Camino del Norte Day 7

A short 13km walk to our next town of Vicente today. The sun was out, and not a cloud in the sky the whole day—a leisurely stroll in the sunshine and by the sea.

A scenic view of a coastal town featuring buildings with red roofs, a sandy beach, and a calm sea under a clear sky.
The morning sun on Camillas

We had a carb-heavy breakfast of toast and jam, washed down with a good coffee and headed off for the day. Because the walk was shorter today we took our time and took in the sunshine.

A sunny pathway lined with trees and a fence, featuring a person walking along the cobblestone path.
Heading out of Camillas

Today’s path for the main part followed the road to the San Vicente, but we strayed off a couple of times. Once for a coffee by the beach and the other to walk along the beach into San Vicente rather than along the road. We also decided to stop for lunch and grab a burger along the way. Something we don’t normally do.

A scenic view of a coastal walking path beside the sea, with people walking and green fields in the foreground under a clear blue sky.
The beach where we stopped for a coffee

There were quite a few in the water, mainly surfers. Many surf schools were along the way. Many camper vans were driving about or parked up along the roadside in designated areas for camping. The tail end of the season I suppose.

A person walking along a road beside green fields and a coastline under a clear blue sky.
San Vicente in the distance

It wasn’t long before we could see San Vicente in the distance but we took our time getting there. No point in rushing today.

A scenic view of a road leading towards a beach with waves and a distant town under a clear blue sky.
San Vicente beach below

When we approached the beach, I suggested we walk along that rather than going along the road. The tide was out, making it easy to walk along the wet, compacted sand.

Two surfers walking on a sandy beach carrying their surfboards, with a scenic backdrop of houses and trees on a sunny day.
Surfs up
A wide view of a sandy beach with a clear blue sky and distant hills, capturing a peaceful coastal scene.
Vast expanse of sand

I was feeling peckish, so I suggested to Ron that we grab a burger when we could at some point on our way into town. Dinner wasn’t going to be till 8pm so this would tie us over till then.

A man sitting on a bench by the waterfront, relaxing while looking at the view. A motorcycle is parked nearby, and a road with vehicles runs alongside the pathway.
We cross a long bridge to get to San Vicente
A scenic view of a bridge leading to a town, with a car driving on the road beside a body of water, under a clear blue sky.
More of the bridge
A serene view of a river estuary with several boats anchored, and a person standing in the shallow water, surrounded by lush green hills under a clear blue sky.
Boats stranded in the low tide
A view of a coastal town with sandy shores and a river, under a clear blue sky.
A different view of the town
A serene view of a calm river reflecting the cloudy blue sky, with distant land and a small boat visible in the water.
Looking towards the beach from the town
A picturesque view of a calm harbor with a small blue boat in the foreground, reflecting clouds and nearby buildings against the water's surface.
San Vicente
Close-up view of a historic stone building with intricate architecture against a partly cloudy sky.
The church of San Vicente Santa Maria de los Angeles
Low-angle view of an ancient stone structure under a cloudy sky, with a vintage street lamp in the foreground.
A different view of the church
A serene landscape view featuring a river reflecting the sky, surrounded by green hills and trees under a cloudy sky.
The sun setting behind the church

So that’s it for today. Not much else to report on. Feeling a lot better and seem to be getting over the bug I had reasonably quickly.

Time to go and get some dinner. Thanks for reading and Buen Camino. 🤗

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