A trip around the top bit of Galicia

We began today at Praia de las Catedrales, a beach 15 km north of Ribadeo where the rock formations rival our own 12 Apostles. Pre booked tickets, at no charge, and low tide are necessary. We spent a couple of hours wandering in caves between crevices and under arches. 

We then headed further west to Cedeira, a large coastal town with ts Viking history.

And Gaelic heritage.

The further west the less people on the beach.

Further her north we explored Cabo Ortegal. Wild horses and cattle roam free and rule the road, not budging as you drive up to them.

The views along the coast are expansive. The tiny hamlet of St Andrew, so called because his relics were found here. 

Galician Horreo.

St Andrews church. It seems like you can come here for a miracle cure, judging by the offerings inside. Wax legs, arms, faces and even whole bodies. The stone work on all the buildings is beautiful.

We had seen these critters at the beach earlier and that's what everyone here was eating.

Clouds formed as the air cooled rising up the cliffs.

Horses also enjoyed the views, but not the flies so much.

At Vixia de Herbeira is a huge wind farm, which are found all over Spain. Horses wander below turbines and beside the highest sea cliffs of Southern Europe.