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ASTURIAS MOUNTAINS: CANTABRIAN SEAS AND SACRED LAKES

Pre-Romanesque arches glow with ancient stone, mountain lakes mirror blue sky, Cantabrian waves crash wild. Asturias runs untamed.

≈ 5
Days
147
Km
5
Stops
📖 3 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Oviedo and its pre-Romanesque art, Gijón, Cangas de Onís Roman bridge, Covadonga lakes in the Picos de Europa, Llanes on the cliffs. Asturias, green and wild Spain.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Oviedo

pre-romanesque sacred church stone

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Day 1
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Discover

1
San Salvador Cathedral and Camara Santa.
2
Pre-Romanesque churches of Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo.
3
Plaza del Fontán and covered market.
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Activities

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Cider tasting in a traditional sidrería.
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Walk in San Francisco park.
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Urban sculpture route.
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Distance: 33 km
Travel time: 1h06
2
Day

Gijon

cantabrian coast mining city

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Cimadevilla Quarter — alleyways and viewpoints.
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San Lorenzo Beach — long golden bay.
3
Chillida's Praise of the Horizon.
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Activities

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Morning swimming depending on weather.
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Bike ride on the maritime promenade.
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Fish and seafood tasting.
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Distance: 62.7 km
Travel time: 1h03
3
Day

Cangas De Onis

gorge roman bridge legend

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Day 3
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Discover

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'Roman' bridge and Santa Cruz chapel.
2
Local market and Cabrales cheeses.
3
Balconies over the Sella.
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Activities

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Canoe descent of the Sella river.
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Tasting of Asturian fabada.
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Walk to the Covadonga viewpoint.
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Distance: 17.7 km
Travel time: 35min
4
Day

Lagos De Covadonga

alpine lake sacred cirque

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Enol and Ercina Lakes — views of the peaks.
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Basilica and cave of Covadonga.
3
Easy trails around the lakes.
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Activities

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Circular PR hike around the lakes.
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Observation of chamois and birds of prey.
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Picnic with views of the peaks.
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Distance: 33.6 km
Travel time: 1h07
5
Day

Llanes

cliff mountain coast wild

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Historic center and ramparts.
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Port and Ibarrola's Cubos de la Memoria.
3
Beaches of Toró and Barro (surroundings).
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Activities

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Coastal walk Senda del Litoral.
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Artisanal cheese tasting.
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Sunset over the cliffs.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, mild temperatures, blooming landscapes, ideal for sightseeing, moderate crowds, excellent value.

Fall (September-October): Comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, harvest season, perfect beach weather, cultural activities, good prices.

Summer (July-August): Hottest weather, peak beach season, highest prices, very crowded, festival season, intense heat inland.

Winter (November-March): Mild temperatures south, cooler north, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cultural attractions, ski season Pyrenees.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 4 and 6 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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