Lakes of Covadonga & Lastres: Full-Day Tour from Oviedo

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Duration12h

GroupUp to 55

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Two Lakes, One Basilica, and a Village That Stops You Cold

You're picked up early from Oviedo and driven into the Picos de Europa to see two alpine lakes from a high viewpoint, then visit the Basilica of Covadonga with its historic crypt and bell. Lunch break in Cangas de Onís lets you taste Asturian dishes at your own pace, and the afternoon includes coastal views and a stop in Lastres village with its dramatic overlook. The whole day is guided, park entry is included, and you're back in Oviedo by evening.

12h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Covadonga and Asturian coast

Pick up at meeting point
Visit Mirador de Entrelagos viewpoint
See Lakes Enol and Ercina
Visit Basilica of Covadonga
Explore Cave of the Virgin of Covadonga
Lunch and free time in Cangas de Onís
Panoramic bus views of La Espasa, La Isla, La Griega beaches
Stop and enjoy Lastres viewpoint

The Experience

You wonder if you'll actually see anything in the morning mist, but the guide picks you up early from Oviedo and the drive up into the Picos de Europa clears your head fast. The Lakes of Covadonga sit at 1,100 meters, and when you reach the Mirador de Entrelagos viewpoint, both Lake Ercina and Lake Enol spread out below you like someone tilted the whole landscape sideways. The air is thin and cold. You stand there longer than you planned.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Covadonga comes next — it's the kind of building that makes you stop talking mid-sentence. The guide walks you through the crypt and points out the 5,000-kilo bell hanging above, then tells you about the obelisk where Pelayus was proclaimed king, and suddenly you're not just looking at stone anymore, you're standing in a place where something actually happened. After that, Cangas de Onís gives you free time to wander the narrow streets or sit down for proper Asturian food — fabada asturiana, the local cider, whatever you want. The bridge with the Victory Cross hanging from its arch is right there, impossible to miss.

The bus takes you along the coast after lunch, and you get panoramic views of three beaches — La Espasa, La Isla, La Griega — all in one stretch. Then Lastres, which is the stop that lingers. It's one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, and the viewpoint there sits so high that you can see the whole coast fold away beneath you. The light changes everything. You take too many photos and still feel like you missed something.

What’s included

Your day includes early morning pickup from your Oviedo meeting point, guided access to the Lakes of Covadonga with a stop at the Mirador de Entrelagos viewpoint, a full tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Cave of the Virgin of Covadonga, free time for lunch in Cangas de Onís where you can try local Asturian cuisine, panoramic views of the coastal beaches from the bus, and a guided stop in Lastres village with time at its viewpoint. Park entry fees are covered, and the guide accompanies the group throughout.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Buendía

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want the main Covadonga highlights — the lakes, the basilica, the coast — without arranging transport or park tickets yourself. The fixed itinerary and early start are what let you see everything in one day and still have time to breathe at each stop.