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From Cangas de Onis: Lakes of Covadonga Guided Day Trip

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Activity provider:BUENDIA TOURS
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From Cangas de Onis: Lakes of Covadonga Guided Day Trip

Activity provider:BUENDIA TOURS
4.4  / 5
61 reviews

From US$ 32.77 per person

Experience mountainous terrain in the north of Spain with this guided tour from Cangas de Onis. Learn natural and political history while visiting Lake Ercina and the tomb of King Pelayo.

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Duration 4 hours
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Highlights
  • Admire panoramic views of glacially fed lakes in the Cantabrian Mountains
  • Visit the tomb of Asturias's founder, King Pelayo, in Santa Cueva de Covadonga
  • Admire the Covadonga Basilica which was built with stone cut from the mountains
  • Hear the story of the Santina that disappeared during the Spanish Civil War
  • Discover Asturian specialties at restaurants and cideries in Cangas de Onis
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Combine history, cuisine, and natural splendor during this guided day trip in Asturias. Discover alpine viewpoints in the Lagos de Covadonga park. Learn Asturias’s origins at the Holy Cave of Covadonga. Sample regional dishes at one of the restaurants in Cangas de Onis. 

Start your tour on the private bus winding through a valley between high mountain ridges. Pass by small villages on the way up to Entrelagos viewpoint. From there, snap a photo of Lake Enol and Lake Ercina. The calm waters act as a mirror for the surrounding mountains.

Backtrack to the valley and nearby Covadonga Basilica. Outside the front doors, listen to your guide’s tales of local history. From there, follow along to the Santa Cueva de Covadonga. According to legend, King Pelayo hid there from his enemies. Now the cave holds his tomb.

After returning to Cangas de Onis, take time to wander the town and find some lunch. Many of the restaurants specialize in Asturian cuisine. The region is also well known for its apple cider. Sample different varieties at a cidery. Chat with your guide for some recommendations.

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  • Guide
  • Ticket to Lagos de Covadonga
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round trip transportation
  • Food and drinks
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  • Wheelchair users

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  • This tour includes a moderate amount of walking
  • The activity is offered in Spanish with explanations in English (bilingual)
  • If there are more than 6 participants, the tour will be offered with a guide in English

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  • Transportation
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  • Value for money
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Tour was fantastic. Lakes are incredible. Scenery is breathtaking. Guide was informative and knowledgeable. Guide spoke Spanish, so I could only understand parts of the information he was sharing, but he was providing an extremely detailed history of the region and the area. Fascinating!

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