Carved by the River Sella out of an exceptionally thick layer of limestone, the river rushing down this 10km-long defile is too fast-flowing for anything except the occasional tree to have put down roots on its sides. It is however wide enough for th..

The road climbs steeply after Covadonga, turn back and admire the extensive panorama behind you. When you reach the Mirador de la Reina , you will be able to see the entire Sierra de Covalierda and its succession of rocky pyramids stretching out ahe..

The road that climbs up to the Upper Cares Valley crosses an attractive ravine . From Poncebos, there are two footpaths that take you in for a closer look: one (3hr there and back on foot) leads to the village of Bulnes; the other, which leads to ..

Built from 1886-1901 in the neo--Romanesque style. In front of the basilica stands the statue of Pelage topped with the Cross of Victory that the famous monk carried into battle (the original can be seen in Cámara Santa d'Oviedo).

Contains presents from the Virgin of Covadonga, such as the magnificent crown decorated with more than 1,000 brilliants.

Built in honour of the "Virgin of Battles" who was said to have brought the Catholics victory, the cave houses an 18C wooden Virgin Santina , which is greatly venerated. There is a procession in honour of the patron saint of Asturias on 8 ..