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Bear left onto Avenida de Europa. 1 min 0.4 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto LE-20. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto LE-20. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Keep left to stay on LE-20. 1 min 0.8 mi |
14. Continue toward LE-30 León (sur)/Aeropuerto/A-66 Madrid/AP-66 Oviedo. 1 min 0.6 mi |
15. Keep left to take A-60/Autovía Valladolid-León toward A-60 Mansilla de las Mulas/Valladolid. 9 mins 10.3 mi |
16. Take exit 115. 1 min 0.4 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto N-625. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto N-625. 1 min 0.2 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N-625. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout onto N-625. 32 mins 25.0 mi |
21. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Segment: 23 mi — about 39 mins
1. Drive north on N-625/Carretera Mansilla de las Mulas-Arriondas. 1 min 0.4 mi |
2. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto C-626. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto C-626. 1 min 1.1 mi |
4. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto C-626. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto C-626. 1 min 0.6 mi |
6. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N-621. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout onto N-621. 30 mins 21.2 mi |
8. Take the N-625 exit. 1 min 0.2 mi |
9. Turn left. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Make a left U-turn. 2 mins 0.2 mi |
11. Turn right onto N-625/Carretera Mansilla de las Mulas-Arriondas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Stay straight to take the ramp. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Keep right to take N-625/Carretera Arriondas - Riaño. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
To Address: Lugar Covadonga, 25, 33589, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 46 mi — about 1 hour, 34 mins
1. Drive west on N-621/Carretera León - Santander. 1 min 0.3 mi |
2. Take the exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Make a sharp left onto N-621/Carretera León - Santander. Continue on N-621. 1 min 0.3 mi |
4. Take the N-625 exit. 77 mins 39.7 mi |
5. Turn right onto Avenida de Covadonga. 3 mins 1.1 mi |
6. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. 2 mins 1.2 mi |
8. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 6 mins 3.1 mi |
10. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.5 mi |
12. Turn left to stay on Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.2 mi |
13. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: El Rincón de Don Pelayo
Covadonga, 25, Covadonga, Cangas de Onis
Notes: Su Sept 17 market
First capital of the kingdom of the Asturias. Elegantly curving bridge, the Puente Romano. Desfiladero de los (abandoned village) 10 km road between Cangas de Onis and Riano best village offhshoots are Ceneya and Agrolibio. Desfiladero del rio Craes dramatic footpath.
Mercado de Cangas de Onís Jovellanos, the 18th-century Asturian chronicler, referred to the “many people and much movement” to be found at the Sunday market in Cangas, a proper Spanish souk sprawling around the parish church where locally-made crafts jostle with the best in Asturian cheeses (Gamonedo), charcuterie, honey, fruit and vegetables.
Notes: Walk 10: Lago de la Ercina-Vega Bricial-Viga de enol-Lago Enol-Regugio-Entrelagos-Lago de la Ercina, 4 km, 1.35 hrs, Buferrera car park, very scenic, 100 m, p 113 TF
Walk 11: Lago de la ercina-Majada de las Bobias-Llaguiellu-Collado el Jito-Vega de Ario-Majada de Belbin-Lago de La Ercina, 16 km, 5.35 hrs, moderate, heart of the massive, great views
Notes: http://www.elcorraldelindianu.com, 2 pm, Av. de Europa, 14, 33540 Arriondas,: +34 985 84 10 72I, an 8 min drive. Antonio Campoviejo develops his own vision of the renewal of the traditional cuisine of Asturias, always respecting this tradition but trying to surprise the diner with a play of textures, flavors and gastronomic memories. Traditional produce and flavors for avant-garde cuisine.
From Address: Lugar Covadonga, 25, 33589, Asturias, Spain
To Address: 33555 Pandiello, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 15 mi — about 33 mins
1. Drive northeast on Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.2 mi |
2. Turn right to stay on Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.5 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Soto de Cangas - Covadonga/AS-262. 6 mins 3.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. 17 mins 9.7 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes/AS-114. Continue on AS-114. 2 mins 1.3 mi |
9. Bear left onto Ḥortigueru - Puertas. 3 mins 0.9 mi |
10. Bear left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Make a sharp right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: La Portiella del Llosu
Notes: Walk 8, 8 km, 3.5 hrs, moderate, 500 m , high risk of vertigo in some sections, Bulnes (most isolated village in the PDE,) start at Puente Poncebosp 99 TF (51 min from hotel)
Or walk 7? Funicular Option
Other Hikes
Arenas de Cabrales
Summit of Peña Main one of the classic viewpoints of the Picos; continue on to Pandebano Col
http://www.responsibletravel.com/holiday/2577/picos-inn-to-inn-walking-holiday
http://www.responsibletravel.com/holiday/3418/photography-holiday-in-picos-de-europa-spain looks amazing
From Address: 33555 Pandiello, Asturias, Spain
To Address: 39540 San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, Spain
Segment: 37 mi — about 53 mins
1. Drive northwest. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Make a sharp left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Bear right onto Ḥortigueru - Puertas. 3 mins 0.9 mi |
5. Bear right onto AS-114 Carretera Cangues d'Onís - Panes/AS-114. Continue on AS-114. 2 mins 1.3 mi |
6. Enter Carretera Cangas de Onís - Panes and take the 1st exit onto AS-115. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout onto AS-115. 7 mins 4.1 mi |
8. Bear left onto Carretera Posada de Llanes - Robellada/AS-115. 6 mins 3.1 mi |
9. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Keep left to take Carretera Posada de Llanes - Robellada/AS-115. 4 mins 1.4 mi |
11. Bear left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Turn left onto Carretera de Ribadesella a Llanes/AS-379. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Turn right onto LLN-11. 1 min 0.4 mi |
14. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Exit the roundabout onto A-8/E 70. 22 mins 24.3 mi |
17. Take exit 264 onto CA-843 toward San Vicente de la Barquera/La Acebosa. 1 min 0.4 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto San Vicente de la Barquera-La Acebosa/CA-235. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout onto San Vicente de la Barquera-La Acebosa/CA-235. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto San Vicente de la Barquera-La Acebosa/CA-235. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Exit the roundabout onto San Vicente de la Barquera-La Acebosa/CA-235. 1 min 1.0 mi |
22. Bear right to stay on San Vicente de la Barquera-La Acebosa/CA-235. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Enter Avenida Miramar and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Another one of the prettiest towns in Spain
From Address: 39540 San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, Spain
To Address: Barrio Sobrellano, 2A, 39520 Comillas, Cantabria, Spain
Segment: 6 mi — about 17 mins
1. Drive southwest on N-634/Avenida Miramar. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Exit the roundabout toward N-634/Lamadrid/Camping. 1 min 0.4 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward N-634/Lamadrid. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout toward N-634/Lamadrid. 2 mins 1.5 mi |
5. Turn left to take the CA-131 ramp. 12 mins 4.4 mi |
6. Enter Rotonda Dr. Sr. García Castellón and take the 1st exit toward CA-135/Comillas/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout toward CA-135/Comillas/Santander. 1 min 0.3 mi |
8. Turn right onto Paseo de Antonio Gaudí/CA-135. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Turn right onto Plaza de la Fuente Real. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Comillas, where there’s a very impressive Gaudi, one of the architect's earliest designs, the Capricho de Gaudi. The outside is striped, alternating green leaves and sunflowers and there are some fantastic ceilings inside. Also a pretty town centre.
