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.