Lakes of Covadonga (Enol & Ercina)
Lagos de Covadonga
Two glacial lakes at around 1,100 m, reflecting pastures, dairy cows and limestone peaks. They are the most classic scenery in the national park.
From Covadonga, a winding road of about 12 km climbs to the lakes and passes the Mirador de la Reina viewpoint. The lake area has a loop trail around the lakes (about 1.5 hours), the old Buyeda mine, and the Pedro Pidal visitor center. In summer, around Easter and during long weekends, private cars are banned, so you must switch to a shuttle bus at Cangas de Onís or the Covadonga car park. Mountain weather changes quickly, and thick fog often rolls in.
Opening hours
Open all day (shuttle buses run seasonally)
Nearby sights
- Mirador de Ordiales
- Basilica of Covadonga
- Holy Cave of Covadonga
- Valdeón Valley & Mirador del Tombo
- Naranjo de Bulnes (Picu Urriellu) Viewpoint
- Cares Gorge Trail (Ruta del Cares)
- Roman Bridge of Cangas de Onís
- Cabrales Cheese Cave