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 in place and access to private vehicles is prohibited 24 hours a day.

On dates when there is no restriction, access will be permitted, although the National Park Administration, in application of its conservation regulations, may implement a complementary regulation if the access road is blocked or in the event of saturation of the car parks located near the lakes.

April: 05-06 and 12 to 30
May: 01 to 04 and weekends: 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 & 31
June to October: 01/06 to 19/10 (except: 07/06, 25/07 and 08/09) and 25-26 October
November: 01-02 and 29-30
December: 01 to 08

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

As a complementary measure and while the transport plan is active, it is possible to access Cuadonga/Covadonga using the shuttle service that leaves from Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís. With 26 daily frequencies, it will operate every 30 minutes in both directions, from 7:40am to 8:00pm non-stop.

The ticket price is €1.55 and is included in the purchase of the bus ticket to the Lakes.

There are 4 car parks, one in Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís and the other 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 during the Lagos access plan.

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, August and until 15th September.

P4 - El Repelao Car Park (opens in a new tab).
Open every day during the Lagos access plan.

The bus timetable varies according to the time of year.

From 05 April to 30 September:

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

From 01 October to 08 December:

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

The route can start at the Cangues d'Onis/Cangas de Onís bus station or at one of the car parks along the route (El Bosque, Muñigo and El Repelao). In both cases it is advisable to get tickets in advance.

Tickets are purchased through the platform(opens in a new tab) provided by the transport company for this purpose.

Only exceptionally, if there are places available, tickets may be purchased at the points of sale set up in the car parks of the plan, which is why it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance.

• Adult ticket €9.
• Children between 4 and 11 years old: 3,50€.
• Children under 3 years free.
• Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís-Cuadonga/Covadonga ticket: €1.55.

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, using the shuttle service which is available every 30 minutes in both directions from 7:40 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The ticket purchased to go up to the lakes is valid on the shuttles that connect the Royal Site of Covadonga with the car parks.

The ticket purchased to go up to the lakes is valid on the shuttles that connect the Royal Site of Covadonga with the car parks.

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 Lakes Road by presenting the vehicle parking card at the Covadonga barrier, as long as they are not motorhomes or vehicles over 5 metres long (in this case they cannot access the CO-4 road while the restrictions are in force, even if they have accredited reduced mobility).

People with reduced mobility who wish to use the bus service must purchase their ticket at least 24 hours in advance, so that transport can be arranged according to their specific needs.

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 give 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-4 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 and fares, access to lakes and shuttle service from Cangues d'Onís/Cangas de Onís to the Royal Site.
• Documents and forms for various applications to the Picos de Europa National Park
• Special transport service to the Cares Route, Bulnes, Tielve, Sotres and Pandébano:

Dates: 12 to 20 April, 01 to 04 and weekends (10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and 31) May and 01/06 to 13/10
Timetables and prices

CONTACT

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