Uitzichtpunten in Cangas de Onís

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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Holy Cave of Covadonga

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

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Mirador de La Picota

Viewpoint overlooking Lake Enol and the surrounding limestone massifs of the Picos de Europa.

Mirador de la Reina

Roadside viewpoint on the ascent to the Lakes of Covadonga, offering vistas of the Cantabrian Sea and the northern foothills.

Mirador de los Canónigos

Viewpoint near the sanctuary grounds providing a clear perspective of the Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga.

Mirador del Príncipe

Located near the Buferrera mines, this viewpoint overlooks the Vega de Comeya, a massive geological depression or polje.

Mirador del Puente Romano de Cangas de Onis

Vantage point in the town of Cangas de Onís overlooking the medieval bridge and the Sella River.

Mirador de Rey

High-altitude viewpoint offering vistas of the Mount Palomberu beech forest and the peaks of the Western Massif.

Mirador de Següencu

Panoramic viewpoint at an altitude of 700 meters, providing 360-degree views of the Sella valley and the Picos de Europa.

Mirador de Ordiales

Cliffside viewpoint and site of Pedro Pidal's tomb, featuring a 1,000-meter vertical drop into the Angón valley.

Mirador de Camba

Mountain viewpoint located along the winding road between Covadonga and the glacial lakes.

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Torre de Santa María

Also known as Peña Santa de Enol, this 2,486-meter peak is the second highest summit in the Western Massif of the Picos de Europa.

Porru Bolu

A prominent limestone needle peak located in the Western Massif near the Vega de Ario plateau.

Los Reborios

Mountain peak located within the Western Massif of the Picos de Europa National Park.

El Requexón

A 2,174-meter limestone peak in the Western Massif, frequently used as a landmark for high-altitude hiking routes.

Torre de la Horcada

High-altitude limestone peak reaching 2,455 meters in the heart of the Western Massif.

La Torrezuela

Mountain peak in the Western Massif of the Picos de Europa, reaching an elevation of 2,320 meters.

Catalimpó

High-altitude limestone peak situated within the Picos de Europa National Park.

Torre de Enmedio

Limestone peak reaching 2,467 meters, positioned between Torre de la Horcada and Torre de Santa María.

Pico Cotalba

A 2,026-meter summit offering clear views of the Ordiales terrace and the Cornión massif.

Torres de Cebolleda

A group of three limestone peaks in the Western Massif, with the highest summit reaching 2,438 meters.