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.

Santa Cueva de Covadonga

The Santa Cueva de Covadonga is a Catholic sanctuary located in Asturias, northern Spain.

Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga

Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga is a Catholic church located in Covadonga/Cuadonga, Cangas de Onís/Cangues d'Onís, Asturias,…

Iglesia de Santa María

Neoclassical parish church in Cangas de Onís, noted for its tiered bell tower and historical significance as a site once associated with the burial of Asturian royalty.

Iglesia de Santa Eulalia

Iglesia de Santa Eulalia is a church in Asturias, Spain, in the vicinity of Covadonga.

Iglesia de San Pedro

A Romanesque church belonging to the former Benedictine monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva. It features 12th-century architecture and detailed stone carvings on its capitals.

Iglesia parroquial

The parish church of Corao, serving as a local religious landmark in the valley near Cangas de Onís.

Capilla de San Antonio

16th-century chapel dedicated to the patron saint of Cangas de Onís. Situated on a hill, it is the primary site of the annual San Antonio pilgrimage.

Ermita de El Buen Pastor

Small stone chapel located in the Vega de Enol, within the Picos de Europa National Park. It is traditionally used by shepherds during the summer grazing season.