Covadonga & Cangas de Onís Small Group Day Trip, Oviedo

Details

Duration

7 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by minibus
English–speaking driver
Small group tour with no more than 7 people

Not included

Lunch

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, this activity requires visitors to be in good physical shape

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

9.8

Exceptional 105 Travelers·13 reviews

September 17, 2023
Sinéad
Sydney, Australia
An excellent day out with a small group of people, our guide Javier was very informative about the area with real passion for what he does. The tour ...
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August 8, 2025
Barbara Ramos
Miami Beach, United States
Excellent tour and tour guide
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June 5, 2025
Andrew
United States
Great trip and lots of great information! Guide was wonderful in answering questions and giving us time to explore. Highly recommended.
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July 3, 2023
Anonymous
Spain
Javier did a fine job of providing us with the history of the places we visited and of answering all our questions.
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March 26, 2022
Verónica Argüello
Spain
Well organized abd comfortable
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October 18, 2021
Anonymous
U.S. Outlying Islands
Almost all the stores closed in Cangas de Onis. I don't know if you can go to Cangas de Onis before the lakes.
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July 17, 2021
Sonali
London, United Kingdom
Amazing day trip - Javier is an excellent and very knowledgable guide who took us to see the most beautiful parts of Covadonga and Cangas de Onís. Hig...
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The lakes of Covadonga, the Holy Cave, the Sanctuary, Cangas de Onis... Enjoy this and much more with this reduced-group day trip from Oviedo. It'll be an unforgettable day!

Day Trip Details

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from the indicated meeting point and head east to visit one of the most beautiful corners of Asturias: Covadonga. We'll travel to this iconic place in the Principality of Asturias by minibus, in a small group with a maximum of 8 people.

First, we'll go to Ercina Lake, located in the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park. Since we'll be traveling in a small vehicle compared to the large tourist buses, we can get closer to the lakes without needing to walk long distances. We'll admire the beautiful views of this natural environment from the Entrelagos viewpoint, a perfect place to see the famous lakes of Covadonga and the alpine landscapes surrounding them.

From here, we'll move to the Holy Cave of Covadonga, where we can find the image of La Santina and the remains of Don Pelayo, the first king of the Asturian monarchy. The area where this cave is located will take your breath away!

After learning about the history of the cave, the events that have taken place in it, and the importance of the Virgin of Covadonga for Asturians, we'll head to the Basilica of Santa María la Real in Covadonga, one of the best examples of neo-Romanesque architecture in Spain.

To wrap up this small-group excursion, we'll head over to Cangas de Onís. Once there, we'll visit the famous Roman bridge, and then you'll have about 1 hour of free time to explore at your own pace and grab some lunch if you wish.

Finally, we'll head back to the starting point, where our arrival is scheduled after a total of around between 7 and 8 hours.

Meeting Points

This activity departs from Gijón and Oviedo:

Gijón: pickup at 9 am at Gijón Train Station (C. Sanz Crespo, s/n)
Oviedo: pickup at 9:30 am at Plaza de los Ferroviarios (in front of Hotel AC Oviedo Forum)

Self-Guided Tour

Keep in mind that this tour doesn't include a guide. Instead, you'll have an English-speaking driver who'll share some info during the drive.

Alternative Covadonga Day Trip

If the small-group excursion to Covadonga is fully booked, you can still book the standard Covadonga tour.

Day Trip Details

Finally, we'll head back to the starting point, where our arrival is scheduled after a total of around between 7 and 8 hours.

Covadonga & Cangas de Onís Small Group Day Trip