All about how to get to the Covadonga Lakes

The only access authorised for private vehicles to access the Covadonga lakes is the CO-4 road. However, in order to ensure the sustainability of this unique enclave, during peak seasons a special public transport system is set up and access to private vehicles is prohibited 24 hours a day.

At the moment, the dates of the Lagos de Covadonga Access Plan for 2025 are not yet available. As soon as they are confirmed, we will update this section with all the details about the special transport arrangements.

Although private vehicles are authorised to access the Royal Site of Covadonga, it is recommended to use public transport to access both sites.

There are a total of 4 car parks, one in Cangas de Onís and another 3 on the route between Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís and Cuadonga/Covadonga.

The parking fee is the same in all of them, 2 €, and there is a bus stop in all of them.

P1 - Cangas de Onís Bus Station (opens in a new tab).
Open every day of operation.

P2 - El Bosque Car Park (opens in a new tab).
Open at Easter, July and August.

P3 - Muñigu Car Park (opens in a new tab).
Open at Easter, July and August and until 15th September.

P4 - El Repelao Car Park (opens in a new tab).
Open every day of operation.

The bus timetable varies according to the time of year.

23 March - 30 September

• First service: 8:00h
• Last service up: 17:45h
• Last service down: 20:50h

01 October - 9 December

• First service: 8:00h
• Last service up: 16:00h
• Last service down: 19:05h

You can start the route at the bus station in Cangues d'Onis/Cangas de Onís or at one of the car parks along the route (El Bosque, Muñigo and El Repelao).

Tickets can be purchased through the platform set up(opens in a new tab) by the transport company for this purpose.

Exceptionally, and if there are places available, tickets may be purchased at the points of sale set up in the car parks of the plan, although it is recommended that tickets are purchased in advance.

Fares

• Adult ticket: 9 €.
• Children between 3 and 12 years old: 3,50 €.
• Children under 3 years free.

Yes, travellers who wish to take advantage of the day to visit the Royal Site of Covadonga can do so on their return from the lakes. The ticket purchased to go up to the lakes is valid on the shuttles that connect the Sanctuary with the car parks.

Shuttle service to the Royal Site of Covadonga

This service, with 26 daily frequencies, will operate every 30 minutes in both directions, from 7:40 am to 8:00 pm.

Yes, but remember that the capacity of the Cuadonga/Covadonga car park is very limited, so it is preferable to use public transport. The cost of a single ticket for this service is €1.55 and the ticket can be purchased in advance on the platform provided by the transport company(opens in a new tab) or at the Cangas de Onís bus station.

The buses have a free space for dogs in the luggage compartment. All other pets must come in their own carrier and travel in the luggage compartment. Animals are not allowed to run loose in the national park.

Yes, in addition to buses you can hire a taxi service.

• The taxi company, Taxitur(opens in a new tab), allows animals in their vehicles. They will travel in the back of the vehicle on a leash, one per vehicle and only in the 8-seater vehicles.
  
  When the plan is active, Taxitur provides the service from Cuadonga/Covadonga. From there you leave in shared 8-seater taxis which are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are made and the price is 12 €/per person, you can stay at the Lakes as long as you want until 19:00 h maximum. Telephone 985 848 797.
• Independent taxis(opens in a new tab) with stops at Cangues d'Onis/Cangas de Onís (Emilio Laria, José González Soto, Avda. Castilla) and Cuadonga/Covadonga (Casa de las Teresianas). Telephone 624 889 946.

Yes, bicycles are not affected by these restrictions.

Yes, vehicles with duly accredited reduced mobility can access the road to the lakes on presentation of the vehicle parking card at the Covadonga barrier, provided they are not motorhomes or vehicles over 5 metres in length (in this case they cannot access the CO-04 road while the restrictions are in force).

No, a reservation in a restaurant does not justify access to the lakes by private vehicle.

Yes, when you make your booking you will be asked to indicate the vehicle registration number in order to inform the park offices and authorise access, as long as they are not motorhomes or vehicles over 5 metres long (in this case they will not be able to access the CO-04 road while the restrictions are in force).

To organise your visit, consult the Guide to visit Covadonga, the lakes and the surrounding area.

• Advance ticket purchase(opens in a new tab)
• Timetables shuttle service from Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís to the Royal Site
• Timetable of the access plan to the Covadonga Lakes
• Documents and forms for various applications to the Picos de Europa National Park(opens in a new tab)
• Special transport service to the Cares Route, Bulnes, Tielve and Sotres (01/06 to 13/10)

Reception Centre of
Visitors. Dago House
33550 Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís

Telephone 985 848 614

Bulnes Funicular(opens in a new tab)
33554 Poncebos
Cabrales

Phone 985 846 800