Lakes of Covadonga: Scenic Views and History

Embark on an exciting excursion from Gijón to the stunning Lakes of Covadonga and Cangas de Onís. Explore the Basilica, enjoy breathtaking views, and savor delicious Asturian cuisine. Book now!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lagos de Covadonga - Originally known as the Covadonga Natural Park, this was Spain’s first National Park. In 1995, it was renamed the Picos de Europa National Park and designated a biosphere reserve. After informative commentary on the bus, the guide will lead the group to the Entrelagos viewpoint, offering stunning views of Lakes Enol and…
What's Included
  • Guided tour of the Sanctuary of Covadonga
  • Guided tour of Lastres
  • Guided tour of Cangas de Onís
  • Visit to the Lakes of Covadonga
  • Ticket ascent Lakes of Covadonga
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • The visit takes place in English and Spanish
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The tour will commence when the guides collect participants from the designated meeting point early in the morning, ensuring an early arrival at the Lakes of Covadonga to maximize the day’s experiences.
The first stop will be at the Mirador de Entrelagos, where participants can admire the stunning views of Lake Ercina and Lake Enol. The journey will then…

Location
Panadería Manín
Calle 17 de Agosto
On August 17th Street, where the Manín Bakery. Our guides will be waiting for you with a Black and White accreditation Hours: 8.30am
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Tanaysu_r
Apr 8, 2026
There's a good time of... - There is a good bus time, and the walks include small slopes and steps, easy but for those who have some reduced mobility, bad. If you are visiting Rosa you are in luck, she is a great connoisseur of culture and history and she infects you when she explains.
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Ralph_s
Mar 11, 2026
Would highly recommend to... - Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Asturias. Gorgeous sites, fascinating history, and great guides. Enough said!
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Angelique_o
Feb 19, 2026
Great tour - Be ready for a workout on the climb to the lakes. We went when it was raining and windy. Still had a lovely time and would do it again. The bus ride was long but we'll worth it.
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Jair0andr_s_
Dec 8, 2025
Natural experience. - Great, also our guide David and his driver, excellent , punctuality and all the historical and natural subject very good.
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Angeles_n
Oct 31, 2025
Natural beauty and history - Excellent Tour! The guide (I don't remember his name but we took the tour on October 26 to the lakes of Covadonga) was wonderful. He explained in a very pleasant and detailed way the whole story. Congratulations on that very prepared guide you have.
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Kevin_p
Oct 26, 2025
Great Excursion - Great day excursion! Natural beauty of the lakes is stunning. Very glad that I left the driving to a professional as the road to and from the lakes was a bit dodgy with lots of curves on a narrow roadway. Much more relaxing as a passenger.
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Ken_y
Oct 13, 2025
beautiful lakes of the Picos de Europa and the historical Covadonga - This tour is a good way to cover scenic parts of the Picos de Europa national park including the historically significant Covadonga. I learnt a bit of Asturian history too. Our guides expertly led us through the sites in the midst of a holiday crowd of other tourists and managed to give us free time to explore a bit more of some locations. A very well spent day.
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B799qtpilarp
Sep 10, 2025
Climbing mountain and going down to shore flies in history - Tremendous experience and excursion, guided by Luna, expert geologist who drains you from the top of the peaks, to the coast in Lastres. Enjoyable explanations, mixing nature and history. Definitely a perfect day!!
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Gabrielle_p
Apr 29, 2026
Well worth the cost! - This was a great tour overall and a really enjoyable way to see the region. Picos de Europa National Park was absolutely stunning and the clear highlight—I just wish we had more time there, as it felt a bit rushed. Cangas de Onís was also very charming, and the medieval bridge was beautiful and worth the stop. Lastres, while picturesque, felt less memorable in comparison. Overall, a well-organized experience with beautiful scenery, just slightly limited by the time spent at the best location.
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Resort566763
Dec 5, 2025
Connection with nature and know history of Asturias - Important to be in excellent physical condition. You walk a lot. Specify activity level and intensity.
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).