Ribadesella, Asturias

Follow-up to Funicular de Bulnes, Picos de Europa, Asturias from Transversality - Robert O'Toole

The Rio Sella cascades down from the Picos de Europa, quickly losing its momentum, and flowing out into the Bay of Biscay at the smart sea side resort of Ribadesella.

On several occasions we drove the short distance along the twisty coast road from Llanes, for drinks and food at the elegant Pastelería-Bombonería Nerian.

Ribadesella's long beach:

Just like Baywatch:

Lawrence always finds interesting material for a beach sculpture:

The Hotel Villarosario is one of many elegant buildings:

Towns and villages in Asturias usually have a new play area:

The play area is next to a lagoon with a series of bird hides. We spotted a citrine warbler in the trees.

ThePastelería-Bombonería Nerian serves great pizza, hambuergesas, and an amazing selection of confections:

Robert O'Toole : 01 Jun 2009 07:23 |  Tags: Asturias Travel Writing |  Comments (0) |  Report a problem