If you love history and nature, don't miss this day trip to the lakes and basilica of Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, embarking on a scenic route along the Asturian coast leading us to Lastres. An unforgettable trip in Asturias awaits!
Day Trip Details
We'll pick you up at the indicated time in the center of Oviedo, and from there, we'll travel to the east of the Principality of Asturias to visit the famous Lakes of Covadonga, a beautiful set of lakes located in the western massif of the Picos de Europa National Park.
The first stop will be at the Entrelagos viewpoint, where we'll enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Lake Ercina and Lake Enol. After learning about the glacial origin of both lakes, we'll head for the Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga. Next to this neo-Romanesque temple, built between 1877 and 1901, we'll learn about the history of King Pelayo and the Spanish Reconquest.
We'll continue the tour at the Covadonga Sanctuary, where we'll see the cave that houses the image of the Virgin, popularly known as the Santina. We'll also visit the Royal Pantheon, where the remains of Don Pelayo and other Asturian kings rest.
After visiting the Covadonga Sanctuary, we'll head for Cangas de Onís, where we'll enjoy a short guided tour. After this short tour, you'll have 2 hours of free time to get yourself lunch. You can also take advantage of this time to take pictures next to the iconic Roman bridge of Cangas. Under its arch, you'll also see the famous Victoria Cross, one of the main symbols of the Principality of Asturias.
Then, we'll continue the trip towards Lastres. There, we'll take a guided tour of this town to discover its most charming corners. Finally, we'll return to the initial meeting point after 12 hours.
Other Day Trips to Covadonga
In case there’s no availability for our Covadonga tour, we recommend taking a look at the following trips:
Itinerary Changes
Please note that the Covadonga Lakes are located within the Picos de Europa National Park, which has regulations governing parking and access. It's also possible that the park may close access for organisational reasons or that the time spent at the lakes may be reduced without prior notice, as it's a national park. Should this occur, we'll devote more time to the other stops on the trip.
Access to the Lakes of Covadonga
Depending on the parking space that the park assigns us, the access to the Lakes of Covadonga will include a climb of 200 or 400 stairs.
