Our time in Baiona was very enjoyable but it came time to head south. An easy day trip to Porto, here we are crossing the border at the Rio Mina:
and then through the breakwaters and into the Rio Douro.
Our time in Baiona was very enjoyable but it came time to head south. An easy day trip to Porto, here we are crossing the border at the Rio Mina:
and then through the breakwaters and into the Rio Douro.
On top of the hill above the town was a large statue, we had a climb up there.
The hill seemed to be church, the path up having the ‘stations of the cross’:
and an alter at the top
A Crucifixion scene:
and above it all a huge Madonna which looks like a memorial, or a blessing, to seafarers
Plus beautiful views over the Atlantic:
We had a walk round the peninsular that encompassed the fort.
A lovely sunny day that included fortifications:
Shrines:
romantic architecture:
and a memorial to the crew of the Pinta.