Port Saint Jean De Luz is also known for its fishing, formerly whaling and cod fishing and now focusing more on sardines and tuna. There are numerous trawlers in and around the port, which drag nets through the water to catch fish. These trawlers draw the public, who often watch as the fishermen come into port and sell their fresh catches on shore.
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Port Saint-Jean-de-Luz is located on the Atlantic coast of France, mere miles from the Spanish border. This busy area has seen a lot of history through the years - the marriage of Louis XIV and Maria Theresa took place in its church in 1660, it served as an important port during the Peninsular War in the early 1800s, and it became a very popular high society destination as a beachside resort town in the 1900s.
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The Port of Sain-Jean-de-Luz was seen on a tour of the Basque area of France and Spain.The Basque, Catalan, and Galician cultures all have unique cultural heritage and history in this area, which we will dive into this week.

The harbor is well protected from the ocean by sea walls, which makes it a popular mooring location for boaters sailng along the Basque Coast of Northern Spain.
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As I’ve shared over the past few weeks, Spain is full of rich history, beautiful architecture, and lovely flora. I hope you enjoyed the photos and hopefully learned something new!

Sometimes, you encounter cats (gatos) during your travels, and since today is Friday, I’m sharing a light-hearted picture of these sweet ones that we encountered in León. Happy Friday!
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A look inside the chapel at Monasterio Benedictino de San Salvador del Monte Irago in León. This monastery was built in the 12th century, and the exposed stone and arch ceiling transports you back in time while inside. It is viewed as a calm space on the Camino to connect with others and/or attend a service if desired.
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I loved this little spot we discovered during our trip down the camink. These homes are located in Santa Catalina De Somoza, one of many cities located along El Camino de Santiago. The area is named for the church around which the houses were built. A lovely and quiet part of the walk as we made our way to León.
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