From Address: Barrio Sobrellano, 2A, 39520 Comillas, Cantabria, Spain
To Address: Barrio Mentera s/n, 39812 Mentera-Barruelo, Spain
Segment: 69 mi — about 1 hour, 20 mins
1. Drive northeast on Plaza de la Fuente Real. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Paseo de Antonio Gaudí/CA-135. 1 min 0.6 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Paseo de Estrada/CA-135. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto Paseo de Estrada/CA-135. Continue on CA-135. 9 mins 5.2 mi |
5. Enter Cabezón de la Sal-Comillas and take the 3rd exit toward Torrelavega/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout toward Torrelavega/Santander. 43 mins 47.0 mi |
7. Take exit 173 toward Colindres/ Burgos/ Logroño. 1 min 0.2 mi |
8. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward N-629/Limpias/Ampuero. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Exit the roundabout toward N-629/Limpias/Ampuero. 5 mins 4.0 mi |
10. Stay straight to take the ramp. 9 mins 7.4 mi |
11. Turn right onto Calle de Menéndez Pelayo/CA-261. Continue on CA-261. 5 mins 3.1 mi |
12. Turn right onto Acceso a La Alcomba/CA-658. 2 mins 1.5 mi |
13. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Aire de Ruesga
Barrio de Mentera S/N
Ruesga, Santander - Cantabria, 39812
Our hotel: A winner, sister cooks and was a professional chef, by the Collados del Asón nature reserve – a huge area to explore with waterfalls and an old glacier. Castro Urdiales is the best place close to our hotel for eating pintxos (Tapas) and drinking Txakoli, a 25-30-minute drive.
Notes: Castro Urdiales is the best place close to our hotel for eating pintxos (Tapas) and drinking Txakoli, a 25-30-minute drive.
Covalanas caves, a 10-minute drive away, are the most ancient caves in Northern Spain. You can see the original prehistoric paintings. (reservation required)
Bodegas Vidular The scenery as you drive up to their winery is truly spectacular – have the camera at the ready – it’s one of the most charming drives in the area. The winery organises collections and drop-offs which makes the tasting that little bit more interesting also. 10 minutes away.
Sunsets at Liencres beach
From Address: Barrio Mentera s/n, 39812 Mentera-Barruelo, Spain
To Address: Santander, Cantabria, ES
Segment: 42 mi — about 55 mins
1. Drive south on Acceso a La Alcomba/CA-658. 2 mins 1.5 mi |
2. Turn left onto La Cavada-Ramales de la Victoria/CA-261. Continue on CA-261. 6 mins 3.1 mi |
3. Turn left onto N-629/Avenida de Miguel de Cervantes. Continue on N-629. 9 mins 7.3 mi |
4. Stay straight to take the N-629 ramp. 5 mins 4.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto N-629/Calle de La Quinta. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto N-629/Calle de La Quinta. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout toward Santander. 14 mins 16.0 mi |
9. Keep left to take S-10 toward Santander. 3 mins 3.3 mi |
10. Keep left to stay on S-10 toward Santander. 8 mins 6.3 mi |
11. Keep left toward Centro ciudad/Cambio de sentido/Salida ciudad/Playas. 1 min 0.5 mi |
12. Keep left to take Calle de Antonio López. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Turn left onto Calle de Isabel II. 1 min 0.2 mi |
14. Keep right to stay on Calle de Isabel II. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Turn left onto Calle del Mercado. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Centro Botin Santander, three concurrent exhibitions: Carsten’s flickering light illumination display; Art at the Turn of the Century which will feature the work of Tacita Dean, Carlos Garaicoa, and Juan Uslé among others; and 60 of Goya’s drawings. Outside, Cristina Iglesias has designed a sculpture exclusively for this space.
Mercado de la Esperanza Since 1904, more than 80 stalls
Barrio Pesquero the social and commercial hub of Santander’s fishing community. Along the Calle Marqués de la Ensenada lies a multitude of seafood restaurants headed up by classics like Los Peñucas and El Vivero.
Cañadίo functions as vivacious tapas bar, formal sit-down restaurant and popular watering hole all at the same time. Calle Gόmez Oreña 15; 0034 94231 4149
Asubio Gastrobar (10) (Calle Daoίz y Velarde 23; 00 34 94203 5238; asubiogastrobar.com) for absolutely divine, prize-winning pinchos, from €2.
El Sardinero (9) (northwest from La Magdalena), made up of two stunning, kilometre-long beaches backed by lavish early-20th-century architecture.
Paseo de Pereda promenade and Jardines de Pereda gardens, stopping for coffee and pastries outside under the umbrellas at Café Suizo (5) (Paseo de Pereda 28; 0034 94221 5864), one of Santander’s oldest cafés (now suitably modernised).
From Address: Santander, Cantabria, ES
To Address: Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, Spain
Segment: 18 mi — about 33 mins
1. Drive west on Calle del Mercado. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Calle Los Escalantes. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left onto Plaza de la Leña. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
4. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Paseo del General Dávila. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto Paseo del General Dávila. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn right onto Bajada de San Juan. 1 min 0.2 mi |
7. Enter Avenida de los Castros and take the 2nd exit toward Centro de interpretación del Litoral/Instituto Español de Oceanografía,Playa de La Maruca. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout toward Centro de interpretación del Litoral/Instituto Español de Oceanografía,Playa de La Maruca. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Enter the roundabout and take the 5th exit toward S-20/Salida ciudad. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout toward S-20/Salida ciudad. 1 min 0.3 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward S-20/Salida ciudad/Todas direcciones. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout toward S-20/Salida ciudad/Todas direcciones. 1 min 0.2 mi |
13. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward S-20/Todas direcciones/ Salida ciudad. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout toward S-20/Todas direcciones/ Salida ciudad. 2 mins 2.3 mi |
15. Keep right to stay on S-20 toward Torrelavega/Burgos/Palencia/Oviedo. 2 mins 2.4 mi |
16. Keep left to take A-67 toward Torrelavega/Burgos/Palencia/Oviedo. 6 mins 6.1 mi |
17. Take exit 187 onto CA-330 toward Polanco/ Suances/ Santillana del Mar/ Comillas. 1 min 0.3 mi |
18. Bear right onto Requejada-Sierrapando/CA-330. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward N-611/Requejada/Suances. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout toward N-611/Requejada/Suances. 2 mins 1.1 mi |
21. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward N-611/Torrelavega. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Exit the roundabout toward N-611/Torrelavega. 1 min 0.5 mi |
23. Enter Avenida de Solvay and take the 1st exit toward CA-131/Santillana del Mar/Suance. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Exit the roundabout toward CA-131/Santillana del Mar/Suance. 1 min 0.5 mi |
25. Enter Glorieta de Viveda and take the 2nd exit toward CA-131/Santillana/Comillas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Exit the roundabout toward CA-131/Santillana/Comillas. 6 mins 2.6 mi |
27. Continue on Barreda-La Revilla/CA-131. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward CA-131/Santillana del Mar. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Exit the roundabout toward CA-131/Santillana del Mar. 1 min 0.6 mi |
30. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: Well-preserved medieval streets, one of the prettiest towns in Spain, pretty cobbled streets overlooked by grand 500-year-old homes draped in colourful flowers, Santillana del Mar is pure medieval perfection.
