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Holy Cave of Covadonga

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Holy Cave of Covadonga

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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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    March 15, 2023

    Hiking

    The Santa Cueva de Covadonga is a natural cave and a point of pilgrimage for Catholics, as it is believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to the Christian army during the Battle of Covadonga in 722. The cave is now a small chapel with a statue of the Virgin Mary in the center.
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    July 23, 2023

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    The so-called 'horsetail' is under the Holy Cave. It is at its best after the rain.
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    October 2, 2022

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    The Santa Cueva or 'Sacred Cave' is located above a waterfall that forms a pool below this sanctuary.
    Next to it is the Fuente de los Siete Caños (Fountain of …
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    Vega de Orandi from Covadonga — circular in the Parque Nacional Picos de Europa

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    510m

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

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    Hike the moderate 4.3-mile Muñigo - Covadonga Natural Path through Picos de Europa National Park, featuring glacial lakes and mountain views

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

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    Elevation 290 m

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

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