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Lakes of Covadonga, and so much more!

Visiting the Lakes of Covadonga means stepping into the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park: a landscape of sweeping mountains, pristine lakes, and legendary tales that will leave you speechless. Take the opportunity to also soak in the charm of its villages, rich history, and traditional cuisine.

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How access to the final stretch to the Lakes works

To protect the Picos de Europa National Park, private vehicle access between Covadonga and the Lakes is regulated during peak visitor seasons under a special transport plan.

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Find out all the service information, routes, and schedules

Check the route map, schedules, and prices to design your trip. To fully enjoy the area, we recommend spending about 2.5 hours at the Lakes. On the day of your visit, simply check your departure stop and keep your ticket's return time in mind. Make the most of your return trip by visiting Covadonga and its spectacular Sanctuary; from there, the shuttle will take you back to your starting point.

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Getting here by car

There are public parking lots near the bus stops where you can leave your vehicle.

On peak days, seat availability cannot be guaranteed. We recommend arriving well in advance, as finding parking can take up to an hour.

Parking

  • Address: 33589 Cangas de Onís, Asturias
  • Opening hours: Open daily while the Lakes access plan is in effect.
  • Approximate capacity: 180 spaces
  • Line: 2 ⬤
  • Price: €3/day per vehicle
  • Address: 33589 Covadonga, Asturias
  • Opening hours: Open daily while the Lakes access plan is in effect.
  • Approximate capacity: 140 spaces
  • Line: 2 ⬤
  • Price: €3/day per vehicle
  • Address: AS-262, 22, 33589 Covadonga, Asturias
  • Opening hours: Open daily while the Lakes access plan is in effect.
  • Designated parking spaces available across public areas
  • Line: 3 ⬤
  • Price: €3/day per vehicle
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Help & FAQs

Bus Service Information

Buses depart from 5 different locations, each located next to a municipal parking lot (or designated parking area):

We recommend booking your tickets in advance.

Yes, but only at one of the stops on the line corresponding to your ticket. For example, if you purchased your ticket for P3 - Muñigo and cannot find parking, you can park your car and board the bus at P5 - Covadonga, as both belong to the Green Line.

Line 1 ⬤

Line 2 ⬤

Line 3 ⬤

Shuttle Service

The shuttle runs a circular route with 6 stops starting from Cangas de Onís Station (P1), stopping at El Bosque (P2), Muñigo (P3), El Repelao (P4), Covadonga (P5), and the Basilica from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.:

Ticket & Fare Information

For the ⬤ ⬤ ⬤ lines:

  • €9.00 Adult ticket
  • €3.50 Children ages 4 to 11
  • Free Children under 3

For the ⬤ line (shuttle):

  • Free if you already have a Lagos de Covadonga Plan ticket
  • €1.55 if purchased directly on the bus
  • You can also pay for the trip using a CTA Card

Yes, you can change it up to 2 hours before bus departure, subject to availability and fee conditions: www.alsa.es/tarifas-y-descuentos.

Unfortunately, this is not possible. As this is a fixed round-trip fare, individual changes cannot be made to a single leg of the journey.

Yes. On the way down from the Lakes, all buses stop in Covadonga (except for the 6:50 p.m., 7:05 p.m., and 8:50 p.m. departures on Lines 1 and 2). You will be able to visit the Royal Site and its historic surroundings. Afterward, a shuttle bus will pick you up in front of the Basilica to take you back to your starting point.

Unfortunately, no. Tickets can only be changed at least 2 hours in advance. If you arrive late at the stop due to reasons unrelated to the service (such as traffic or time spent parking), the alternative—if seats are available—is to purchase a new ticket for the next departure up to 5 minutes before it leaves (subject to availability).

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Yes. This is the minimum time established to ensure safety and smooth service operations, as well as the recommended duration to fully enjoy the experience.

Yes, pets are welcome as long as you follow the rules of Picos de Europa National Park. Please remember that animals must be kept on a leash at all times to protect the natural environment. If you are traveling by bus, pets can travel for free in the designated spaces in the luggage compartment, while all other pets must be transported in their own pet carrier.

Because of the high-mountain climate, weather conditions such as rain or fog do not qualify for a ticket refund. The service will only be canceled for safety reasons or by order of the relevant authorities. Only in these cases will you be able to modify or cancel your ticket through the same channel where it was purchased.

Enjoy your experience to the fullest!

Tips to help you plan your visit, avoid surprises, and connect with this unique natural setting.