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Ribadavia

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June 26, 2023

Set in a fertile valley alongside the Rio Mino, Ribadavia has, for hundreds of years, produced Riberio wines. It seemed a good reason to visit.

Ponferrada & Monforte de Lemos

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June 24, 2023

We took the A6 motorway up and through the Montes de Leon, winding our way […]

Leon & Astorga

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June 22, 2023

Leon was originally founded by Romans as a camp for the Seventh Legion in AD68, whilst Astorga was an important trading centre for the Maragatos from the 8th century.

Fromista & Carrion de los Condes

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June 20, 2023

In 1066, whilst England’s Harold was unable to repel William the Conqueror and may or may not have been killed by an arrow shot through his eye, a church was begun to be built in Fromista.

Burgos

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June 17, 2023

After a false start and getting lost in the Rioja vineyards, we eventually made it to Burgos.

Haro – Capital of Rioja

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June 16, 2023

We left the Basque Country for the second time and returned to La Rioja to visit its commercial centre, Haro – Capital of Rioja.

Elciego (Eltziego)

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June 14, 2023

Leaving the locals at Logrono to sleep off their hangovers before re-enacting slaying the French – again – we headed out in morning sunshine to Elciego.