Lakes of Covadonga
Two glacial lakes, Enol and Ercina, in the Picos de Europa range in Asturias, at about 1,070 and 1,108 metres above sea level. They are often called Los Lagos. They were the original core of the first national park in Spain, created in 1918.
- Where
- Cangas de Onís, Asturias, Spain
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 43.2683, -4.9859
Get the Lakes of Covadonga stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Lakes of Covadonga. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Asturias volume with your photos and a note.
Near Lakes of Covadonga
Picos de Europa 17 km
A rugged limestone massif in the Cantabrian Mountains, shared by Asturias, Cantabria and León. It has steep gorges, glacial lakes and peaks above 2,600 metres, and a national park protects it. It was one of the first national parks in Spain.
El Capricho 58 km
A villa in Comillas, Cantabria, designed by Antoni Gaudí. It was built in 1883 to 1885 as a summer home for a wealthy client, Máximo Díaz de Quijano, who died a year before it was completed. A tower covered in sunflower tiles marks the building.
Cave of Altamira 71 km
A cave near Santillana del Mar famous for its ceiling of painted bison, made by hunters of the Upper Palaeolithic more than 14,000 years ago. Because visitors damage the paintings, most people now see an exact replica in the neighbouring museum.
Monuments of Oviedo and Asturias 72 km
A group of 9th century churches and halls built by the kings of Asturias around Oviedo. Santa María del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo stand on the slopes of Monte Naranco and are early works of Spanish Christian architecture.
León Cathedral 88 km
Santa María de Regla Cathedral, the seat of the diocese of León in north-western Spain. It was the first monument declared by Royal Order in Spain. Its Gothic walls hold a vast area of medieval stained glass.
Casa Botines 88 km
A Modernista building in León designed by Antoni Gaudí. It now houses a museum devoted to Gaudí, Spanish art of the 19th and 20th centuries, and the history of the building itself. A bronze statue of Gaudí sits near its entrance.
Santander Cathedral 98 km
A cathedral in Santander whose structure is mainly Gothic, though it was extended and renovated in later times. It stands above the old harbour district. A crypt beneath it is part of an older church.
Palacio de la Magdalena 101 km
A palace in Santander built on a peninsula facing the sea. Its construction was financed by popular subscription and it was given to the Spanish royal family as a summer residence. It is now used for university courses and events.
Questions
Where is Lakes of Covadonga?
Lakes of Covadonga is in Cangas de Onís, Asturias, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Picos de Europa (17 km), El Capricho (58 km), Cave of Altamira (71 km).
How do I get the Lakes of Covadonga stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Lakes of Covadonga and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Asturias volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Lakes of Covadonga before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Asturias volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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