just 2km away from the prehistoric wonders of Altamira (caves)
From Address: Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, Spain
To Address: Potes, Cantabria, ES
Segment: 51 mi — about 1 hour, 16 mins
1. Drive north. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn left onto Avenida Dorat/CA-131. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Turn left onto Calle Sánchez Tagle/CA-133. Continue on CA-133. 2 mins 0.7 mi |
4. Enter Variante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar and take the 1st exit toward CA-133/A-8/Puente San Miguel/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout toward CA-133/A-8/Puente San Miguel/Santander. 2 mins 0.7 mi |
6. Enter Variante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar and take the 1st exit onto Variante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar/CA-136. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout onto Variante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar/CA-136. Continue on CA-136. 1 min 0.9 mi |
8. Enter Puente San Miguel-Cóbreces and take the 2nd exit onto Varriante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar/CA-136. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Exit the roundabout onto Varriante de Puente San Miguel - Santillana del Mar/CA-136. 1 min 0.3 mi |
10. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward A-8/Torrelavega/ Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Exit the roundabout toward A-8/Torrelavega/ Santander. 1 min 0.2 mi |
12. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Puente San Miguel-Suances. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Exit the roundabout onto Puente San Miguel-Suances. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Enlace de Puente San Miguel. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout onto Enlace de Puente San Miguel. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Turn right onto A-8/E 70. 20 mins 23.1 mi |
17. Take exit 272 onto N-621 toward Unquera/ Panes/ Potes/ Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa. 1 min 0.3 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit toward A-8/N-621/San Vicente de la Barquera/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout toward A-8/N-621/San Vicente de la Barquera/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward N-621/Unquera/Panes. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Exit the roundabout toward N-621/Unquera/Panes. 1 min 0.5 mi |
22. Enter Plaza de la Estación and take the 1st exit toward N-621/Panes/Potes. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Exit the roundabout toward N-621/Panes/Potes. 1 min 0.2 mi |
24. Bear left onto N-621/Calle de Felipe Neri. Continue on N-621. 40 mins 22.9 mi |
25. Enter Carretera León - Unquera and take the 1st exit toward N-621/Potes/Riaño. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Exit the roundabout toward N-621/Potes/Riaño. 2 mins 0.8 mi |
27. Turn right onto Calle de la Independencia. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Casona Malvasía
Cabariezo, s/n, Frama, Cabezon De Liebana
Notes: Palacios of the Bedoya Valley 5 km near San Pedro p 19 TF
One of L’s best-kept secrets
Walk 1: Potes-Frama-Lubayo-Collado de Porxieda-Tudes-Porcieda-Invernal de Tolibes-Potes 13 km, 4.25 hrs, through three of the most remote villages, moderate, 500 m p 48 TF
Walk 5: Puerto de san Glorio-Collado Llesba-Invernal de Conjortes-Cosgaya, 10 km, 3 hours, 900 m, Marvelous views of the central and eastern massifs, p 73 TF
Puertos de Áliva, Fuente Dé
Officially known as route PR-PNPE27
Park car at end of hike, take bus to Fuente Dé
Walk 9: Picos de Macondu-Jito de Escarandi-Vao de los lobos-Caseton de Andara-Jito de Escarandi, 16 km, 750 m, superb walk p 104
Puertos de Áliva Officially known as route PR-PNPE27, this relatively easy circular walking path, high above the Potes-Fuente Dé valley, departs from beautiful little red-roofed Brez, where cattle bells tinkle across the otherwise silent green mountainscape. 5km, or two hours, climbing to about 1,000m past quiet cattle fields and oak forests. You can follow the route whichever way you like from Brez, but the most popular, recommended and signposted option is to do it as an anti-clockwise loop. Before you set off, stop and admire Brez’s tiny, Romanesque parish church.
Panes near Desfiladero de la hermidia
Casona d’alevia looks ok path leads up to Bejes, a remote village with authority to produce Queso Picon, old cheese since 926
Notes: (M the 25th is Market Day)
Potes: 15th-century Torre del Infantado, green-clad bridges spanning the Rίo Quiviesa and fabulously hearty food (try Asador Llorente). The Cantabrian produce shops are great for stocking up on local delicacies, including Potes’ super-strong trademark orujo, which you can usually sample free if you show interest in taking some home. Seek out the enormous Centro de Visitantes Sotama (2km north of Potes, free entry), which has fascinating displays on Picos geography, flora, fauna and lifestyle and can help with walking routes.
Monasterio de Santio Toribio de Liébana (10) Up a snaking road just 3km outside Potes, this beautiful monastery is believed to hold the largest remaining piece of Christ’s cross, 1256 Gothic church, pretty courtyard, head another half kilometre up the road to the spectacularly positioned Ermita de San Miguel chapel, looking out towards the Picos across verdant valleys.
Notes: Eat at Hotel del Oso, book ahead or arrive early for bean stews, montañés or lebaniego, and follow up with the Picos speciality lechazo asado (roast young lamb) and the local cheese salad, with tangy creamed Picόn and the orujo ice-cream, made with Potes firewater. Or Asador Llorente, Calle San Roque, 3, 39570 Potes, +34 942 73 81 65
From Address: Potes, Cantabria, ES
To Address: 33560 Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 56 mi — about 1 hour, 21 mins
1. Drive northwest on Calle de la Independencia. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn left to stay on Calle de la Independencia. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left onto Calle de Eduardo García de Enterría. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Turn left onto Calle de la Serna/CA-185. Continue on CA-185. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn left onto Calle del Doctor Encinas/CA-185. 2 mins 0.8 mi |
7. Enter Carretera León - Unquera and take the 3rd exit toward N-621/Unquera/Santander. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout toward N-621/Unquera/Santander. 41 mins 22.9 mi |
9. Bear right onto N-621/Paseo Juncal. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Enter Plaza de la Estación and take the 2nd exit toward A-8/Santander/Oviedo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Exit the roundabout toward A-8/Santander/Oviedo. 1 min 0.5 mi |
12. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward CA-380/A-8/Pechón/Llanes. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Exit the roundabout toward CA-380/A-8/Pechón/Llanes. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward Llanes/ Oviedo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout toward Llanes/ Oviedo. 26 mins 28.7 mi |
16. Take exit 319 onto N-634 toward Ribadesella/Arriondas/Cangas de Onís/Covadonga. 1 min 0.9 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward N-632/Ribadesella. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout toward N-632/Ribadesella. 3 mins 1.7 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Calle Marqueses de Argüelles. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout onto Calle Marqueses de Argüelles. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Bear right onto Calle del Comercio. 1 min 0.2 mi |
22. Turn right onto Calle de Manuel Caso de la Villa. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Ribadesella Cueva de Tito Bustillo cave drawings back to 18,0000 BC 390
Notes: http://arbidel.com, a low-key waterfront cider bar focusing on tapas and seafood bites and an excellent selection of local cheeses. Dishes £7-12). 11.30-midnight. L Sept 26 available
