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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Asturias

Asturias’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Asturias. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 1, 2025

Kilometer 6 of the Ruta del Cares

If you leave from Cain, the first 6 kilometers of the Ruta del Cares is the most spectacular. The views, nature in its full splendor will catch you.

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Crystal Clear Stream Near the Cares River

This crystalline stream surprises you before starting the Ruta del Cares. There is the possibility of taking a dip for those who want to cool off on hotter days.

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Cares Gorge (Garganta Divina) – Picos de Europa

Surrounded by almost 2,000-meter-high mountains, the trail carved in limestone runs along the course of the Cares. Horseback riding is recommended as the trail leads over gravel and boulders.

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Through the stones

Incredible natural rock formation after kilometer 6 of the Ruta del Cares where a stop is mandatory.

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Lake Ercina

The Ercina basin is an elongated raft with a flat bottom, the Buferrera mine had a great influence on its final size, since a 1.50-meter-high dam was built at one …

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Cares Gorge (Garganta del Cares)

Section of 14.3 km along the Cares River route, beautiful landscape.

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Bufones de Arenillas

The Bufones de Arenillas are seawater geysers near Llanes in Asturias. They produce jets of water up to 40 meters high during strong waves. A bufón is created when the …

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Cabo Peñas Lighthouse 🗽 Asturias

A lighthouse that stands on top of a rocky promontory overlooking the Bay of Biscay. The views from the lighthouse are absolutely stunning, with sweeping views of the coastline and …

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Desfiladero de Peñas Juntas on the Senda del Oso

Following the route of the old mining train, we arrive at this spectacular passage along the Senda del Oso.

Moderate your speed: remember that we share the road with pedestrians.

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Lake Enol

The best time to visit Lake Enol is in the summer months from July to September, when the weather is pleasant and the lake is not frozen over. The views …

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Kilometer 6 of the Ruta del Cares

Crystal Clear Stream Near the Cares River

Cares Gorge (Garganta Divina) – Picos de Europa

Through the stones

Lake Ercina

Cares Gorge (Garganta del Cares)

Bufones de Arenillas

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Desfiladero de Peñas Juntas on the Senda del Oso

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