Etapa Cadavedo-Luarca (Camino de Santiago)

El sábado 13 de mayo hemos hecho la etapa del Camino de Santiago Cadavedo-Luarca. Os mostramos algunas fotos de esta preciosa ruta:

Comienzo de etapa

Iglesia de San Miguel de Canero

Hacia Canero

Rachel Filiatrault (izq.) y Jean-Paul Ross (dcha.), peregrinos canadienses en su tercer Camino de Santiago

Lavadero de Barcia

Un descanso

San Sebastián de Barcia

Flor de manzano

Iris

Jardines de Marisol

Carmen y Visitación

Sara, Rosana, Yolanda, Marta y Carmen (izda.-dcha.)

Ensalada mixta

Paella

Sara y Rosana

Todos en la mesa

Etapa del Camino: Cadavedo-Luarca

La EOI de Luarca os invita participar en esta etapa del camino que está programada dentro del Proyecto “La EOI de Luarca en el Camino de Santiago” Pretendemos que las lenguas de comunicación sean el inglés y el francés y también que invitéis a participar a familiares o amigos. Queremos que sea una actividad abierta a toda la comunidad en relación con nuestra EOI. Deseamos que sea un día de convivencia en este tramo final del curso.

Fecha: Sábado, 13 de mayo.

Hora de salida: La salida de Luarca será a las 9:30 horas desde la estación de autobuses. Nos dirigiremos a Cadavedo en el ALSA y llegaremos a las 9:45 para emprender la etapa. Los que prefieran pueden ir directamente al punto de partida de la etapa (parada de autobús de Cadavedo).

Cabe también la posibilidad de ir en un autobús desde la EOI de Luarca, siempre que hubiese un número importante de personas interesadas.

Duración: Esta etapa tiene una duración aproximada de 4 horas y media (16 Km.).

Llegada: Llegaremos aproximadamente a las 15:00 al restaurante “Jardines de Marisol”, para comer todos juntos. El menú tiene un precio de 12€ por persona. Se aconseja también llevar algún bocadillo o refrigerio para el camino.

Etapa: Toda la jornada discurre por el concejo de Valdés y pasa en primer lugar por Villademoros. Tras esta localidad se sale a la antigua N-632, por la que avanzamos hasta llegar a un camino que va en paralelo a esta nacional. Llegamos así a San Cristóbal y más tarde a Querúas, para salir esta vez a la nueva N-632, con más tráfico. Más adelante se vuelve a la antigua N-632, que se deja nuevamente para subir hasta la iglesia de San Miguel de Canero y reencontrarnos en la bajada con la N-634. Hay que tomar dirección Luarca y cruzar posteriormente sobre el río Esva, curso que nace en la Sierra de Tineo y que fluye hacia el Cantábrico. Tras el puente se deja la carretera a la altura de un hostal y se sigue, ya por camino, hacia la playa de Cueva. Mil metros más adelante se llega a la N-634 y siguiéndola se pasa junto al pueblo de Caroyas. Sobre el asfalto de la nacional y varios caminos llegaremos hasta un cartel que señaliza, a la derecha, La Rampla. Si hacemos caso a este desvío llegaremos hasta Luarca, pasando por la iglesia de San Sebastián de Barcia. Desde Barcia salimos a la N-632 en dirección a Luarca, Barcellina y Villar donde comeremos.

Equipamiento: Ropa y calzado cómodo. Se aconseja llevar un chubasquero, por si llueve. La etapa no presenta dificultad, puede realizarse con tenis o botas de monte.

Inscripciones: Contactar con la profesora correspondiente. Debemos saber el número aproximado de participantes para contratar el autobús y también para encargar el menú en el restaurante.

¡Os esperamos, vuestra participación es imprescindible!

Marcapáginas premiados

Damos la enhorabuena a los premiados en el concurso de marcapáginas 2017. Aquí os mostramos los marcapáginas ganadores. Los premiados son:

• Sol Suárez Alonso-Buenaposada, de 2º de NB de Francés.

• José Antonio Granda Quintana, de 1º NB de Inglés

Aquí os mostramos unas fotografías de la entrega de premios que tuvo lugar el pasado jueves.

