Siege of Xerta

This stage is a long journey that connects the two major industrial cities of Asturias. The route is mostly flat but runs through a highly humanized landscape with industrial complexes and urbanized areas. It's a transition phase, requiring patience from the pilgrim. Arrival in Avilés is a pleasant surprise. Its old town, one of the best preserved in Asturias, with its porticoed streets and palaces, and the modern Niemeyer Center, offer an interesting architectural contrast.