Lakes of Covadonga Day Trip

Discover the wilderness of the Picos de Europa National Park on this bird-watching day trip to the Lakes of Covadonga from Cangas de Onís. Experience the natural and ethnographic allure of Asturias!

Explore the Lakes of Covadonga

After gathering at the parking lot of Llerado Street in Cangas de Onís, embark on a journey to explore the beauty of the Picos de Europa National Park.

For 3.5 hours, explore the stunning Covadonga, Enol, and Ercina lakes at an altitude of 1100 meters. Learn about the landscape's formation, enjoy the surroundings, and capture notable photos. The route emphasizes the area's nature, geology, and ethnography.

Next, visit Vega de Enol, the birthplace of the renowned Gamoneu cheese, where you will learn about cheese-making from local shepherds and taste this delicacy.

Continue to the Mirador de la Reina for impressive views. Equipped with binoculars and telescopes, observe birds of prey such as vultures and golden eagles. Discover the bearded vultures' reintroduction project and its notable history.

Throughout the tour, learn about other wildlife in the park, including bears, wolves, and chamois. At the end of the adventure, return to the meeting point with lasting memories.

Pet Policy

Pets are welcome on this activity, but all dogs must wear muzzles. Large dogs will require a children's ticket for admission.