Fallo del concurso fotográfico "Una imagen en el Camino"

La fotografía ganadora del concurso ha sido "The reward is on The Way", realizada por María Teresa Gayol Baniela, de 1º de Nivel Intermedio de inglés. ¡Enhorabuena!

Exposición de fotografías del concurso fotográfico "Una imagen en el camino"

Os presentamos los trabajos presentados por los alumnos participantes en el concurso "Una imagen en el camino".

Esperamos que os hayan gustado estas preciosas fotografías. ¡Que gane el mejor!

Documental de Paulo Coelho sobre su experiencia en el Camino

Os presentamos un documental en inglés subtitulado en español sobre la experiencia de Paulo Coelho en su recorrido por el Camino de Santiago.

A good documentary, El Camino a Santiago, follows Paulo Coelho’s return to Spain. The Camino is a special place for the author, if it was during his Camino that he realized his dream was to become a writer. There is also an epic version of Paulo singing Frank Sinatra’s song “My Way.” The full 42 minute video is on Youtube:

Esperamos que lo disfrutéis.

Sun, Sea, Sand… & Cider: Take Me To Asturias!

Known as “the white town on the green coast”, Luarca is another attractive fishing village of white-washed houses on the Asturian coastline, but this time considerably bigger than Cudillero with a bit more to see. For me the most fascinating place was the historic slate table in the fisherman’s quarter where the sailors would meet each day. 

On mornings when the weather was particularly rough they would cast a vote on whether they should set sail that day, or stay at home, by placing a token into either a model ship or a model house. If more tokens were placed in the boat, off they sailed, more in the house and it was deemed safer to stay at home – fishing after all can be a dangerous business in these storm-filled waters. 

This was an early example of micro-democracy in action and indeed the community-minded locals also provided for the widows of dead seamen, by reserving them their fair share of any catch. Aside from learning about these old traditions I also loved the seaside cemetery, with its gleaming white gravestones overlooking the Atlantic, and the port itself was fun to spend some time in, with colourful boats moored to the quay and several bars full of a young people (watching Euro 2016 at the time of my visit).

The white town on the green coast… 

A mural above the table depicts life of old…

http://www.urbantravelblog.com/feature/asturias-spain/

Camino de Santiago: Beginner's guide

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Concurso fotográfico: una imagen en el camino

Charla de Jason Preater

Los alumnos de la Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Luarca asistieron a la charla coloquio de Jason Preater el jueves 26 de enero. El ponente nos contó sus experiencias como guía en el camino de Santiago. Los alumnos han participado con mucho interés preguntándole sobre su trabajo. Os presentamos algunas fotos y un vídeo de esta actividad.

Esperamos que os hayan gustado.

Lugares insólitos - Redacciones de inglés

Os presentamos algunos de los trabajos realizados por los alumnos de C1 de inglés sobre la descripción de un lugar insólito en el camino de Santiago a su paso por Luarca y alrededores. Todos los relatos os descubrirán lugares maravillosos. ¡Animaos a leer y descubrir!

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A LOOKOUT POINT FOR ALL SENSES

It was once said that the journey is more important than the destination. Perhaps this quote can’t be applied to all those pilgrims who dream about arriving in Santiago and getting their “compostela”, but the fact is that “the way” is full of unnoticed and amazing places.

One of them is set in Luarca, a picturesque and small fishing village. We must cross the town and go uphill for 500m until El Chano (literally “the plain” in Asturian local language). Once there, we just have to take a green path until a small,white chapel and we will have arrived to a stunning lookout point where all our senses will be stimulated.

Our sight will be delighted with the view of old, white, fishing houses with slate roofs, which seem to climb the cliffs around the port. Just below us, a quiet river crosses the town and runs under several lovely bridges, before it ends into the Cantabric Sea. The sound of the seagulls, the ships and the church bells, fight to break a peaceful silence, while the smell of the sea brings to our minds the taste of the typical dishes made of fish and seafood. If you add to all of this an astonishing sunset, the whole picture is simply beautiful.

Finally, an advice for the pilgrims: this place will give you peace and calm for your souls; the risk you take is that perhaps you will not want to finish your way.

 A view of Luarca from the lookout point.

