Asturias, Road trip Borge Karlsson Asturias, Road trip Borge Karlsson

Day 5 Leon to Oviedo

Puerto Pajares pass on the scenic route N-630 from Leon to Campumanes. Great views. At Campumanes on to motorwat AP-66 direct to Oviedo. Puerto de Pajares 1.378m

We parked on the opposite side of the road to the Parador. Walked over to the Parador and enjoyed the magnificient view.

I remember we left the hot Andalucia (6 days ago) and experienced 38C in Ciudad Real and after that the air became cooler and cooler. Here at Puerto de Pajares we were in for shock, only 11C.

The yearly Tour of Spain (cycling) has passed over Puerto de Pajares around 20 times

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The Cyclades Islands, Road trip Borge Karlsson The Cyclades Islands, Road trip Borge Karlsson

Around Paros Island

Paros island suits anyone, any age group and offers a good mixture of Greek hospitality, charming inland and costal villages and smallish towns. Excellent and varied accommodation, international atmosphere, good nightlife, great selection of tavernas, bars, retaurants. Interesting ancient monuments monasteries and churches and some spectacular sandy beaches.

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