3 routes through Spain for children, youth and adults

asturias dinosaurs museum

Any age is good to go on an adventure. Now that the holidays are approaching for many, it may be a good time to let go and do some unusual activity that gives us new experiences, broadens our knowledge and awakens other concerns, either with family or friends.

In this post We travel three exciting routes through Spain dedicated to children, youth and adults. A route for every age that manages to make us smile this summer.

Children: Route of the Dinosaurs

On the eastern coast of Asturias each day that passes more fossils and traces of the presence of dinosaurs appear in the north of the country. The route of the dinosaurs of Asturias covers the coastline between the towns of Gijón and Ribadesella. Throughout nine sites we will discover the footprints that the dinosaurs left in this place millions of years ago.

Take the route of the dinosaurs of Asturias is a fun and educational way to introduce the little ones to science and the world of paleontology in an incomparable setting such as the beautiful Asturian coast.

The most popular and accessible deposit in Asturias is located in Colunga. Here, the visitor can contemplate one of the largest sauropod tracks in the world, 125 centimeters in diameter. Along with the Colunga site, the Tereñes Cliff is one of the most important. It is located in the vicinity of Ribadesella and four dinosaur tracks stand out that preserve the footprints of hands and feet.

footprints

Ribadesella beach, in addition to being one of the most touristy, has numerous quadruped dinosaur tracks, probably sauropods, which are easily visible on the cliff.

On the beach of Merón there is the trail that a quadruped dinosaur left when walking. Meanwhile, in Playa de Vega there is one of the sites of dinosaur footprints of great scenic beauty, in which you can see three icons left by these reptiles during the Jurassic.

The route ends in the town of Tazones, a town near the mouth of the Villaviciosa estuary. where you can see numerous footprints of caudruped dinosaurs, theropods and small ornithopods.

To learn more about dinosaurs and their presence in Asturias, it is worth visiting the MUJA, that is, the Jurassic Museum of Asturias. It is located in the council of Colunga and shows the evolution of life on Earth from its beginnings to the appearance of the human being, with special emphasis on the Mesozoic era. So that the little ones can have fun while learning about dinosaurs, activities, workshops and games are organized at MUJA to make the visit more enjoyable. 

Youth: The Camino de Santiago

Camino Santiago Pilgrims

The Camino de Santiago is one of those routes that you have to do at least once in your life, either by a promise, by reason of Faith or by a challenge set to overcome alone or in company. Every year thousands of people undertake a long journey on foot to Santiago de Compostela, where the Apostle Santiago is buried.

It is a very interesting route for young people since, although it requires a great effort, it allows them to meet people from all corners of the planet and interesting places in the Spanish geography. Arriving in Santiago de Compostela after long days on foot and sleeping in the open to get the long-awaited "Compostela" that accredits them as pilgrims is an unforgettable experience.

the Camino de Santiago

There are many routes to do the Camino de Santiago. The most important are: French, Aragonese, Portuguese, northern, primitive, English, Salvadorian, Basque, Boyana, Baztan, Madrid, Catalan, Ebro, Levante, southeast, wool, silver , Sanabrés, Cádiz, Mozarabic and Fisterra.

Once you have decided to undertake this long trip to Santiago de Compostela, you have to choose between doing the Camino de Santiago on your own or in an organized way with a tourism agency. Both ways have their advantages and disadvantages, but depending on the expectations and motivations of the trip, one way or another of traveling to this Galician town will be more interesting.

Adults: El Caminito del Rey

king's walk

Given its danger, this route is perfect to release adrenaline. El Caminito del Rey is located in Malaga within a beautiful natural setting from where you can contemplate the landscape from the footbridges and a suspension bridge at a height of 105 meters.

It is an infrastructure from the early twentieth century rehabilitated in 2015 to be able to enjoy active tourism that involves a certain risk factor, aspects accepted by visitors when they decide to make the route. After all, the Caminito del Rey has a black legend after several hikers have lost their lives trying to cross it.

king malaga road

At present you can make excursions along the Caminito del Rey by prior reservation. The total route of the Caminito del Rey is 7,7 km, of which 4,8 km. are accesses and 2,9 kms. from door to door of the catwalks (catwalk - Valle del Hoyo - catwalk). The estimated time to complete the entire journey is 3 or 4 hours.

The characteristics of the Caminito del Rey make mobility in certain sections difficult, so it must be borne in mind that taking this route is not just taking a walk through the mountains. You don't have to be an athlete to do it, but before you go, it is advisable to read the recommendations on the Caminito website. to avoid unexpected surprises once we are on the tour.


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