Covadonga, Cangas de Onís + Asturian Coast Day Trip

If you love history and nature, don't miss this day trip to the lakes and basilica of Covadonga, Cangas de Onís, along a scenic route of the Asturian coast leading to the viewpoint of San Roque.

Day Trip Details

We'll pick you up at the specified time at your chosen meeting point and travel to the east of Asturias to visit the famous Lakes of Covadonga, situated in the Picos de Europa National Park. Our first stop is the Entrelagos viewpoint for panoramic views of Lake Ercina and Lake Enol. Following this, we’ll visit the Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga, built between 1877 and 1901, and learn about King Pelayo and the Spanish Reconquest.

We will continue to the Covadonga Sanctuary, where we will see the cave with the image of the Virgin (Santina) and the Royal Pantheon with the remains of Don Pelayo and other Asturian kings.

Next, we’ll head to Cangas de Onís for a short guided tour, followed by 2 hours of free time for lunch. Photos can be taken at the iconic Roman bridge of Cangas and the Victoria Cross, a major symbol of Asturias.

For those starting from Cangas de Onís, the tour concludes there. If starting from Oviedo or Gijón, after visiting Cangas, we will continue to the San Roque viewpoint for coastal views before returning to your respective meeting points.

Schedule & Pickup Points

The tour includes pickup at the following points:

Oviedo: departure at 8 am from Calle Uría 58, drop-off at 8 pmGijón: departure at 8:30 am from the Church of Nuestra Señora de Begoña, Avenida de la Costa 33, drop-off at 7:30 pmCangas de Onís: departure at 10 am from the Cangas de Onís bus station, drop-off at 3 pm

Important: Exit from Cangas

Please note that if you book from Cangas de Onís, the stop at the San Roque viewpoint will not occur.

Day Trip to Covadonga in a Small Group

For an alternative, consider booking the excursion to Covadonga in a small group from Oviedo or Gijón.

Itinerary Changes

Please be aware that the order of visits may change due to planning needs. Adverse weather conditions may affect access to the lakes; if access is not possible, an alternative will be provided.