The final day of the bike journey took me through wetlands, mountains, and heat, with a few unexpected encounters before finally reaching Tarifa.

Feeling sick but unwilling to stop, I took on the beach crossing through Doñana before continuing towards Cádiz.

Feeling increasingly unwell, I pushed through the final stretch to Matalascañas ahead of a potentially challenging ride through Doñana National Park.

Feeling under the weather, I crossed the last stretch of Portugal and returned to Spain for the final 300km of the journey.

A ride on the Algarve coast, a much-needed bike repair, and growing fatigue.

Another long day in the heat brought me to Lagos, where I cleaned my bike, explored the cliffs and beaches.

After two ferry crossings and 141km of riding, I made it to Porto Covo, where I met another bikepacker whose journey was just beginning.

I made it to Lisbon after a long day of riding through the countryside.

Another day along the Portuguese coast brought me to Nazaré, where I met another cyclist and reflected on the risks of the final stretch.

A long, flat day along the Portuguese coast.

I crossed into Portugal today, but after two months on the road, I found myself questioning how much longer I want to keep riding.

Leaving Santiago marked the start of the final leg of my journey, and I found myself struggling more than expected with being back on my own.

A rest day in Santiago gave my body a chance to recover while I caught up on some photo editing and spent the day exploring the city.

A nice and easy ride into Santiago de Compostela marked the end of the Camino del Norte, where I collected my final pilgrimage passport and reunited with Irene.

A big day of climbing took me inland from Mondoñedo to Arzúa, with 1,800m of elevation and a long lunch stop in Guitiriz.

Leaving behind the coast and my favourite campsite of the trip, I rode inland towards Mondoñedo, sadly leaving the coast behind.

After a noisy night celebrating the 2026 World Cup final, I set off from Gijón along the northern coast towards Otur, where a meeting with another solo traveller made for a great evening.

Today was all about reaching Gijón, a coastal city in Asturias known for its maritime heritage and lively atmosphere, in time for the World Cup final.

Another demanding but rewarding day on the Camino del Norte.

Thoughts on going the extra mile (literally).