Covadonga Lakes Day Trip from Cangas de Onís - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Covadonga Lakes Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 39.24 USD
Rating: 8.7 (3973 reviews)

Well, the experience started with a broken bus and a 2-hour delay. Luckily, Daniel, who is a fantastic guide, made us en...

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Dreamlike landscapes and deep-rooted tradition take center stage on this day trip from Cangas de Onís. We’ll visit the impressive Covadonga Lakes, as well as the Basilica and the Sanctuary, home of La Santina. A must-do route in Asturias!

Details

Duration

5 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

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

Not included

Food and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

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.

Sella River Canoeing

Free cancellation

Lakes of Covadonga Small-Group Day Trip

Free cancellation

Meeting point

Cangas de Onís bus station

Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 4,019 Travelers·3,973 reviews

August 25, 2026
Merche
Barcelona, Spain
Well, the experience started with a broken bus and a 2-hour delay. Luckily, Daniel, who is a fantastic guide, made us enjoy and forget the little morn...
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September 21, 2026
Maria Jose
Spain
It was a wonderful experience. The lakes were stunning, and Covadonga was also a must-see. I highly recommend visiting it, even though I'm terrified o...
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September 17, 2026
Jorge Daniel
Spain
Excellent experience. We had a very pleasant day. The guide, Guillermo, was very well prepared with his explanations throughout the tour. We suggest t...
With friends
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September 15, 2026
José Manuel
Talavera De La Reina, Spain
The excursion was very enjoyable thanks to the explanations of our guide, Adrián. The area around the lakes is incredibly beautiful, and we were fortu...
As a couple
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September 13, 2026
Joan Agustí
Terrassa, Spain
The tour was well-planned, with coaches departing from Cangas at the same time to avoid any obstacles along the way. Our guide, Pelayo, was very profe...
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September 12, 2026
Pedro Valencia Valencia
Pamplona, Spain
Ernesto, the guide, was excellent, attentive to everything, punctual, and provided thorough historical explanations (except at the Lakes, where they a...
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September 9, 2026
Marina Rodríguez
Jerez De La Frontera, Spain
Dani made the visit very enjoyable. He talked a lot about history, interesting facts, and points of interest, which made the hike up and down to the l...
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August 26, 2026
Juan Bonilla
Costa Rica
The tour was very well organized and we enjoyed it; unfortunately, we couldn't see anything at all due to the fog. I would have liked a little more fr...
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August 25, 2026
Brandy
Portland, United States
Our guide, Cristina, was fantastic. We happened to be the only two English speaking people on our tour, so she had us sit right behind her so we coul...
As a couple
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August 9, 2026
Maribel Pertegaz
Valencia, Spain
It was fantastic! Both the guide and the driver were incredibly friendly. She explained so much about the formation of the Picos de Europa mountains, ...
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Day Trip Details

We’ll begin the day by meeting at the bus station in Cangas de Onís to start our day trip to Covadonga. Ready for an unforgettable journey?

From there, we’ll head into the heart of Picos de Europa National Park, where one of Asturias’ most fascinating natural sites is located: the Covadonga Lakes.

Our first stop will be at the Entrelagos viewpoint, a perfect spot to enjoy an unmatched panoramic view of Lakes Enol and Ercina and learn about their glacial origin.

Next, we’ll head to the Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga. Near this impressive neo-Romanesque temple, built between 1877 and 1901, we’ll learn about the fascinating history of Don Pelayo and the Spanish Reconquest.

We’ll also visit the Sanctuary of Covadonga, where the cave that houses the venerated image of the Virgin of Covadonga, popularly known as La Santina, is located. We’ll even see the Royal Pantheon where the remains of Don Pelayo rest.

Finally, we’ll begin the return journey to the starting point in Cangas, where we’ll end this day trip after a total of between 4.5 and 5 hours.

Pickup Point

The meeting point will be at one of the bus bays at the Cangas de Onís bus station. This location may change and will be assigned on the day of the day trip. During the booking process, we’ll indicate how to identify the bus upon arrival at the station.

Changes to the Itinerary

Please note that the Covadonga Lakes are located within Picos de Europa National Park, whose regulations govern parking and access order. It’s also possible that the park may close access for organizational reasons or that time spent at the lakes may be reduced without prior notice, as it is a national park. If this happens, we’ll dedicate more time to the other stops on the day trip.

Access to the Covadonga Lakes

Depending on the parking area assigned by the park, access to the Covadonga Lakes will include climbing either 200 or 400 steps.

8.7

Excellent 4,019 Travelers·3,973 reviews

August 25, 2026
Merche
Barcelona, Spain
Well, the experience started with a broken bus and a 2-hour delay. Luckily, Daniel, who is a fantastic guide, made us enjoy and forget the little morn...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 21, 2026
Maria Jose
Spain
It was a wonderful experience. The lakes were stunning, and Covadonga was also a must-see. I highly recommend visiting it, even though I'm terrified o...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 17, 2026
Jorge Daniel
Spain
Excellent experience. We had a very pleasant day. The guide, Guillermo, was very well prepared with his explanations throughout the tour. We suggest t...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 15, 2026
José Manuel
Talavera De La Reina, Spain
The excursion was very enjoyable thanks to the explanations of our guide, Adrián. The area around the lakes is incredibly beautiful, and we were fortu...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 13, 2026
Joan Agustí
Terrassa, Spain
The tour was well-planned, with coaches departing from Cangas at the same time to avoid any obstacles along the way. Our guide, Pelayo, was very profe...
Is this useful?
September 12, 2026
Pedro Valencia Valencia
Pamplona, Spain
Ernesto, the guide, was excellent, attentive to everything, punctual, and provided thorough historical explanations (except at the Lakes, where they a...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 9, 2026
Marina Rodríguez
Jerez De La Frontera, Spain
Dani made the visit very enjoyable. He talked a lot about history, interesting facts, and points of interest, which made the hike up and down to the l...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 26, 2026
Juan Bonilla
Costa Rica
The tour was very well organized and we enjoyed it; unfortunately, we couldn't see anything at all due to the fog. I would have liked a little more fr...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 25, 2026
Brandy
Portland, United States
Our guide, Cristina, was fantastic. We happened to be the only two English speaking people on our tour, so she had us sit right behind her so we coul...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 9, 2026
Maribel Pertegaz
Valencia, Spain
It was fantastic! Both the guide and the driver were incredibly friendly. She explained so much about the formation of the Picos de Europa mountains, ...
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Points of interest in Cangas de Onís

Lakes of Covadonga

Other activities in Cangas de Onís

Sella River Canoeing

Day Trip Details

We’ll begin the day by meeting at the bus station in Cangas de Onís to start our day trip to Covadonga. Ready for an unforgettable journey?

From there, we’ll head into the heart of Picos de Europa National Park, where one of Asturias’ most fascinating natural sites is located: the Covadonga Lakes.

Our first stop will be at the Entrelagos viewpoint, a perfect spot to enjoy an unmatched panoramic view of Lakes Enol and Ercina and learn about their glacial origin.

Finally, we’ll begin the return journey to the starting point in Cangas, where we’ll end this day trip after a total of between 4.5 and 5 hours.

Pickup Point

Changes to the Itinerary

Access to the Covadonga Lakes

Depending on the parking area assigned by the park, access to the Covadonga Lakes will include climbing either 200 or 400 steps.

Covadonga Lakes Day Trip