Covadonga Day Trip (Small Group)

The lakes of Covadonga, the Holy Cave, the Sanctuary, Cangas de Onis... Enjoy this and much more with this reduced-group excursion from Oviedo. It'll be an unforgettable day!

Description

At the designated time, we will pick you up from the Oviedo train station and head east to visit Covadonga. We will travel to this iconic place in Asturias by minibus, in a small group with a maximum of 8 people.

First, we will go to Ercina Lake, located in the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park. Traveling in a small vehicle allows us to get closer to the lakes without walking long distances. We will admire the views from the Entrelagos viewpoint, ideal for seeing the famous lakes of Covadonga and the surrounding alpine landscapes.

Next, we will visit the Holy Cave of Covadonga, home to the image of La Santina and the remains of Don Pelayo, the first king of the Asturian monarchy. The area surrounding the cave is remarkable.

After learning about the history of the cave and the significance of the Virgin of Covadonga for Asturians, we will head to the Basilica of Santa María la Real, a notable example of neo-Romanesque architecture in Spain.

We will then visit Cangas de Onis, where you will have an hour of free time to enjoy local gastronomy. Finally, we will visit the Roman Bridge and the Santa Cruz chapel.

This reduced-group tour will conclude with our return to Oviedo after a total of 8 hours.