Whilst we continue to enjoy warm, dry and bright weather it has become rather windy of late. Not the ideal conditions to set off on a 20+ mile bike ride but the roads were all quiet and much of the route was off road.

We headed west to the Port of Conil, capturing the graveyard of anchors and views from the lighthouse back across the sea towards Conil de la Frontera.

The anchors look as though they have been abandoned but apparently, they are all utilised during the Tuna fishing season.

Views from above the port at the location of the lighthouse.

We continued to head along the coast, through Roche and then along to Nova Sancti Petri.

The invasions to which the province has been subjected to (as a result of its strategic location between two continents) have left a legacy of military constructions that are still standing today.

This is the case of the torre del Puerco, strategically located on the boundary between Conil and Chiclana de la Frontera. These towers were built in the 16th century and fires were lit on the upper part of the towers to indicate the presence of invading pirates.

As we headed further along this rugged coastline, the beauty of this un-spoiled region of Spain never disappoints.

Finally, we picked up cycle trails which actually run all the way into Chiclana but we stopped at La Barossa for a picnic lunch and then headed back to Conil, our return route taking us along the cliffs between the port of Conil and Conil itself.

On our return, I watched a great game of rugby between France and Wales in the six nations. It could probably have gone either way but for the odd dubious decision but probably in the end, France just about deserved it. Let’s see what Ireland England brings tomorrow.

It was late for the BBQ, the new lights showing off our awning!

This was the route we took along the coast today.