Duration
7:30 Hours
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
Immerse yourself in Asturia's fascinating history, beginning with a journey through the elegant port of Gijón, taking in the main sights. Continue to the royal site of Covadonga, considered to be one of the most important sites in Spanish history. Today Covadonga is a place of pilgrimage for devotees to Our Lady of Covadonga, La Santina. You’ll see the pretty pink Basilica and picture-perfect Holy Cave where she is worshipped. Enjoy views of the Picos mountains and lush Asturian countryside before a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Take a stroll around picturesque Cangas de Onís, browsing the charming shops for the perfect souvenir
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour
Activity: High level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why book?: For an insight into the importance of the region, in the past and present day
Itinerary*
Royal Site of Covadonga (interior visit of Covadonga Holy Cave and Basilica) > Traditional speciality luncheon > Cangas de Onis (guided walking tour and free time)
What's included*
Local guide
Panoramic guided tour
Entrance to Royal site of Covadonga
Guided walking tour
3 Course traditional lunch served with wine and bottled water
Photo opportunities
Independent exploration
Essential information
There is approximately 2 hours of walking on this tour, as well as around 20 steps to negotiate.