From Address: 33560 Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain
To Address: 33330 Lastres, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 18 mi — about 31 mins
1. Drive south on Avenida de Villar y Valle. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn left onto RS-1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Calle Magín Berenguer/RS-1. Continue on RS-1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left onto Calle Cuesta Vieja/RS-1. Continue on RS-1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Calle de Emilio del Valle Junco/RS-1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Calle de Emilio del Valle Junco/RS-1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Bear right onto Carretera de la Estación/AS-379. 1 min 0.4 mi |
9. Turn left onto N-632/Avenida Palacio Valdés. Continue on N-632. 2 mins 1.5 mi |
10. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto N-634. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Exit the roundabout onto N-634. 1 min 0.3 mi |
12. Keep left to take A-8/E 70/Autovía del Cantábrico. 11 mins 11.9 mi |
13. Take exit 337 onto AS-260 toward Colunga/Arriondas. 1 min 0.3 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Carretera Les Arriondes/Arriondas - Colunga/AS-260. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Les Arriondes/Arriondas - Colunga/AS-260. 1 min 0.2 mi |
16. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N-632/Carretera Ribadesella - Canero. 1 min 0.1 mi |
17. Exit the roundabout onto N-632/Carretera Ribadesella - Canero. 1 min 0.7 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Carretera Colunga - Venta del Pobre por Lastres/AS-257. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Colunga - Venta del Pobre por Lastres/AS-257. 9 mins 2.6 mi |
20. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Pretty Town
From Address: 33330 Lastres, Asturias, Spain
To Address: Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 11 mi — about 20 mins
1. Drive southeast on Carretera Colunga - Venta del Pobre por Lastres/AS-257. 10 mins 3.8 mi |
2. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto A-8/E 70/Autovía del Cantábrico. 6 mins 6.4 mi |
4. Take exit 356 onto N-632 toward Villaviciosa. 1 min 0.4 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto N-632. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto N-632. 1 min 0.6 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto N-632/Calle Eloísa Fernández. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto N-632/Calle Eloísa Fernández. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Bear right onto Calle del Sol. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: apple orchards, glorious hill scenery glass-fronted mansions in narrow streets
Notes: Soda 917, a low-lit bar lined with leather couches where one of Spain’s legendary bartenders plies his trade. AS-256
From Address: Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 31 mi — about 37 mins
1. Drive southeast on Calle del Sol. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Calle Carlos I. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Calle Cavanilles/AS-380. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left onto N-632/Calle Eloísa Fernández. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto N-632/Calle Eloísa Fernández. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto N-632/Calle Eloísa Fernández. Continue on N-632. 1 min 0.6 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Keep right to take A-8/E 70/Autovía del Cantábrico. 2 mins 2.2 mi |
10. Take exit 360 toward E-70 A-8 Gijón/A Coruña/Aeropuerto. 19 mins 18.8 mi |
11. Keep right to take E-70/A-8 toward Avilés/Aeropuerto/A Coruña. 4 mins 5.0 mi |
12. Keep right to take exit 399 onto AI-81 toward AI-81/Avilés (centro)/zona portuaria. 3 mins 3.0 mi |
13. Keep left to take AS-392/Accesos a Avilés desde la AI-81. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Bear left onto AS-392/Avenida de Xixón. 1 min 0.6 mi |
15. Take the exit. 1 min 0.2 mi |
16. Continue on Calle El Muelle. 2 mins 0.5 mi |
17. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Casa Lin great potatoes with octopus
To Address: Calle Cimadevilla, 12, 33150 Cudillero, Asturias, Spain
Segment: 17 mi — about 32 mins
1. Drive southeast on Avenida de Los Telares/N-632a. Continue on N-632a. 1 min 0.3 mi |
2. Turn right onto Calle Llano Ponte. 2 mins 0.3 mi |
3. Enter Plaza de Los Oficios and take the 2nd exit onto Calle Llano Ponte/AS-17. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto Calle Llano Ponte/AS-17. Continue on AS-17. 2 mins 0.5 mi |
5. Enter Carretera Avilés - Riaño and take the 2nd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto N-632. 8 mins 5.9 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Enlace Avilés / Piedras Blancas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto Enlace Avilés / Piedras Blancas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Keep right to take A-8/E 70/Autovía del Cantábrico. 6 mins 6.7 mi |
10. Take exit 425 onto N-632 toward Muros de Nalón/Piñera/Somao. 1 min 0.7 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto N-632/Carretera Llovio - Canero. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto N-632/Carretera Llovio - Canero. 2 mins 1.6 mi |
13. Turn right. 1 min 0.2 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Carretera El Pito - Cudillero/CU-2. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera El Pito - Cudillero/CU-2. Continue on CU-2. 6 mins 1.6 mi |
16. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Another one of the prettiest villages in Spain, excellent seafood, narrow cove, white cottages over steep hillsides
Notes: https://www.greatsmallhotels.com/asturias-boutique-hotels/casona-de-la-paca
From Address: Calle Cimadevilla, 12, 33150 Cudillero, Asturias, Spain
To Address: Lugar do Cotariño, 15123 Camariñas, A Coruña, Spain
Segment: 196 mi — about 3 hours, 27 mins
1. Drive north on Plaza de la Marina/CU-2. 1 min 0.2 mi |
2. Enter Carretera Las Dueñas - Puerto de Cudillero and take the 1st exit onto Carretera Las Dueñas - Puerto de Cudillero/CU-3. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto Carretera Las Dueñas - Puerto de Cudillero/CU-3. Continue on CU-3. 4 mins 1.9 mi |
4. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Enlace de Cudillero. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto Enlace de Cudillero. 93 mins 100.4 mi |
6. Keep right to stay on E 70 toward Santiago/A Coruña/Baamonde. 1 min 0.5 mi |
7. Keep left to take A-6/E 70/Autovía do Noroeste. 24 mins 28.5 mi |
8. Keep left to stay on A-6/E 70/Autovía do Noroeste toward Arteixo. 13 mins 15.0 mi |
9. Keep left to stay on A-6 toward Arteixo. 1 min 0.4 mi |
10. Take the AG-55 exit toward Carballo. 1 min 0.3 mi |
11. Keep left to take AG-55/Autoestrada da Costa da Morte. 30 mins 33.3 mi |
12. Stay straight to take the ramp. 1 min 0.2 mi |
13. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto AC-552. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout onto AC-552. 5 mins 4.0 mi |
15. Turn right onto Rúa Trasariz/AC-432. Continue on AC-432. 24 mins 10.8 mi |
16. Turn right. 1 min 0.2 mi |
17. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Turn right. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
22. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Hotel Rustico Lugar Do Cotariño
Lugar do Cotarino, s/n, Mourin, Camarinas
Notes: Costa da Morte
https://www.docotarino.com/en/
Lugar do Cotarino Hotel: Hotel Rústico Lugar do Cotariño is located at the heart of the Costa da Morte, in the region of Terra de Soneíra in Camariñas (A Coruña).
It consists of a small hamlet of three houses (all three of which are occupied by the hotel), set among eucalyptus and pine groves and corn fields. It is a short distance from the beaches of the estuary and the Costa de Reira (Cabo Vilán Natural Site, belonging to the Natura 2000 Network).
