Covadonga, Cangas de Onís Lakes + Lastres Day Trip

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

Day Trip Details

We'll pick you up at the indicated time at the chosen meeting point and travel to the east of the Principality of Asturias to visit the famous Lakes of Covadonga, located 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. After learning about their glacial origin, 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.

We will continue at the Covadonga Sanctuary, viewing the cave that houses the image of the Virgin, known as the Santina, and the Royal Pantheon which contains the remains of Don Pelayo and other Asturian kings.

Next, we’ll proceed to Cangas de Onís for a short guided tour and then have 2 hours of free time for lunch. You can take pictures by the Roman bridge of Cangas, while also seeing the Victoria Cross, a symbol of Asturias. If you start the tour from Cangas de Onís, we will end the tour there. If you start from Oviedo or Gijón, we will proceed to Lastres after Cangas de Onís for a guided tour of the town.

Finally, we’ll return to the designated meeting points in Oviedo and Gijón.

Schedule & Pickup Points

The tour includes pickup at the following locations:

Oviedo: departure from Calle Uría 58Gijón: departure from Manín Bakery, Calle 17 de Agosto 4Cangas de Onís: departure from a dock at Cangas de Onís bus station

Important: Exit from Cangas

Please note that if you book from Cangas de Onís, the stop at Lastres will not take place.

Day Trip to Covadonga in a Small Group

If our excursion to Covadonga isn't available, we recommend booking the excursion to Covadonga in a small group from Oviedo or Gijón.

Itinerary Changes

Please be aware that due to planning reasons, the order of visits may change. Adverse weather conditions may affect access to the lakes, and alternatives will be provided if necessary.