Picos de Europa National Park
Spain's first national park: jagged limestone peaks, deep gorges, and traditional mountain villages.
Established
1918
Area
671 km²
Entry fee
Free
Best time to visit
June to September
About Picos de Europa National Park
Spain's first national park, established in 1918, sprawls across Asturias, Cantabria, and León. The Picos are a compact limestone massif rising abruptly from near sea level — peaks exceed 2,500 m within just 20 km of the Atlantic coast. Highlights include the Cares Gorge (a spectacular 12 km cliff-side trail), the Lakes of Covadonga, and the cable-car ascent to Fuente Dé. Local cabrales cheese and traditional villages preserve a centuries-old mountain culture.
Top highlights
- ✓Cares Gorge trail
- ✓Lakes of Covadonga
- ✓Fuente Dé cable car
- ✓Naranjo de Bulnes peak
- ✓Asturian cuisine villages
Practical info
- Nearest city
- Cangas de Onís, Spain
- Nearest airport
- Asturias (OVD) or Santander (SDR)
- Official website
- www.miteco.gob.es
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