Notes: La Marina, O Menu Lar or Parriel ada Antelo
From Address: Lugar do Cotariño, 15123 Camariñas, A Coruña, Spain
To Address: Combarro, Pontevedra, Spain
Segment: 92 mi — about 2 hours, 31 mins
1. Drive south. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
2. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn left. 1 min 0.2 mi |
7. Turn left onto Avenida de Cedeira/AC-432. Continue on AC-432. 25 mins 10.8 mi |
8. Turn right onto Avenida de Fisterra/AC-552. Continue on AC-552. 3 mins 2.3 mi |
9. Take the exit on the left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn left to take the ramp. 6 mins 3.8 mi |
11. Keep left to take AC-441. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Turn left to stay on AC-441. 14 mins 9.0 mi |
13. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto AC-400. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout onto AC-400. 9 mins 4.4 mi |
15. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida do Brasil/AC-400. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida do Brasil/AC-400. 1 min 0.2 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida de Santiago/AC-406. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida de Santiago/AC-406. 3 mins 1.0 mi |
19. Bear right onto Variante de Salgueiroas/AC-406. Continue on AC-406. 7 mins 3.1 mi |
20. Turn right onto AC-444. 6 mins 3.0 mi |
21. Keep right to stay on AC-444. 1 min 0.4 mi |
22. Take the exit on the left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Keep right to stay on AC-444. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Bear left to stay on AC-444. 6 mins 2.3 mi |
25. Keep right to stay on AC-444. 1 min 0.3 mi |
26. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit toward AC-543/Bertamiráns/Santiago. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. Exit the roundabout toward AC-543/Bertamiráns/Santiago. 2 mins 1.8 mi |
28. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward AC-544/AC-543/Bertamiráns. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Exit the roundabout toward AC-544/AC-543/Bertamiráns. 1 min 0.4 mi |
30. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward AC-544/Bertamiráns/Santiago. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. Exit the roundabout toward AC-544/Bertamiráns/Santiago. 2 mins 1.5 mi |
32. Take the exit on the left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
33. Keep right to stay on AC-544. 3 mins 2.2 mi |
34. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward Santiago. 1 min 0.1 mi |
35. Exit the roundabout toward Santiago. 5 mins 4.8 mi |
36. Take the AP-9 exit toward Padrón/Pontevedra. 30 mins 33.5 mi |
37. Take exit 129 toward PO-531 Pontevedra (Norte)/PO-308 Poio. 1 min 0.3 mi |
38. Turn right to take the ramp. 1 min 0.4 mi |
39. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto PO-531. 1 min 0.1 mi |
40. Exit the roundabout onto PO-531. 2 mins 1.3 mi |
41. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto VG-4.8. 1 min 0.1 mi |
42. Exit the roundabout onto VG-4.8. 2 mins 1.9 mi |
43. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto PO-535. 1 min 0.1 mi |
44. Exit the roundabout onto PO-535. 1 min 0.4 mi |
45. Enter Avenida da Seca and take the 1st exit onto Avenida da Seca/PO-308. 1 min 0.1 mi |
46. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida da Seca/PO-308. Continue on PO-308. 4 mins 1.4 mi |
47. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: Pretty town
From Address: Combarro, Pontevedra, Spain
To Address: Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, PT
Segment: 59 mi — about 1 hour, 20 mins
1. Drive northwest on Avenida da Cruz/PO-308. Continue on PO-308. 5 mins 1.4 mi |
2. Enter Avenida da Seca and take the 1st exit onto Avenida da Seara/PO-308. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida da Seara/PO-308. Continue on PO-308. 2 mins 0.6 mi |
4. Turn right onto Rúa Coruxa. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Turn left to stay on Rúa Coruxa. 1 min 0.3 mi |
6. Bear right onto Estrada Pontevedra-Sanxenxo/PO-308. Continue on PO-308. 2 mins 0.7 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rúa Fernando Besada/PO-309. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto Rúa Fernando Besada/PO-309. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto PO-309. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout onto PO-309. 1 min 0.3 mi |
11. Stay straight to take the ramp toward Pontevedra Sur/Marín/Vigo. 4 mins 4.6 mi |
12. Keep left to stay on AP-9/E 01/Autoestrada do Atlántico. 5 mins 5.5 mi |
13. Keep left to stay on AP-9/E 01. 3 mins 3.0 mi |
14. Keep left to stay on AP-9. 6 mins 6.0 mi |
15. Keep left to stay on AP-9. 9 mins 10.1 mi |
16. Keep right to take AP-9/Autoestrada do Atlántico. Note: Entered Western European Standard Time (1 hour behind) 31 mins 24.9 mi |
17. Take exit 11 onto N 203 toward N203 Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Ponte da Barca. 1 min 0.3 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout toward Viana do Castelo/ Ponte de Lima. 3 mins 1.1 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida António de Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida António de Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida António Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida António Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
25. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Note: Entered Western European Standard Time (1 hour behind)
Notes: Oldest town in Portugal, long bridge
Notes: Eat
Local sheep’s cheese queijo da Serra
Joaquim Pombal
Notes: Portuguese part of the Camino de Santiago 17.4km section from Ponte de Lima to Rubiães, lovely wooded section, a bit rocky at the start.
Peneda –Geres National Park in the district of Viana do Castelo and Braga
Montesinho, villages inside this park (like Lindos), and the most curious is Rio de Onor or Rihonor de Castilla as it is called on the Spanish side
From Address: Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo, PT
To Address: R. São João 36, 4810 Guimarães, Portugal
Segment: 37 mi — about 45 mins
1. Drive north. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Avenida António Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida António Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida António Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida António de Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida António de Feijó/EN 307. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto EN 203. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto EN 203. 3 mins 1.1 mi |
9. Turn right to take the ramp. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout onto A 3/E 01. 20 mins 21.5 mi |
11. Take exit 8 toward Guimarães. 2 mins 1.4 mi |
12. Keep right to take A 11 toward Guimarães. 7 mins 7.9 mi |
13. Take exit 8 toward N 206 Guimaraes. 1 min 0.7 mi |
14. Keep left to take EN 206. 2 mins 1.7 mi |
15. Take the Braga, Felgueiras, Fafe exit toward Braga/Felgueiras/Fafe. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Keep right to take EN 105 toward Braga/Felgueiras/Fafe. 1 min 0.8 mi |
17. Continue on N101. 2 mins 1.4 mi |
18. Take the Guimarães, São Torcato exit toward Guimarães/São Torcato. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Keep right to take Rua Doutor Joaquim Meira. 1 min 0.3 mi |
20. Turn right onto Rua dos Mártires. 1 min 0.3 mi |
21. Turn left onto Calçada da Estrela. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Turn right onto Rua do Emigrante. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Turn left onto Rua de São João. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Hotel Mestre de Avis
Rua D. Joao I 36-44, Azurem, Guimaraes,
Notes: UNESCO, cradle of Portugal,
Alberto Sampaio Museum
Pedralua granite boar statue part of the transmonfine piggery
Pedra Forma: interlocking geometrical loops
Guimaraes
Known as the ‘Cradle City’, UNESCO, exceptional role in the country’s history—the 12th-century battle of Sao Mamede which led to the formation of Portgual, took place there, and it is also the suggested birthplace of Alfonso I, the first internationally recognized Portuguese monarch. NW Portugal is scattered with iron-age settlements known as castros inhabited from the 9th C BC and some survived the Roman period and continued to be occupied until the middle ages, like Citânia de Briteiros on a promontory a few minutes from Guimarães with its 24 hectares of dry stone walls that include defensive walls, public meeting places, bathhouses and scores of homes. The showpiece is the mysterious Pedra Formosa, a monolith with complicated Celtic carvings, that was once used for a burial chamber.
Toural Square
Dukes of Braganza Palace from the 15th century. Converted into a museum, the must-sees are the armoury, the large tapestries and the Romanesque chapel with beautiful stained glass.
Alberto Sampaio Museum
Le Baba Chris restaurant, Le Babachris prides itself in bringing French cuisine to Guimaraes’ quaint city center. The restaurant itself features a humble and welcoming décor and serves up richly flavored dishes. Having received a few awards for its excellence, this restaurant provides an alternative to the more common Portuguese and Spanish cuisines. They offer a set menu, so come ready to be surprised. Rua D. Joao 39, +351 964420548
Noted as one of Guimaraes hidden gastronomical gems, the Restaurant cor de Tangerina offers a variety of sumptuous contemporary dishes. The restaurant, which functions as a cooperative, promotes an philosophy of using fresh, organic and locally grown ingredients chosen specially for their dishes. Here guests can eat in their floral garden which is a dining paradise.Largo Martins Sarmento 1, Guimaraes, Portugal +351 253542009
The Baco Restaurant enjoys a position at the top of most lists of the best restaurants in Guimaraes. They offer a creative array of colorful tapas. Their unique creations range from a special marinated octopus to the more traditional sweet melon and prosciutto.
