Lakes of Covadonga, Sanctuary and Cangas de Onís from Llanes
Asturias, Spainby Buendía
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 54 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
Set out for the Picos de Europa on this day trip that combines nature, history and tradition: ✔ We meet in Llanes Go to the meeting point on time and start this day enjoying the views from the bus. We will leave the coast behind to enter, little by little, the Picos de Europa National Park. ✔ First stop: Lakes of Covadonga In this unique natural environment are the Lakes of Covadonga, emblem of Asturias. Here we will know how the lakes Enol and Ercina were formed, of glacier origin, as well as discover the flora and fauna of the area. ✔ Royal Siege of Covadonga Afterwards, we will head to the Sanctuary of Covadonga. Our guide will explain the history and importance of this place for Asturians, we will visit its basilica and its Santa Cave. ✔ Guided tour and free time in Cangas de Onís On our last stop, we will visit Cangas de Onís and enjoy its gastronomic richness before embarking on the way back.
What's included
- Excursion with local guide.
- Downloadable guide with local recommendations
- Access, walking tour and free time in the Lakes of Covadonga.
- Walking tour and free time at the Sanctuary.
- Round-trip bus transfers from Santander
- Brief walking tour in Cangas de Onís and free time.
- Lunch
Itinerary
- 1
Lagos de Covadonga
3 hours
Discover one of the most beautiful places you can imagine, and that you will get to know in detail on an exciting excursion in which we will also visit the Basilica of Covadonga. A unique opportunity to visit the Lakes during the summer, since access to cars is closed and you can only go up by public transport.
- 2
Cangas de Onis
2 hours
We will discover the charming Asturian town of Cangas de Onís, where you will surely want to capture an indelible memory in front of the bridge where the Victory Cross is hung. In addition, here you will enjoy many of the pleasures of the Principality, such as cider or the incredible Asturian gastronomy.
- 3
Covadonga
1 hour
We will visit the Sanctuary of Covadonga, where the Santina, patron saint of the region, is located. Here the guide will tell you the history of this place, of King Pelayo and his importance.
Meeting and pickup
Bolera Street, at the bus station.
End point
Bolera Street, at the bus station.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This activity is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- The excursion may undergo changes for reasons beyond the company's control. Buendía Tours is not responsible for the variations suffered resulting from events that could not be foreseen or that, planned, could not be avoided, by way of example and not limitation: weather conditions, pandemic, fire, sea damage or acts of nature, etc.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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