Isaac Cernuda Rubio

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PLAYA DEL SILENCIO

Located on the western coast of Asturias and, at a short drive from the picturesque fishing village of Cudillero, ‘Playa del Silencio’, also known as ‘El Gaviero’, is one of the most beautiful and tranquil unspoilt beaches that one can find in the region.

Classified as a protected area, this peaceful natural location is a must-see for Pilgrims travelling The Way as well as for tourists who love wild and unique sceneries.

The beach is within walking distance from Castañeras village, so most of the route can be done by car except for the last 250 metres which must be walked.

At this point, one can enjoy breathtaking views from the edge of the nearby cliff before descending a few steep steps towards the sandy area.

This terrific shell-shaped small bay has a length that does not exceed 500 metres. That is to say, half a kilometre full of incredible treasures such as the impressive protective cliffs, the islets scattered on the shore, the mixture of fine golden sand with pebbles and the quality and characteristic crystalline colour of its calm waters.

Therefore, this is the ideal place to enjoy diverse activities, from snorkelling, scuba diving or taking a dip in the sea, to going for a walk along the seashore, sunbathing or chilling out while you get away from it all.

In short, its name says it all, ‘Playa del Silencio’ is a silent and secluded spot which welcomes its visitors and where time stands still. So, just for the peace and quiet that you feel in such an idyllic landscape, it is worth discovering this magical corner and its unsurpassed beauty.

It will not let you down!

Teresa Pérez López

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VIAVELEZ, A SPECIAL SPOT ON THE WAY

When you are travelling The Way, you can enjoy places and landscapes which give you the strength that you need to continue and reach your goal. Probably, you are tired and you only pay attention to the typical famous places on the road, but there are other unusual spots that you should know.

I am talking about a spot in my village La Caridad, one of the places where Pilgrims tend to stop to rest when they are doing The Way. La Caridad is a little village on the north coast of Asturias where you can enjoy the sea and the mountain. Apart from this, I recommend visiting Viavelez. It is a little harbour close to La Caridad where you can rest and hear only the sea, the most relaxing noise in the world. You can take pleasure in the sea smell which helps you to be in contact with the nature and to recharge one’s batteries.

On the other hand, you can visit an ancient palace which was built in 1918. It is called “Palacio de Jardón” and its beauty impresses everybody who visits it. If you are interested in history and culture, you have to visit it. Moreover, you can enjoy its impressive sight if the owner lets you to access to the roof.

To visit Viavelez, it is true that you will need to walk two more kilometers to access to this harbour due to the fact that The Way doesn’t pass exactly through this place. However, I really recommend it to you as it is a fantastic place which sometimes people don’t pay attention to.

Lidia Sánchez Núñez

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TAURAN BEACH

There are a lot of lovely spots to see in ‘El Camino’ in its path through the Asturian coastline. However, near Luarca, I would like to recommend you a tiny beach that thanks to being off the beaten track remains unspoiled, something really remarkable nowadays.

We start our trip on El Chano, a small village near Luarca. Going west, we find an unpaved road that leads us to the beach slope. It’s a quite dangerous path across a green pine forest. Approximately in the middle of the descent way, we can start to appreciate the overwhelming beauty of this seashore.

Between two prominent rock capes, a narrow tongue of blue sea water penetrates towards the land. No more than 50 meters separate one side from the other. It looks like a poky Norwegian fiord.

Near where the sea starts to widen, there is a cute island highly valued by the fishermen.

In addition, here is also an inactive quay where, during summertime, children take advantage to swim due to its near rocks and depth of water.

Our way down ends in an amazing and small beach with rolling stones and fine yellow sand. There you can smell the intoxicating fragrance of the salt water or hear the song of the seagulls.

The water here is calm and clean, away from crowded touristy routes.

Behind the beach, there is a little green grassland and a stream to complete a unique dreamscape, Tauran beach. A hidden must-see.

                                                                                              Óscar Rodríguez Gudín

¡Esperamos que os hayan gustado!

Charla-coloquio sobre el Camino de Santiago

El departamento de Inglés de La Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Luarca os invita a participar en esta actividad que tendrá lugar en el Salón de Actos en dos sesiones. La segunda será para  alumnos de nivel básico. Esperamos vuestra participación y podéis difundirlo entre vuestros amigos y todas las personas interesadas en la lengua de Shakespeare. ¡Hasta pronto!