Address: Av. Alberto Sampaio | “Frente As Muralhas”, Guimaraes 4810, Portugal +(351)253053828
The Castas e Tostas specializes in creating exquisite tapas, served with regional wines. Opening earlier in the evening than most other restaurants in the central district, this venue is ideal to have an early dinner or to have some snacks and drinks before moving on for the rest of your evening. Rua Gravador Molarinho 4, Guimaraes, Portugal +351 253299351
Also Dona Malfado
From Address: R. São João 36, 4810 Guimarães, Portugal
To Address: 4780 Santo Tirso, Portugal
Segment: 22 mi — about 33 mins
1. Drive south on Rua de São João. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Rua do Emigrante. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn left onto Calçada da Estrela. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn right onto Rua dos Mártires. 1 min 0.3 mi |
5. Turn left onto Rua de São Torcato. 1 min 0.2 mi |
6. Turn right to take the N101 ramp. 3 mins 2.0 mi |
7. Take the A11 Braga, A7 Vila do Conde, A3 Porto, Famalicao exit toward A11 Braga/A7 Vila do Conde/A3 Porto/Famalicão. 1 min 1.4 mi |
8. Take the ramp on the left. 1 min 0.8 mi |
9. Keep right to stay on A 11 toward Vila do Conde/ Famalicao/ A3 Porto. 1 min 1.0 mi |
10. Keep left to stay on A 11 toward Vila do Conde/Famalicão/A3 Porto. 9 mins 10.2 mi |
11. Take exit 5 toward Porto. 1 min 0.6 mi |
12. Keep right to take A 3 toward Porto. 2 mins 2.9 mi |
13. Take exit 5 onto EN 104 toward Vila das Aves/Santo Tirso/Trofa. 1 min 0.5 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 104. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout onto EN 104. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Take the exit. 1 min 0.3 mi |
17. Turn left onto Rua do Convento. 1 min 0.2 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Turn right onto Rua dos Fontiscos. 1 min 0.4 mi |
21. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rua dos Fontiscos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Exit the roundabout onto Rua dos Fontiscos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Turn left onto Rua de Sobregião. 1 min 0.4 mi |
25. Turn left onto Rua de Clichy. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Turn right onto Rua de Dona Maria do Carmo Azevedo. 1 min 0.3 mi |
27. Turn left onto Rua de José Bento Correia. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Turn right onto Rua Luís de Camões. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Turn left onto Rua do Professor Sampaio de Carvalho. 1 min 0.1 mi |
30. Turn right onto Rua do Doutor Carneiro Pacheco. 2 mins 0.3 mi |
31. Turn left onto Rua de São Bento. 1 min 0.1 mi |
32. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: 54 large-scale sculptures in its public gardens of the Museum International Esculture Contemporary Agenda Unesco Godiniz 100
From Address: 4780 Santo Tirso, Portugal
Segment: 22 mi — about 36 mins
1. Drive northeast on Rua de São Bento. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Rua do Monsenhor João Gonçalves da Costa. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Bear right onto Rua Monsenhor João Gonçalves da Costa/EN 204. 1 min 0.2 mi |
4. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Estrada Nacional 105/EN 105. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto Estrada Nacional 105/EN 105. Continue on EN 105. 3 mins 0.9 mi |
6. Take the EN 104 exit. 5 mins 2.1 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Keep left to take A 3 toward Porto/Maia. 7 mins 7.8 mi |
10. Keep left to stay on A 3/E 01. 3 mins 3.5 mi |
11. Take exit 3 onto A 4 toward Matosinhos/Aeroporto/Viana do Castelo. 5 mins 4.9 mi |
12. Keep right to take exit 1 onto A 28. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Keep right to take A 28 toward Viana do Castelo/Vila do Conde. 1 min 0.5 mi |
14. Take exit 5 toward Matosinhos/Leixões/Porto de Leixões. 1 min 0.4 mi |
15. Turn left onto Avenida O Comércio de Leixões. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Bear right to stay on Avenida O Comércio de Leixões. 1 min 0.2 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.3 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.2 mi |
21. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida de Serpa Pinto. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida de Serpa Pinto. 1 min 0.2 mi |
23. Turn right onto Rua 1ª de Dezembro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Turn right onto Rua Heróis de França. 1 min 0.1 mi |
25. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Chef Rui Paula at Boa Nova
Segment: 26 mi — about 33 mins
1. Drive northwest on Rua Heróis de França. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Bear right onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.2 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida do Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.3 mi |
7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida O Comércio de Leixões. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida O Comércio de Leixões. 1 min 0.3 mi |
9. Turn left to stay on Avenida O Comércio de Leixões. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn right to take the ramp. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Keep right to take A 28 toward Porto/Vila Real. 1 min 0.6 mi |
12. Take exit 4 onto A 4 toward Vila Real. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Keep left to take A 4 toward Vila Real. 5 mins 5.0 mi |
14. Keep left to stay on A 4/IP 4/Autoestrada de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. 2 mins 2.0 mi |
15. Keep left to take A 4/IP 4/E 82/Autoestrada de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. 15 mins 16.3 mi |
16. Take exit 13 onto EN 106-1 toward Penafiel. 1 min 0.4 mi |
17. Keep right to take EN 106. 1 min 0.3 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.4 mi |
20. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Quinta de Aveleda winery
Mouzinho, pre-Roman ruins 12.9 km away
Notes: Passadicos do Paiva, 8 km boardwalk
To Address: Porto, Porto District, PT
Segment: 25 mi — about 34 mins
1. Drive southeast. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.4 mi |
4. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 106. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Exit the roundabout onto EN 106. 1 min 0.2 mi |
6. Take the ramp on the left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Keep right to take A 4. 18 mins 18.2 mi |
8. Keep right to take exit 6 onto A 3 toward Porto/Lisboa. 2 mins 1.9 mi |
9. Keep right to take IC 23 toward Porto-Boavista/Gaia-Arrábida. 4 mins 2.7 mi |
10. Take the Boavista exit toward Boavista/Bessa/Estádio. 5 mins 1.1 mi |
11. Enter Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque and take the 6th exit. 1 min 0.2 mi |
12. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Casas do Teatro
Rua das Portas do Sol 20, Old City, Porto, Portugal
From Address: Porto, Porto District, PT
To Address: Pinhão, Vila Real, PT
Segment: 77 mi — about 1 hour, 36 mins
1. Drive north on Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida de França (temporário)/Provisória. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Rua Capitão Henrique Galvão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left onto Avenida da França. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
5. Turn right onto Rua da Prelada. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Turn left onto Rua do Carvalhido. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right onto Rua Sousa Pinto. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Turn left onto Rua Acácio Lino. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Enter Rotunda Orlando Ribeiro and take the 1st exit toward A 3/A 4/IC 23/A 1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout toward A 3/A 4/IC 23/A 1. 1 min 0.1 mi |
11. Take the IC 23 ramp toward A 1/A 3/A 4/Ponte do Freixo. 2 mins 1.4 mi |
12. Take the Valença exit onto A 3 toward A 4/Valença/Braga/Vila Real. 2 mins 1.8 mi |
13. Take exit 3 onto A 4 toward Vila Real/Valongo/Ermesinde. 2 mins 2.0 mi |
14. Keep left to stay on A 4/IP 4/E 82. 48 mins 52.9 mi |
15. Take exit 23 onto A 24 toward Viseu. 1 min 0.4 mi |
16. Keep left to take A 24 toward Viseu. 1 min 1.8 mi |
17. Take exit 13 onto N 322 toward Sabrosa. 1 min 0.2 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EN 322. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout onto EN 322. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Exit the roundabout onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. 5 mins 4.2 mi |
22. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Exit the roundabout onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. 3 mins 1.6 mi |
24. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. 1 min 0.1 mi |
25. Exit the roundabout onto Variante à EN 322/EN 322. Continue on EN 322. 1 min 0.4 mi |
26. Enter Variante à EN 322 and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Cidade de Cebu. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Cidade de Cebu. 1 min 0.3 mi |
28. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EM 323. 1 min 0.1 mi |
30. Exit the roundabout onto EM 323. 3 mins 2.1 mi |
31. Bear right. 1 min 0.2 mi |
32. Turn right onto EM 323. 3 mins 1.2 mi |
33. Turn left to stay on EM 323. 8 mins 5.5 mi |
34. Bear left to stay on EM 323. 1 min 0.2 mi |
35. Bear right onto ER 323. 1 min 0.3 mi |
36. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Quinta Da Marka
3 courses meal + dessert, visits to their wine making facilities 35 euros
From Address: Pinhão, Vila Real, PT
To Address: Talasnal, 3200 Lousã, Portugal
Segment: 115 mi — about 2 hours, 43 mins
1. Drive east on Rua António Manuel Saraiva/ER 323. Continue on ER 323. 4 mins 1.4 mi |
2. Turn right onto EN 222. 22 mins 13.6 mi |
3. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto EM 313. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Exit the roundabout onto EM 313. 3 mins 1.6 mi |
5. Take the ramp toward Viseu/Lamego. 72 mins 72.8 mi |
6. Keep left to stay on IP 3/E 801. 1 min 0.2 mi |
7. Keep left to stay on IP 3/E 801. 2 mins 2.0 mi |
8. Take exit 12 toward Vila Nova de Poiares/Penacova. 1 min 0.2 mi |
9. Turn left onto EM 534. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Turn left. 5 mins 2.4 mi |
11. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Turn right. 3 mins 1.7 mi |
13. Turn right onto Estrada da Beira/EN 17. 8 mins 4.1 mi |
14. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Bear right onto Estrada da Beira/EN 17. 2 mins 0.7 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Estrada da Beira/EN 17. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto Estrada da Beira/EN 17. 1 min 0.4 mi |
19. Stay straight to take the ramp. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Keep left at the fork. 1 min 0.1 mi |
21. Exit the roundabout onto EN 17. 4 mins 1.9 mi |
22. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
23. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Exit the roundabout onto EN 236. 4 mins 3.0 mi |
25. Continue on EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. Exit the roundabout onto EN 236. 1 min 0.5 mi |
28. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Exit the roundabout onto EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
30. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rua de Coimbra/EN 236. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. Exit the roundabout onto Rua de Coimbra/EN 236. 2 mins 0.9 mi |
32. Bear right onto Rua Primeiro de Dezembro. 1 min 0.2 mi |
33. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rua Industrial Manuel Carvalho. 1 min 0.1 mi |
34. Exit the roundabout onto Rua Industrial Manuel Carvalho. 1 min 0.1 mi |
35. Bear right onto Rua Doutor Alcino Simões Lopes. 2 mins 0.6 mi |
36. Turn right. 3 mins 1.5 mi |
37. Turn left. 5 mins 2.3 mi |
38. Bear right. 5 mins 1.8 mi |
39. Bear right. 2 mins 0.8 mi |
40. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
41. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
42. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: Casa Princesa Peralta
Talasnal, Lousa, Lousa, Portugal 3200-120
no restaurant in village; kitchen available in Casa
Notes: Shist villages hike to Candal, Talasnol and Casal Nova
Hike
or Aldeias de Gois (Aigara Nova, Pens Loop) http://aldeiasdoxisto.pt/percurso/2236
Peneda –Geres National Park in the district of Viana do Castelo and Braga
Montesinho,villages inside this park, and the most curious is Rio de Onor or Rihonor de Castilla as it is called on the Spanish side
Notes: Local sheep’s cheese queijo da Serra
Joaquim Pombal
Notes: UNESCO-listed Heritage Site
Wineries
rock carvings
From Address: Talasnal, 3200 Lousã, Portugal
To Address: Cerdeira, 3200 Lousã, Portugal
Segment: 7 mi — about 58 mins
1. Drive south. 1 min 0.2 mi |
2. Turn right. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Turn left. 8 mins 2.5 mi |
4. Bear left onto EN 236. 36 mins 2.5 mi |
5. Turn left to stay on EN 236. 7 mins 1.6 mi |
6. Turn right. 4 mins 0.9 mi |
7. You have arrived at your destination. 1 min |
Notes: Art Meets Nature Park
Schist Village
Café da Vidreira
Shop / Gallery
From Address: Cerdeira, 3200 Lousã, Portugal
To Address: Estremoz, Portugal
Segment: 147 mi — about 3 hours, 8 mins
1. Drive west. 4 mins 0.9 mi |
2. Make a sharp right onto EN 236. 15 mins 4.3 mi |
3. Bear right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn right. 1 min 0.2 mi |
5. Turn right onto Rua Flor da Rosa. 1 min 0.2 mi |
6. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Exit the roundabout. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Bear right onto Rua Doutor José Pinto de Aguiar. 1 min 0.2 mi |
9. Turn left onto Rua Ernesto Melo Antunes. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Bear right. 1 min 0.4 mi |
11. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Continue on EN 342. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Turn left to stay on EN 342. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Turn right to stay on EN 342. 13 mins 9.3 mi |
15. Bear right to stay on EN 342. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Variante Lamas/EN 342. 1 min 0.1 mi |
17. Exit the roundabout onto Variante Lamas/EN 342. 1 min 0.8 mi |
18. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward Tomar. 1 min 0.1 mi |
19. Exit the roundabout toward Tomar. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Keep left to take exit 26 onto A 13 toward Tomar. 10 mins 11.2 mi |
21. Take exit 24 onto IC 8 toward Castelo Branco. 1 min 0.2 mi |
22. Keep left to take exit 24 onto IC 8 toward Castelo Branco. 1 min 0.3 mi |
23. Keep right to take exit 24 onto IC 8 toward Castelo Branco. 47 mins 43.7 mi |
24. Keep left to take exit 18 onto A 23. 1 min 0.4 mi |
25. Keep right to take exit 18 onto A 23. 7 mins 9.0 mi |
26. Take exit 15 onto IP 2 toward Portalegre/Nisa. 35 mins 29.5 mi |
27. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.9 mi |
29. Take the IP 2 exit toward Évora/Elvas. 1 min 0.1 mi |
30. Bear right to stay on IP 2/E 802. 38 mins 33.6 mi |
31. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
32. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.3 mi |
33. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
34. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
35. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
36. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
37. Turn left onto Avenida 9 de Abril. 1 min 0.3 mi |
38. Turn right onto Avenida 25 de Abril. 1 min 0.2 mi |
39. Turn left. 1 min 0.1 mi |
40. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
41. Bear right onto Rossio Marquês de Pombal. 1 min 0.2 mi |
42. Bear left onto Rua 5 de Outubro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
43. Turn right. 1 min 0.1 mi |
44. Bear right onto Rua Doutor Gomes resende Junior. 1 min 0.1 mi |
45. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Eat at Sao Rosas WCE (wild mushrooms, partridge pie, baked lamb) Largo D Dinis 11 268/333345
Notes: (40 min from Evora)See the houses in the upper village
King Dini’s palace
You´ll go to Estremoz and see its little dolls and you´ll save your soul, wrote José Saramago in Journey to Portugal. From the 16th century os barros have appeared in sitting rooms, kitchens and alcoves throughout Europe. These little earthenware figurines have been made into an art form - the dolls of Estremoz. Made of clay, dried, painted and varnished, they take the form of figurines of gentlemen, of Napoleon, of pastoral scenes and even those destined for altars. Floral motifs are common on these pieces and sometimes marble was used for a decorative inlay. Early pieces were often variations on porous water coolers known as moringues but much of the work is now ornamental. The Museu Municipal Professor Joaquim Vermelho is close to the castle and it contains dolls made of wood, cork and horn as well as displays of os barros and even artisans in the process of making more earthenware dolls.
