This morning we left at 7.40a.m. after a hearty breakfast of coffee and toast with olive oil (!) en route to Barbate via Baelo Claudia and Atlanterra. Unfortunately we were unable to gain access to the Roman ruins as it was too early. Baelo Claudia is the most comprehensive remains of a Roman town on the whole of the Iberian peninsula. We did however manage to persuade the security guard to let us take one photo hanging out of a balcony!
We then took a beautiful path over the La Plata mountain range to the Camarinal Lighthouse, which dates back to the 16th century, and then made our way to Atlanterra.
From there we made our way to Barbate walking practically the whole way on the beach, where we met several English tourists who had been stranded there because of the ash cloud! Although rain had been forecast and we were wearing our gaiters in readiness, no rain appeared! It was nevertheless very windy. Walking on the sand was extremely tiring but we made good time reaching Barbate at 2.15p.m.
lovely pictures! seems like u had a good day. hope it all continues to go well xx
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