Private Tour from Oviedo to Covadonga, lakes, & sailors villages

About this tour

A seven-hour private tour from Oviedo through Asturias' most prized landscapes, visiting Covadonga's sanctuary and twin alpine lakes, the Roman bridge at Cangas de Onís, abandoned mines, and the fishing village of Lastres. Your driver, with 15 years' local knowledge, handles the route at an unhurried pace in a comfortable three-seat vehicle. Few operators pack this many distinct stops—high mountains, turquoise water, coastal settlements—into a single journey.

Highlights

• Twin glacial lakes ringed by limestone peaks
• Covadonga sanctuary perched above verdant valleys
• Roman stone bridge crossing the Sella River
• Lastres: steep-stacked harbour village with working fishing boats
• Buferrera historic mine tunnels through mountainside
• Paved paths and viewpoints accessible to most abilities

What to expect

The route follows the northern sierras inland from Oviedo, climbing into the Picos de Europa foothills. You'll stop at the medieval stone bridge in Cangas de Onís, then push higher to the twin lakes—Enol and Ercina—where emerald water sits beneath sheer crags. The Covadonga basilica and sanctuary sit dramatically on a rocky outcrop; the cave shrine lies nearby. The descent takes you through old mining territory before reaching Lastres on the coast, a fishing port where narrow streets tumble toward the water. Returns around 6 p.m.

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