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style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Third stop \u2013 Cangas de On\u00eds: Roman bridge and Asturian charm<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We end in Cangas de On\u00eds, a historical town full of character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cross the iconic Roman bridge with its hanging Victory Cross<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk around the old town or stop at the local market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional lunch with Asturian specialities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Includes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Private vehicle with driver-guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultural and nature-focused stops throughout the 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