From Address: Estremoz, Portugal
To Address: Evora, Portugal
Segment: 29 mi — about 38 mins
1. Drive south on Rua Doutor Gomes resende Junior. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Rua Magalhães de Lima. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Largo do Espirito Santo. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn left onto Rua do Lavadouro Municipal. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Turn right onto Rua José Maldonado Cortes. 1 min 0.2 mi |
6. Turn left onto Rua Serpa Pinto. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Continue on IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.6 mi |
8. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Exit the roundabout onto IP 2/EN 18/E 802. 1 min 0.2 mi |
10. Turn right onto EN 4/E 802. 1 min 0.2 mi |
11. Take the IP 2 exit toward Lisboa/Espanha. 1 min 1.7 mi |
12. Take the ramp on the left. 1 min 0.2 mi |
13. Keep right to take A 6 toward Lisboa/Évora. 15 mins 18.3 mi |
14. Take exit 6 onto EN 18 toward Évora. 1 min 0.6 mi |
15. Keep left to take EN 18 toward Évora. 1 min 0.3 mi |
16. Keep right to take EN 18 toward Évora. 7 mins 5.1 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto EN 18. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto EN 18. 1 min 0.2 mi |
19. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Lino de Carvalho/EN 18. 1 min 0.1 mi |
20. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Lino de Carvalho/EN 18. 1 min 0.3 mi |
21. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Lino de Carvalho. 1 min 0.1 mi |
22. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Lino de Carvalho. 1 min 0.2 mi |
23. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Avenida da Universidade. 1 min 0.1 mi |
24. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida da Universidade. 1 min 0.3 mi |
25. Enter Rotunda do Bombeiro and take the 1st exit onto Avenida São João de Deus/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
26. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida São João de Deus/E 802. Continue on Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
27. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.3 mi |
29. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
30. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
32. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida São João de Deus. 1 min 0.1 mi |
33. Bear right onto Rua de Dom Manuel da Conceição Santos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
34. Your destination is on the left. 1 min |
Notes: Pensao Policarpo
Rua Freiria De Baixo, 16 - Rua Conde Da Serra (Parking), Evora City Center, Evora
Notes: Eat at O Fialha third gen, roasted lamb, partridge, Travessa das Mascarenhas 14 Valverde, need a res, X M
http://blog.winetourismportugal.com/best-restaurants-in-the-alentejo
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/may/10/portugal-alentejo-food-wine-restaurants
L’AND VINEYARDS, RESTAURANT
Estrada Nacional 4, Herdade das Valadas, 7050-031, Montemor-o-Novo – Alentejo 90E with wine pairings
Or Herdade do Esporao One of P’s top tabels, res needed
Notes: Igreja de Sao Francisco Bones church
Igreja dos Loios: great 18thC tiles
Se: Gothic cathedral UNESCO
Templo Romano
Jardim De Diana
Esporao Winery
Giraldo Square with its leaping cavalier who in order to obtain pardon from Afonso Henriques for his crimes, decided to conquer Evora
From Address: Evora, Portugal
To Address: Lisbon, Lisbon, PT
Segment: 82 mi — about 1 hour, 31 mins
1. Drive east on Rua de Dom Manuel da Conceição Santos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn right onto Rua Conde de Monsaraz. 1 min 0.1 mi |
3. Turn right onto Rua da Azaruja. 1 min 0.1 mi |
4. Turn right onto Rua do Chafariz D'el Rei. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rua Doutor António José de Almeida. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Rua Doutor António José de Almeida. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Enter Rotunda Manuel Francisco and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Dinis Miranda. 1 min 0.1 mi |
8. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Dinis Miranda. 2 mins 0.6 mi |
9. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/E 802. 1 min 0.2 mi |
11. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
12. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/E 802. 1 min 0.2 mi |
13. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
14. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114/E 802. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114/E 802. 1 min 0.3 mi |
17. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Túlio Espanca/EN 114. 1 min 0.2 mi |
19. Keep right to stay on EN 114. 7 mins 5.8 mi |
20. Take the A 6 ramp toward Lisboa/Espanha. 1 min 0.3 mi |
21. Keep left at the fork. 1 min 0.2 mi |
22. Keep left to take A 6/E 90/Autoestrada do Alentejo Central toward Lisboa/Montemor. 47 mins 57.1 mi |
23. Keep left to stay on A 2. 17 mins 15.0 mi |
24. Take the exit toward Marquês de Pombal/Centro. 1 min 0.7 mi |
25. Keep left to stay on Avenida Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco. 1 min 0.3 mi |
26. Bear right onto Túnel do Marquês. 3 mins 0.8 mi |
27. Turn right onto Rua Martens Ferrão. 1 min 0.1 mi |
28. Turn right onto Rua Sousa Martins. 1 min 0.1 mi |
29. Turn left onto Rua Luciano Cordeiro. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
30. Bear left onto Alameda de Santo António dos Capuchos. 1 min 0.1 mi |
31. Bear left onto Campo dos Mártires da Pátria. 1 min 0.1 mi |
32. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: Lisbon Mews - off Rue Saudade - Lafama
From Address: Lisbon, Lisbon, PT
To Address: Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, 1700-111 Lisboa, Portugal
Segment: 4 mi — about 17 mins
1. Drive east. 1 min 0.1 mi |
2. Turn left onto Campo dos Mártires da Pátria. 1 min 0.2 mi |
3. Bear right onto Rua de Dona Estefânia. 2 mins 0.4 mi |
4. Bear right to stay on Rua de Dona Estefânia. 1 min 0.1 mi |
5. Enter Largo Dona Estefânia and take the 3rd exit onto Avenida Casal Ribeiro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
6. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Casal Ribeiro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
7. Turn right to stay on Avenida Casal Ribeiro. 1 min 0.2 mi |
8. Bear right onto Praça do Duque de Saldanha. 1 min 0.1 mi |
9. Bear left to stay on Praça do Duque de Saldanha. 1 min 0.1 mi |
10. Turn right onto Praça Duque de Saldanha. 3 mins 0.8 mi |
11. Bear left onto Avenida da República (Túnel). 3 mins 0.9 mi |
12. Bear right toward Norte/Aeroporto/Alameda das Linhas de Torres/Lumiar. 1 min 0.1 mi |
13. Turn right to take the ramp toward A1 Norte/Aeroporto. 1 min 0.2 mi |
14. Take exit 4 toward Camarate/Charneca. 1 min 0.1 mi |
15. Keep left toward Camarate/Charneca. 1 min 0.1 mi |
16. Turn left to take the ramp toward Camarate/Charneca/Alta de Lisboa. 1 min 0.2 mi |
17. Enter Rotunda Nelson Mandela and take the 1st exit onto Avenida Santos e Castro. 1 min 0.1 mi |
18. Exit the roundabout onto Avenida Santos e Castro. 2 mins 1.2 mi |
19. Your destination is on the right. 1 min |
Notes: AC 1917 12:50 pm