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Covadonga Sanctuary

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Covadonga Sanctuary

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Covadonga Sanctuary

Recommended by 89 hikers out of 92

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Parque Nacional de Picos de Europa

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Location: Cangas De Onís, Cangas De Onis, Asturias, Spain

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Best Hikes to Covadonga Sanctuary

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1. Santuario de Covadonga via the Muñigo-Covanga Natural Path

6.84km

02:04

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Vega de Orandi Circular Trail – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Cangas de Onís / Cangues d'Onís

13.4km

04:43

630m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Holy Cave of Covadonga – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Benia de Onís

4.93km

01:29

160m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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LaraFY

March 15, 2023

The Covadonga Sanctuary is a Catholic religious complex and an important pilgrimage site. It is dedicated to the Virgin of Covadonga, revered as the patron saint of Asturias. The complex includes several buildings, including the Basilica of Santa María la Real de Covadonga, which was built in the 19th century and houses the statue of the Virgin Mary.

There is also a smaller church, the Santa Cueva, which is believed to be the site of the miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary to the Christian army during the Battle of Covadonga in AD 722. The cave is also the burial place of King Pelayo, who led the Christian army to victory in that battle. The complex attracts thousands of visitors each year, who come to admire the impressive views and learn about the history and culture of Asturias.

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Anna McNuff

July 20, 2018

Stunning little chapel set up in the rocks!

Mark Graumans

May 30, 2022

Beautifull town worth a visit if you are in the neighbourhood. There are free parking places.

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Elevation 310 m

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Location: Cangas De Onís, Cangas De Onis, Asturias, Spain

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Covadonga Sanctuary

1. Santuario de Covadonga via the Muñigo-Covanga Natural Path

2. Vega de Orandi Circular Trail – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Cangas de Onís / Cangues d'Onís

3. Holy Cave of Covadonga – Holy Cave of Covadonga loop from Benia de Onís

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