Blog 18: The Beautiful Spanish Rías – Ría Muros
The beautiful Rías Baixas in Galicia on the north-west coast of Spain make a glorious cruising ground and a great place to have guests on board who might not enjoy the rigours of the Atlantic! There are four big Rías – Muros, Arousa, Pontevedra and Vigo, stretching from Cape Finisterre to the Portuguese border. They look rather like fjords, but are in fact flooded valleys with less steep sides. They have a mild, moist climate and are rich in marine life. The waters are generally calm and smooth as the Rías are protected from the Atlantic by several islands which form a designated National Park and conservation area. We spent quite a few weeks exploring this area at the end of last summer and the beginning of this season and enjoyed several visits from family and friends. Muros Our first view of the charming little town of Muros View of the town from our berth The main square in Muros It’s good exercise to take a walk ...