Covadonga Day Trip (Small Group)
Tour Details
At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your selected meeting point and head east to visit one of the most special 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 onto the Basilica of Santa María la Real in Covadonga, one of the best examples of neo-Romanesque architecture in Spain.
Then, we'll visit Cangas de Onis, where you'll have an hour of free time to enjoy the delicious Asturian gastronomy in one of the local restaurants. Afterwards, we'll meet up again and, to finish off, we'll visit the Roman Bridge and the Santa Cruz chapel.
This reduced-group tour will end with our arrival back at the meeting point after a total of 8 hours.
Meeting Points
This activity has departures from Oviedo, Avilés, and Gijón. Depending on your selection, we'll meet you at one of the following places on the day of the tour:
- Oviedo: Oviedo train station, under the clock on the facade (Calle Uria, 33004 Oviedo, Asturias)
- Avilés: Avilés train station
- Gijón: Bohemia street, 1
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Small group tour with no more than 8 people
Not included
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 3 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Geoface
Corporate name: FRANCISCO JAVIER PEDROSA LATORRE
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
