Blog 19: Ria de Arousa
Praia de Coroso, near Ribeira This is our first ‘port of call’ in the second big Ria – Arousa – with Rich, Ashley, Eleanor and George on board Beautiful long sandy beach, turquoise and azure colours of sea and sky. Good way to keep George under control?! Rich, Els, George and I swam back to the boat – quite a distance and a challenge, but we did it! Hauled the anchor up to find it covered in bright green seaweed – looks just like lettuce, enough to feed us all week! Here’s Rich clearing it with a boat hook. Illa de Salvora Illa de Salvora is within the Galicia National Park, together with the island groups of Ons and Cies. Boats have to apply for a permit to anchor around the islands of the National Park, and you are only allowed 10 days per year in order to protect the ecosystem. Approaching the anchorage at Salvora … … lovely morning, perfect blue skies Beautifully clear, clean water A bit of a breeze started ...