A natural return from the south of Galicia is to drive the coastal road towards Bayona, and enjoy dinner in any of their taverns.

I also learned something I was totally unaware of: one of the vessels that “discovered” America, La Pinta, ended up in Bayona. So, Bayona citizens in the late 15th century were the first ones in getting news of the new discovery. Apart from that, Bayona is one of the top summer destinations in the area, with two really nice areas to be explored.

First, the Castle of Monterreal, now hosting a Parador Nacional, which is a fortress governing the town, and with a clear strategic importance in the old time, to defend the town from the different attacks, including pirates as Francis Drake.

The old town is also worth a visit, as the many taverns concentrated in just a few hundreds of meters create a very lively atmosphere, which warms your visit, literally.