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What to see in the Picos de Europa
Limestone mountains between Asturias, Cantabria and León: the lakes of Covadonga, the Cares gorge trail and the Naranjo de Bulnes.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
Picos de Europa highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Lakes of Covadonga
Enol and Ercina.
- Cares Trail
The “divine gorge”.
- Naranjo de Bulnes
Picu Urriellu.
- Fuente Dé
A cable car.
- Bulnes
A village reached by funicular.
Day trips from the Picos de Europa
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to the Picos de Europa
Any time of year is good to travel to the Picos de Europa: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.
Frequently asked questions about the Picos de Europa
What to see in the Picos de Europa?
Lakes of Covadonga, Cares Trail, Naranjo de Bulnes, Fuente Dé and Bulnes.
What to see in the Picos de Europa in one day?
Don’t miss Lakes of Covadonga, Cares Trail, Naranjo de Bulnes, Fuente Dé and Bulnes. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to the Picos de Europa?
Any time of year is good to travel to the Picos de Europa: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.
What day trips can you take from the Picos de Europa?
Cares Trail and Lakes of Covadonga.
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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.