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From Oviedo: Covadonga Lakes and Cangas de Onís Bus Day Trip

1. From Oviedo: Covadonga Lakes and Cangas de Onís Bus Day Trip

Explore the natural beauty of Spain on a guided day trip from Oviedo in a comfortable and air-conditioned bus. Travel to a viewpoint overlooking the lakes of Covadonga, dive into local history at the Basilica of Covadonga, and stop to purchase lunch in Cangas de Onís. Meet your guide in centrally-located meeting point in Oviedo. Sit back and relax on a spacious bus on the ride to the Entrelagos viewpoint to enjoy unbeatable panoramic views of the Ercina and Enol lakes. Learn details about the Picos de Europa National Park from your guide.  Continue to the Basilica of Covadonga, which was built between 1877 and 1901 in the neo-Romanesque style. Hear about the origin of Don Pelayo and the beginning of the time of reconquest, a story that every Asturian boasts about.  Find out where the expression "Asturias is Spain and the rest is conquered land" comes from. See the cave of the Virgin of Covadonga, where the tomb of King Pelayo is located. Admire the wooden Virgin Mary statue which holds a child and a golden rose. Stop for lunch in Cangas de Onís, a city full of typical Asturian food establishments where you can buy a refreshing local cider. Enjoy the Asturian drink to the fullest, without worrying about driving. Have two hours of free time to eat or explore the local area on your own. Get recommendations on sites to see like the Roman bridge which dates back to the High Middle Ages. Return to the meeting point in Oviedo early in the evening.

From Gijón: Covadonga and Cangas de Onís Day Trip

2. From Gijón: Covadonga and Cangas de Onís Day Trip

Discover the beauty of Asturias on this guided day trip from Gijón. Explore the lakes of Covadonga nestled in the heart of Spain's historic first national park. Tour the charming Asturian village of Cangas de Onís and taste the flavors of local cuisine and cider. Begin your tour with an excursion into the stunning wilderness of Los Picos de Europa, Spain's first national park. Your guide will detail the park's historical significance as you stop at Mirador de Entrelagos for the views. Continue on to the glacial lakes of Covadonga, Lake Ercina and Lake Enol. Travel through the picturesque countryside to reach the Basilica of Covadonga. Admire the jutting structure, made with stone extracted from the surrounding mountains. In the nearby sacred cave of the Virgin of Covadonga, discover the mystical fountain and symbol of Asturias. Continue your tour in the village Cangas de Onís. Here, take your pick of a variety of Asturian dishes and sip on a "culine" of cider. Afterwards, wander the cobbled streets, visit the famous Roman bridge that spans the mountain-fed Sella River, and see the bell tower of the Church of Santa María. After a couple hours spent exploring the charms of Cangas de Onís and learning about the history of Asturias, your tour will conclude with a relaxing bus ride back to Gijón.

From Oviedo: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip

3. From Oviedo: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip

The Asturian coast hides many treasures bathed by the Cantabrian Sea. And we invite you to meet many of them with local expert guides and small groups, so that you can spend an unforgettable and spectacular day while falling in love a little more with the charms of Asturias. Starting from Oviedo at 08:30 and leaving Gijón at 09:00, you will embark on a sensational journey whose first stop is in Luarca. In this first seaside village where we will stop, in the municipality of Valdés, you will be able to discover a privileged environment where the sea and the mountains merge. This beautiful town offers all its visitors a multitude of leisure and entertainment plans. We will walk the streets that saw the birth of Nobel Prize in Medicine Severo Ochoa, an authentic reference, of which the village still has many memories. In addition, we will visit the spectacular Plaza Miares and the Ermita de La Regalina, one of the jewels of the Principality of Asturias. From Luarca we will head to Cudillero, a place that we will visit with expert local guides and where we will also have free time to taste all the gastronomy of the area, with a prior recommendation from the guides. But before lunch, it’s time to get to know all the corners of another of the most amazing seaside villas on the Asturian coast. Cudillero captivates anyone who sets foot on its streets. Very peculiar and inclined paths, roads and sidewalks that end up in the sea. Throughout them the life and activity of the inhabitants of the so-called ’Villa Pixueta' develops. Its houses facing the sea, the famous Amphitheatre of Cudillero, the incredible cultural and artistic heritage of the place, La Quinta de Selgas (a spectacular museum), the Church of Jesus del Nazareno or the Church of Santa Maria de Soto de Luiña, among other things, are some of the fantastic places that you will visit and where you will surely enjoy with its history and sensational views. And the third stop of this excursion is in Avilés. Known as the ’village of the forward' awaits you to discover a land of discoverers, since the city is known precisely as the ’village of the forward' because of a space dedicated to one of its most illustrious characters, a ruler of the Indies who reconquered Florida in the 16th century. Tradition, history, culture and modernity blend into a perfect cocktail provides all its visitors with a unique experience. Over the years, Avilés has also been transformed into a modern and avant-garde city, where, above all, the Niemeyer Centre stands out. During our visit we will also visit the historic centre, which is incredible, the Church of Sabugo, in front of the estuary of Avilés, the Plaza de la Merced, presided over by the monumental Church of Santo Tomás, or the already mentioned estuary of Avilés, which keeps an incredible history about the so important industrial sector in Asturias.

Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour

4. Santander: Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour

Depart from Santander and head toward Liébana. You will love this region of Cantabria where the landscape is dominated by mountains, forests, and rivers. On the way, prepare to be impressed when crossing the Hermida Gorge, one of the longest gorges in Spain. The first stop will be to visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana, a holy place for Christianity that houses the Lignum Crucis, the largest preserved piece of wood from the cross of Jesus. After this very special stop, continue the trip towards Fuente Dé, where there is the cable car station to go up to Picos de Europa. Enjoy at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time there to enjoy the place, take the cable car, or embark on a horseback riding experience around the area (optional). If you take the cable car, the trip will only last 4 minutes and will take you to a height of 1,823 m above sea level. The views from there are just breathtaking. Finally, arrive in Potes, the capital of Liébana and considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, with its cobbled streets, bridges, and medieval tower, Torre del Infantado. Take a short walking tour of the town and you enjoy free time for lunch and for shopping in one of its many souvenir shops.

From Cangas de Onis: Lakes of Covadonga Guided Day Trip

5. From Cangas de Onis: Lakes of Covadonga Guided Day Trip

Combine history, cuisine, and natural splendor during this guided day trip in Asturias. Discover alpine viewpoints in the Lagos de Covadonga park. Learn Asturias’s origins at the Holy Cave of Covadonga. Sample regional dishes at one of the restaurants in Cangas de Onis.  Start your tour on the private bus winding through a valley between high mountain ridges. Pass by small villages on the way up to Entrelagos viewpoint. From there, snap a photo of Lake Enol and Lake Ercina. The calm waters act as a mirror for the surrounding mountains. Backtrack to the valley and nearby Covadonga Basilica. Outside the front doors, listen to your guide’s tales of local history. From there, follow along to the Santa Cueva de Covadonga. According to legend, King Pelayo hid there from his enemies. Now the cave holds his tomb. After returning to Cangas de Onis, take time to wander the town and find some lunch. Many of the restaurants specialize in Asturian cuisine. The region is also well known for its apple cider. Sample different varieties at a cidery. Chat with your guide for some recommendations.

Gijon: Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus

6. Gijon: Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus

Gijon City Tour is the official tourist bus service of the city. The Hop-on Hop-off service allows you to discover the city from a new perspective thanks to double-decker buses with panoramic and open top. If you want to visit the city of Gijon at a relaxed pace, this tourist bus is one of the most comfortable and efficient options. The route has 9 stops and you can start the tour from any of them. The route lasts approximately 1 hour and visits the following locations:  - Museo de Ferrocarril / Acuario - Ciudadela de Capua - Fábrica del gas - Parque de Isabel la Católica - El Molinón - Jardín botánico Atlántico - La Laboral - Recinto ferial/Museo de Pueblu d'Asturies - Plaza del Carmen

Arriondas: Descent of the Sella River in a Canoe

7. Arriondas: Descent of the Sella River in a Canoe

By carrying out this activity you will be able to visit the famous section of the descent of the Sella river between Arriondas and Llovio, a section known worldwide due to the International Descent of the Sella, which is held on the first weekend of August, and is attended by canoeists from many countries. The classic route of the descent of the Sella by canoe consists of 15 km. The exit to the river is in Arriondas and the end of the route is the town of Llovio, very close to Ribadesella. It is not necessary to complete the entire route, since halfway through, right at kilometer 7.5, there is a collection point for all those participants who want to finish the descent there. At either of the two pick-up points, participants will be taken back to the facilities, where they can change and shower in peace.

