Lakes of Covadonga & Cangas de Onís Day Trip from Oviedo

Summary

Covadonga lakes, Cangas bridge & Lastres views in one day

You’ll sip coffee with locals near Covadonga Lakes, walk ancient bridges in Cangas de Onís, taste smoky fabada for lunch, and gaze over Lastres’ rooftops—all with a guide who knows every story behind each stop. Expect moments of silence by mountain lakes and laughter over spilled cider before heading back to Oviedo with new memories tucked away.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Covadonga and Asturian coast

• Meet guide at Oviedo
• Travel to Lakes of Covadonga
• Visit Mirador de Entrelagos viewpoint
• See Lakes Enol and Ercina
• Visit Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
• Learn about the Bell and Obelisk
• Stop at Cangas de Onís for lunch
• Explore Cangas de Onís town
• View beaches of La Espasa, La Isla, La Griega
• Stop at Lastres village and viewpoint

Top questions

How long does the Lakes of Covadonga & Cangas de Onís day trip take?

The tour lasts a full day, starting early from Oviedo and returning in the evening after visiting all stops.

Is lunch included on this day trip?

The tour stops for lunch in Cangas de Onís where you can try typical Asturian dishes; lunch itself is at your leisure and not included.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

The tour includes pickup at a central meeting point in Oviedo; hotel pickup is not specified.

Are entrance fees for Covadonga Lakes included?

Yes, your entry ticket to Lagos de Covadonga is included with the tour.

Is this tour suitable for children or people with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels; infants can use prams or strollers.

What languages does the guide speak?

The reference content does not specify guide languages; check directly with Buendía Tours if needed.

What are some highlights of this itinerary?

You’ll visit Covadonga Lakes, Basilica of Covadonga, Cangas de Onís (with its famous bridge), coastal beaches views, and Lastres village viewpoint.

Will we have free time during the day trip?

Yes, there’s free time in Cangas de Onís to explore or enjoy local food on your own.

What’s included

Your day includes group pickup from Oviedo’s meeting point, guided visits through Lagos de Covadonga’s highland scenery and sacred sites like the Basilica and cave sanctuary, plus entry tickets covered. You’ll also get guided walks in Cangas de Onís and Lastres village before returning late afternoon—just bring an appetite for Asturian food along the way.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely stepped off the bus in Covadonga when our guide, Ana, handed me a tiny cup of coffee—she said it’s what locals do before heading up to the lakes. I was still half-asleep, honestly. The air was colder than I expected for July, and you could smell wet grass everywhere. Ana pointed out the clouds rolling over Lake Enol and Lake Ercina—she called them “the mirrors of Asturias,” which sounded poetic until my friend tried to take a selfie and only got fog. There were cows wandering around, bells clanking somewhere behind us. I liked that nobody rushed us at the Mirador de Entrelagos; we just stood there for a bit, not talking much, letting the view settle in.

The Basilica of Covadonga looked almost unreal against all that green. We followed Ana through the stone arches while she told stories about Pelayus (I probably spelled that wrong), who apparently started a whole rebellion here. Inside the cave where La Santina sits, people lit candles and whispered prayers—I’m not religious but something about it felt heavy and quiet. The air smelled like wax and damp stone. I tried to say thanks in Spanish but it came out awkward; Ana just smiled like she’d heard worse.

Lunch in Cangas de Onís was chaos in the best way—crowds everywhere, cider being poured from ridiculous heights (I spilled some on my shoes). We had fabada that tasted smoky and rich, though I couldn’t finish it all. Free time meant wandering across that old Roman bridge with its cross hanging down—I didn’t expect to feel anything but there’s something about old stones under your feet that makes you think about time differently. After that we drove along the coast toward Lastres; you could see beaches flashing by through bus windows, sunlight bouncing off water one minute then gone behind clouds again.

Lastres itself is all steep streets and blue doors. We climbed up to the viewpoint—Ana said this is where locals come to argue about fishing or politics or football. The wind nearly took my hat off but standing up there looking down at those red roofs and wild sea… I still think about that moment sometimes when things get noisy back home.