Covadonga, Cangas de Onís Lakes + Lastres Day Trip, Oviedo

A family of five of us participated in the tour. It exceeded our expectations in terms of organization and the places we...

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

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Access to the Lakes of Covadonga

Not included

Food and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

Calle Uría, Number 58

Reviews of our customers

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March 17, 2026
Anónimo
Florida, United States
A family of five of us participated in the tour. It exceeded our expectations in terms of organization and the places we visited; we were delighted. T...
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September 3, 2026
Jun Yuan
Oviedo, Spain
The trip went very smoothly, and our tour guide, David, was very responsible!
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July 30, 2026
Douglas
Houston, United States
Santiago with Buendia was an excellent guide in both English and Spanish. Very informative on history, culture, and customs. It’s a very long day wit...
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May 23, 2026
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Very informative guide. Would be better to separate groups into English/Spanish only.
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November 6, 2024
Roberto
Talavera De La Reina, Spain
Si estás alojado en Oviedo o Gijón este tour es súper recomendable y cómodo para conocer Cangas de Onís, Covadonga y los lagos...nosotros tuvimos la s...
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October 2, 2024
Alan
Washington, Dc, United States
It was a rainy day, but well worth it regardless. Inez, our guide, was terrific and gave a great tour in both Spanish and English, which must be exhau...
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August 31, 2024
Jose Luis
Mexico
Excellent trip. Well balanced activity with some rest to truly enjoy what Covadonga and Cangas have to offer. If you like the forest, the sound of the...
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May 14, 2025
Daniel Suarez
Chicago, United States
Awesome experience. David was great!
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January 10, 2025
Tania
Gzira, Malta
Santiago nos ha hecho pasar un dia extraordinario.
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June 7, 2024
Ana
Argentina
Very good tour! The guide is excellent and the tour is very well planned. Despite being a large bus, having enough free time in each place you don't f...
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Day Trip Details

We'll pick you up at the indicated time in the center of Oviedo, and from there, we'll travel to the east of the Principality of Asturias to visit the famous Lakes of Covadonga, a beautiful set of lakes located in the western massif of the Picos de Europa National Park.

The first stop will be at the Entrelagos viewpoint, where we'll enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Lake Ercina and Lake Enol. After learning about the glacial origin of both lakes, we'll head for the Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga. Next to this neo-Romanesque temple, built between 1877 and 1901, we'll learn about the history of King Pelayo and the Spanish Reconquest.

We'll continue the tour at the Covadonga Sanctuary, where we'll see the cave that houses the image of the Virgin, popularly known as the Santina. We'll also visit the Royal Pantheon, where the remains of Don Pelayo and other Asturian kings rest.

After visiting the Covadonga Sanctuary, we'll head for Cangas de Onís, where we'll enjoy a short guided tour. After this short tour, you'll have 2 hours of free time to get yourself lunch. You can also take advantage of this time to take pictures next to the iconic Roman bridge of Cangas. Under its arch, you'll also see the famous Victoria Cross, one of the main symbols of the Principality of Asturias.

Then, we'll continue the trip towards Lastres. There, we'll take a guided tour of this town to discover its most charming corners. Finally, we'll return to the initial meeting point after 12 hours.

Other Day Trips to Covadonga

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Itinerary Changes

Please note that the Covadonga Lakes are located within the Picos de Europa National Park, which has regulations governing parking and access. It's also possible that the park may close access for organisational reasons or that the time spent at the lakes may be reduced without prior notice, as it's a national park. Should this occur, we'll devote more time to the other stops on the trip.

Access to the Lakes of Covadonga

Depending on the parking space that the park assigns us, the access to the Lakes of Covadonga will include a climb of 200 or 400 stairs.

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