Covadonga, Cangas de Onis + 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 and the Asturian Coast.

Description

We will pick you up at your chosen meeting point and travel to the east of Asturias to visit the Lakes of Covadonga in the Picos de Europa National Park. The first stop will be at the Entrelagos viewpoint for a panoramic view of Lake Ercina and Lake Enol. Next, we will visit the Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga, built between 1877 and 1901, and learn about King Pelayo and the Spanish Reconquest.

At the Covadonga Sanctuary, we will see the cave with the image of the Virgin, known as the Santina, and visit the Royal Pantheon, where Don Pelayo and other Asturian kings are buried. After this, we will head to Cangas de Onís for a short guided tour followed by 2 hours of free time for lunch, with an opportunity to take pictures at the Roman bridge of Cangas and the Victoria Cross.

If starting from Cangas de Onís, we conclude the tour there. Starting from Oviedo or Gijón includes a visit to Cangas de Onís and 2 hours of free time, followed by a stop at the San Roque viewpoint for views of Lastres before returning to the meeting points.

Schedule and 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 Cangas de Onís bus station, drop-off at 3 pm

Important: Exit from Cangas

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

Excursion to Covadonga in a Small Group

For excursions not available, consider booking the excursion to Covadonga in a small group from Oviedo or Gijón.

Changes to the Itinerary

Please note that the order of visits may change due to planning needs. Adverse weather conditions may affect access to the lakes, and alternative options will be provided if necessary.