Gwendolyn Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Being constrained to exactly 4 weeks across the channel because family /other commitments are squeezing time, it is tempting to head for somewhere we know and like. But now wondering if we should strike out for somewhere new to us. Asturias / Galicia is a thought. Considered advice / opinions are sought re: Weather in June? Distance too far for 4 weeks [we like a leisurely amble and Tunnel is booked already]? Must sees? Must avoids? Good campsites? Food of the area? Scenery? And anything else??? Many thanks Gwen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muswell Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 We took family holidays in Asturias for 5years in a row and have been back twice since. Beautiful scenery, good food and quiet, especially in June which is before the Spanish holiday season; it is popular with the Spanish who are fed-up with the heat. Doesn't suffer from the hordes of sun-seekers that blight the South...mainly because the weather is not so predictable.. June is very pleasant but not hot and it can rain quite a lot, which is why it's called the Costa Verde. Galicia is nice too but a bit far and I prefer Asturias anyway. Sea food , cider and fabada. Great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 do it......Have only been in July/August but June should be OK and quieter...the seafood is generally fantastic, had some very memorable fish meals in Galicia....We traveled across the Northern coast to Galicia then down coast of Portugal, much prefer the north west and centre than the south..we had 6 weeks or so, but a month plenty just for the north.....I would just hack down to make the most of the region, its only takes 2 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjl Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hi. We have visited half a dozen times over the last 15 years and we are visiting again this June. Potes in the Picos de Europa is worth a few days, a beautiful valley in the mountains with an interesting cable car at Fuentes De. Further west in Galicia the city of Saintiago de Compostela is a gem. The old town has lots of windy lanes leading up to the cathedral. In June you will see the pilgrims walking round the town and lots of bars with excellent tapas. The campsite is a bus ride away but, if the university has ended its term there is parking. The roads have colour codes for parking, some free and some pay. I had a week at the university a few years ago in august and saw campervans parking overnight from where it's an easy 5 minute walk into the old town. I have also stayed at the campsite which is in tres so plenty of shade. A Coruna is worth a visit with an old city and a museum celebrating when they fought off the british who were lost and thought they were invading a different city! Best to avoid coast campsites at weekends. The locals flood in and the spainish don't think its time to socialise until midnight soooooo if you need your sleep like us be careful where you camp on Fridays and Saturdays. Good travelling Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solwaybuggier Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 We did NW Spain & Portugal last year, and loved it. Seafood is stunning, lots of variety in scenery. We enjoyed good weather - but have had plenty of rain in Cantabria in the past. Only area we didn't like was O Grove & Sanxenxo to w of Pontevedra, too crowded, but Pontevedra itself was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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