Cangues d'Onís Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Cangas de Onís Must-Sees

Cangas de Onís served as the first capital of the Kingdom of Asturias and remains the gateway to the Picos de Europa National Park. This selection highlights the town's deep historical roots, from the 3000 BC Dolmen de Santa Cruz to the medieval bridge over the Sella River. The list features the sacred site of Covadonga, encompassing the neo-Romanesque Basilica and the Holy Cave where the Reconquista began. High-altitude viewpoints provide perspectives of the Cantabrian Mountains, while stone bridges and monuments honor the region's royal and architectural heritage.

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Asturias Religious Sites

Explore the spiritual heart of Asturias through this collection of religious sites centered around Cangas de Onís. The list features the iconic Covadonga sanctuary, including the Holy Cave and the Neo-Romanesque Basilica, which are pivotal to Spanish history. Beyond these major landmarks, discover Romanesque monastic remains in Villanueva and small mountain chapels like El Buen Pastor in the Picos de Europa, reflecting the region's deep-rooted Catholic traditions and architectural evolution.

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Natural Wonders of Asturias

Explore the geological and spiritual landmarks of the Picos de Europa National Park in Asturias. This collection features the Holy Cave of Covadonga, a mountain sanctuary of significant historical and religious importance. The list also highlights the area's karst topography, including the glacial Lakes of Covadonga, seasonal waterfalls like La Meona, and numerous 'jous'—deep natural sinkholes and limestone depressions unique to this high-altitude landscape.

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Scenic Peaks and Viewpoints

This collection highlights the diverse topography of Cangas de Onís within the Picos de Europa National Park. It features historic sites like the Holy Cave of Covadonga alongside high-altitude summits such as Torre de Santa María, which reaches 2,486 meters. The list includes roadside viewpoints overlooking the glacial Lakes of Covadonga, the deep geological depression of Vega de Comeya, and remote mountain peaks offering vistas across the Cantabrian Sea and the Western Massif.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 5°–18°
9° at night
16 rainy days
4 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes 5°–19°
9° at night
12 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 6°–21°
10° at night
13 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 8°–22°
11° at night
14 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 10°–25°
13° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 13°–29°
16° at night
10 rainy days
7 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

24° (feels like 23°) · extremes 15°–29°
18° at night
8 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 16°–31°
19° at night
9 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Great

23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 15°–29°
18° at night
10 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 12°–26°
15° at night
14 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 8°–21°
12° at night
18 rainy days
4 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 6°–18°
10° at night
15 rainy days
4 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +34

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Cangas de Onís Must-Sees

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Natural Wonders of Asturias

Scenic Peaks and Viewpoints

Cangues d'Onís — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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