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 …
The Cares Route, which connects Poncebos in Asturias with Caín in León, is famous for its impressive tunnels and landscapes. This approximately 12-kilometer route crosses the Picos de Europa and follows the course of the Cares River.
Caín is the village located at the lowest altitude in the entire valley (460 meters), which is why it seems to be literally swallowed up by the Picos de Europa …
It is located within the Picos de Europa National Park, at the foot of Peña Santa (2,596 m). It is a pretty mountain village and its houses are a good …
The mountain refuge of Vegabaño is located in the occidental range of the Picos Europa nestled in a meadow at 1432 metres. You can stop here for some food or …