From Oviedo: Covadonga Lakes and Cangas de Onís Bus Day Trip

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ID: GYG413966-750742
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Country: Spain

Duration: 11:00 hours


Description

Discover Spain's first national park on this bus day trip to from Oviedo to Picos de Europa National Park. View the sparkling waters of the lakes of Covadonga and visit the town of Cangas de Onís.
Explore the natural beauty of Spain on a guided day trip from Oviedo in a comfortable and air-conditioned bus. Travel to a viewpoint overlooking the lakes of Covadonga, dive into local history at the Basilica of Covadonga, and stop to purchase lunch in Cangas de Onís.
Meet your guide in centrally-located meeting point in Oviedo. Sit back and relax on a spacious bus on the ride to the Entrelagos viewpoint to enjoy unbeatable panoramic views of the Ercina and Enol lakes. Learn details about the Picos de Europa National Park from your guide. 
Continue to the Basilica of Covadonga, which was built between 1877 and 1901 in the neo-Romanesque style. Hear about the origin of Don Pelayo and the beginning of the time of reconquest, a story that every Asturian boasts about. 
Find out where the expression "Asturias is Spain and the rest is conquered land" comes from. See the cave of the Virgin of Covadonga, where the tomb of King Pelayo is located. Admire the wooden Virgin Mary statue which holds a child and a golden rose.
Stop for lunch in Cangas de Onís, a city full of typical Asturian food establishments where you can buy a refreshing local cider. Enjoy the Asturian drink to the fullest, without worrying about driving.
Have two hours of free time to eat or explore the local area on your own. Get recommendations on sites to see like the Roman bridge which dates back to the High Middle Ages. Return to the meeting point in Oviedo early in the evening.

Highlights

  • Explore facinating tales from Asturian history at the Basilica of Covadonga
  • Take in stunning views of the lakes of Covadonga from the Entrelagos viewpoint
  • Make a stop to purchase lunch in a typical Asturian restaurant in Cangas de Onís
  • Ride to each destination in a comfortable, spacious, and air-conditioned bus
  • Learn about the mountains and lakes in the Picos de Europa National Park

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.