Arriondas: Covadonga Lakes Guided Tour

8. Arriondas: Covadonga Lakes Guided Tour

The Lakes of Covadonga and the Sanctuary of the same name are a natural and cultural treasure full of mystery, legends and beauty. In Rumbo Norte Asturias we carry out organized visits in which the participants discover all the charm and value of this place from within. A tour guide will accompany us and will teach us throughout the tour the origin and history of both the Covadonga Sanctuary and the Enol and Ercina lakes. From our facilities, in the town of Arriondas, we will travel in one of our vehicles to the place where we will begin the visit. Once there, we will walk through the entire environment, making stops for the guide to explain and talk to us about the place. This route allows us to enjoy a privileged environment from a closer point and without the crowds that usually occur to access the Covadonga environment.

From Santiago: Tour to Cathedral Beach, Asturias, and Pancha

9. From Santiago: Tour to Cathedral Beach, Asturias, and Pancha

Discover the beauty of the seaside on this tour from Santiago de Compostela. Visit Cathedral beach, the town of Tapia, the lighthouse on Pancha Island, and the fishing village of Rinlo. Meet your guide and depart from Santiago de Compostela at 9:30 sharp. Sit back and relax in an air-conditioned vehicle. Take in the views of the countryside and coast on the way to Cathedral beach. Capture pictures of the arched rock formations at Cathedral beach. Admire this beach which was chosen by National Geographic magazine as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. see the crystal water and sandy beach before making your way to the town of Tapia in Asturias. Arrive in the seaside town of Tapia at around 1:00 PM. Have some free time to take a stroll along the promenade, buy lunch at a local Asturian restaurant, or do some shopping in the boutique shops. Make your way to Pancha Island at 4:00 PM. Immerse yourself in the island's hibiscus-covered natural landscapes and see the old lighthouse which was built in 1857. Continue to the fishing village of Rinlo (Barnacles town) at 5:00 PM. Snap pictures of the medieval port and fishing houses before returning to the meeting point in Santiago.

Asturias: Canyoning Adventure with 4 Levels to Choose From

10. Asturias: Canyoning Adventure with 4 Levels to Choose From

Enjoy canyoning adapted to your level. You will be accompanied at all times by specialized guides. Jaire Aventura's team is Spanish Champion in Canyoning 2011, winners of the IV test of the Spanish Canyoning Championship 2012, Spanish Champions in Canyoning 2013, European Champions individually and in pairs 2016, Canyoning Champions in la Niebla 2016 in Mexico and World Champions 2019 in Colombia. The descent of canyons or descent of ravines consists of going down, duly insured and protected, the upper courses of the rivers; We will rappel, go down slides, swim and, above all, have fun in this aquatic adventure. We put at your disposal a neoprene suit (jacket and dungarees), helmet, harness, neoprene boots and materials for descent such as unsinkable ropes, etc. In short, everything you need for your canyoning in Asturias to be carried out safely. This year we also provide you with footwear (neoprene boots) specially designed to protect you in water activities. We have different routes so that the activity is valid for initiation level descents, family. intermediate and advanced. - Canyoning level 1: The Ruboó, La Molina and Vallegón Inferior ravines are simple ravines, highly recommended for families, children, or people in low physical shape who want to enjoy the beauty of the high mountain rivers of Asturias. Jumps, slides and in the Vallegón are included some very simple rope. - Canyoning level 2: The Vallegón Superior, Carangas and Pompedru ravines are accessible ravines for all types of people, which include rope progression (abseiling), jumps, slides and downhills. - Canyoning level 3: The Viboli, Carangas Advanced and Vallegón Superior and Inferior ravines are suitable ravines for people in good physical shape who want to enjoy longer ravines where the rappels and jumps are from greater heights. - Canyoning level 4: The Carangas Integral and Vau Azones ravines are suitable ravines for people with knowledge and experience in canyoning who want to explore more difficult ravines with a professional guide who will guarantee the greatest safety during the tour.

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Increíble experiencia poder hacer esta excursión. La guía, Esmeralda, fue súper amigable y la información que compartía fue muy interesante. Tuvimos la suerte de que hizo un buen día y pudimos ver los dos lagos, que son realmente espectaculares. Súper recomendada esta experiencia.

Today was a wonderful day trip. Our guide was enthusiastic, informative and enjoyable. We also had sufficient time to explore on our own. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you.

It was a really nice trip, Miguel is a perfect tourist guide who knows a lot from the history of Asturias.

It was a gorgeous ride into various small villages. Loved it!

Excellent experience, Mercedes was a fantastic guide!