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ACCESS TO THE LAKESBY PUBLIC TRANSPORTHoly WeekMay bank holidaySummerAutumn-Winter bank holidays

LAKES OF COVADONGAInside the National Park, in the Cornión Massif, are the Lakes of Covadonga, which are formed by Lakes Enol and La Ercina at an altitude of more than 1,000 meters. Visitors can enjoy a series of marked routes, with different lengths and degrees of difficulty to choose from. The Picota Vantage Point is another stop not to be missed, to enjoy a spectacular landscape where water and peaks blend together, permanently etching the view in the visitor’s mind.

ROYAL SITE OF COVADONGANature, religion and history join together to make Covadonga a pilgrimage destination and a mandatory stop for visitors. On this same mountain where the Kingdom of Asturias was founded, we find the Holy Cave, which houses the image of Our Lady of Covadonga, a Neo-Romanesque chapel and the tomb of The King Pelayo.

Under the cave, the pond created by the waterfall of the River Deva.

The Neo-Romanesque Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga (1901) rises above the Cerro del Cueto, with unrestricted access to Covadonga.

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ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTIn order to protect the Picos de Europa National Park, a plan has been designed for access to the Lakes of Covadonga and to ensure the sustainability of this unique enclave. This plan regulates access at the height of tourist season.

The rest of the year, the area may be accessed by private vehicle, with no restrictions. However, the National Park Administration may apply their own conservation guidelines and enact complementary regulations if the access road becomes backed up or if the parking lots located in the vicinity of the Lakes are full (when they reach 90% occupancy).

ACCESS BY BUS

• During Holy Week• May bank holiday.• During the summer.• Autumn-Winter bank holidays.More information on regulations in effect during these days is available at:www.consorcioasturias.com and at the Town Council Tourism Office in Cangas de Onis.

WHERE TO PURCHASE TICKETSOnly in designated parking lots (P1, P2, P3 and P4), never at stops or on the bus itself.

ACCESS BY LOCAL TAXIThis more personalized mean of transport also includes driver-guides with experience in tourist routes and on mountain roads.

Contact telephone numbers: 985 848 797 - 985 848 373

NEW THIS YEAR: Personalized service in 8-seat vehicles from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. With stops at La Reina Vantage Point and the Lakes. Departures from Taxitur Park, T1 SOTO. Prices: €11 for adults, €5 for children.

EXCEPTIONS ANDSPECIAL SITUATIONSAccess to the Lakes by private vehicle when the road is open, but access restrictions are in force is subject to the availability of parking spaces in the Buferra area of the Lakes. The road may be closed to traffic ahead of schedule on occasion if this parking lot becomes full.

OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZEDDISABLED PERSONS:Free access by private vehicle.

ORGANIZED GROUPS IN BUSESSpace is set aside for groups uponprior request from the Asturias Transport Consortium:

ACCESS TO COVADONGAFree, but limited to the number ofparking spaces available.

WHERE TO PARK VEHICLESThere are four signposted parkinglots with more than 1600 spacesavailable:Cangas Centro P1, El Bosque P2,Muñigo P3 and Repelao P4.

ACCESS WITH PETS: The bus provides free cages for dogs in the luggage compartment. Other pets must travel in the luggage compartment in their own carriers. Once in the park, animals must remain securely leashed at all times.

Cangas de Onís Town Council:www.cangasdeonis.comINCATUR:www.picosdeeuropa.comPicos de Europa National Park:www.magrama.gob.es/es/redparques-nacionales/nuestrosparques/picos-europa/Asturias Transport Consortium (CTA):www.consorcioasturias.comAsturias Tourism:www.turismoasturias.comALSA: www.alsa.es

Contact: 985 203 974 lagosbus@consorcioasturias.com

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STOPS AND ITINERARIESAlong the route Cangas de Onís-Covadonga-Lakes, the buses haveset discretionary stops near all points of interest along the route, including areas with lodging, restaurants and other activities.

IMPORTANT NOTE: buses only stop if requested.

Parking in designated parking lots

Adult bus ticket

Bus ticket for children under 12

Bus ticket for children under 3

Bus ticket Cangas deOnís – Covadonga

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Road blockedFirst morning trip Last ascentLast descentRoad reopened

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

1. Lake La Ercina.2. Lake Enol.3. Basilica of Our Lady of Covadonga.4. View from the access to the Cave of Covadonga.5. Chapel of the Virgin at the Grotto of Covadonga.

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“PEDRO PIDAL”VISITOR CENTER

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CRAFT SHOP- La Vega

TOURISM- Tourism Office

HOTELS- Auseva- El Repelao

VILLAGE HOUSES- El Colladín*- La Llosa del Repelao

RESTAURANT- El Repelao

VILLAGE HOUSES- Casa Asprón- Priena- Villastur- Villaverde

HOTELS- Gran Hotel Pelayo- El Rincon de Don Pelayo- El Peregrino

RESTAURANTS- Covadonga Picnic Ground- La Panera Picnic Ground- El Huerto del Ermitaño- Pelayo- El Peregrino- La Campana

TOURISM- Covadonga Museum- Sanctuary Information- Shops

SHELTER- Vega de Enol Shelter

RESTAURANTS- El Casín- María Rosa- El Refugio

TOURISM“Pedro Pidal” Visitor Center

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HOTELS- Avelina- Azabache Cardes* - Azabache Susierra- El Angliru (Grupo La Pasera)

- Xana- La Pasera- La Casona de Cardes* - Casa de Campo

BOARDING HOUSE- Los Acebos Susierra

VILLAGE HOUSES- Casa Aurora* - La Capilla* - Casarriba* - Balcón de Los Picos de Europa* - La Jontina* - Iris*

APARTMENTS- La Venta- El Buxu

RESTAURANTS- La Cabaña- Los Ramos- Territorio Astur

TOURISM- Alazan Equestrian Center

CAMPGROUND- Covadonga

HOTELS- La Balsa- El Bricial- La Trapa- La Trapa Escuelas

BOARDING HOUSES- Casa Pepe- Solahuerta

VILLAGE HOUSE- Casa Ortiz

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RESTAURANTS- El Bricial- La Casa de La Fabada- Monte Auseva- La Palmera- La Pasera- La Cabaña del Queso Bar/Shop

TOURISM- Zoo La Grandera- Horses El Dorado

HOTEL- El Molino

VILLAGE HOUSE- El Caserón- El Portiellu* - La Tata* - Les Xanes*

RESTAURANTS- El Bosque- Molino del Partidor

HOTEL- La Ablaneda

RESTAURANT- Orandi

CRAFT SHOP- El Bosque

CRAFT SHOP- Artesanía Picos de Europa

HOTELS- Peñalba- Los Texos

VILLAGE HOUSE- Cuadriello

VACATION HOMES- Casa Antonio- El Mirador*

HOSTEL- La Riera

RESTAURANT- Peñalba

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BUS STOPS AND POINTS OF INTEREST

TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS ON THE ROUTE