From Gijón: Covadonga Lakes, Cangas de Onís and Lastres

Highlights

• See the natural beauty of the glacial lakes of Covadonga and the national park
• Learn about the history of Covadonga and Asturias from your guide
• Discover the impressive stone masonry of the Basilica of Covadonga
• Visit the sacred cave of the Virgin of Covadonga and admire the waterfall below
• Enjoy the views of the sea and Picos de Europa from Lastres.

Description

Discover the beauty of Asturias on this guided day trip from Gijón. Explore the lakes of Covadonga nestled in the heart of Spain's historic first national park. Tour the charming Asturian village of Cangas de Onís and taste the flavors of local cuisine and cider. Begin your tour with an excursion into the stunning wilderness of Los Picos de Europa, Spain's first national park. Your guide will detail the park's historical significance as you stop at Mirador de Entrelagos for the views. Continue on to the glacial lakes of Covadonga, Lake Ercina and Lake Enol. Travel through the picturesque countryside to reach the Basilica of Covadonga. Admire the jutting structure, made with stone extracted from the surrounding mountains. In the nearby sacred cave of the Virgin of Covadonga, discover the mystical fountain and symbol of Asturias. Continue your tour in the village Cangas de Onís. Here, take your pick of a variety of Asturian dishes and sip on a 'culine' of cider. Afterwards, wander the cobbled streets, visit the famous Roman bridge that spans the mountain-fed Sella River, and see the bell tower of the Church of Santa María. On the way back, the bus will leave the usual route to go along the Cantabrian coast passing by the beaches of La Espasa, La Isla and La Griega, offering you a panoramic tour of your dreams. Finally, we will skirt the Asturian coast, and then, we will stop in Lastres, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, where we will enjoy the village and its impressive viewpoint from the heights. The view is indescribable!

Includes

Tour Guide Transportation in air-conditioned bus Tour of the Covadonga Lakes Walking tour of the Basilica and Sanctuary of Covadonga Guided tour of Cangas de Onís Guided tour in Lastres Visit to the San Roque viewpoint

Important Information

• This tour includes a moderate amount of walking On some days the access to the lakes will be closed due to the snow and the ice sheets. In this case, you will enjoy an alternative plan.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund