Merveilles naturelles à Cangas de Onís

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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Holy Cave of Covadonga

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

Fuente las Reblagas

Natural spring providing drinking water along the mountain trails near the Lakes of Covadonga.

Lago Bricial

A temporary glacial lake that only fills during periods of heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt.

La Meona

A seasonal waterfall that flows into the Bricial basin during the spring thaw or after intense storms.

Cueva El Jayáu

Natural limestone cave characteristic of the karst landscape in the Picos de Europa.

Lagu Secu

A small mountain lake basin that frequently dries up, located in the high-altitude limestone terrain.

Lake

The largest of the Lakes of Covadonga, this glacial lake sits at 1,070 meters and contains a submerged image of the Virgin of Covadonga.

Jou del Agua

A large natural sinkhole or limestone depression typical of the Picos de Europa massifs.

Cueva el Frieru

Natural cave formation located within the rocky mountain terrain of Asturias.

Jou la Fuente

A limestone sinkhole located near high-altitude pastures, formed by the dissolution of rock.

Jou el Porru

A characteristic karst depression found in the limestone massifs of the Cangas de Onís region.

Cueva del Agua

Natural cave situated within the limestone cliffs of the Picos de Europa.

Jou las Pozas

A deep natural depression in the limestone landscape, often used as a landmark for high-mountain navigation.

Cueva la Maeda

Limestone cave located in the mountainous region surrounding the Lakes of Covadonga.

Fonte de Cuadonga

Also known as the Fountain of the Seven Spouts, this spring is located directly beneath the Holy Cave of Covadonga.