Picos de Europa
Spain
This is going to be a custom made part of the tour around the most special areas of the park. The exact places will depend on different factors like weather and/or wishes from the client!
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Picos de Europa, a mountain range whose name alone evokes the spirit of exploration and discovery. For centuries, these light-colored limestone peaks were the first sight of European land for Spanish explorers…
Listen in the app2Covadonga — The Cradle of History
Our exploration must begin where the National Park itself was founded: Covadonga. This is a place of immense historical and spiritual weight, often described as the 'Cradle of Spain.' According to tradition, it was in a cave here…
Listen in the app3The Cares Gorge — The Divine Pass
No visit to the Picos is complete without traversing the Cares Gorge, often referred to as the 'Ruta del Cares' or the Divine Gorge. This 12-kilometer trail (one way) connects the villages of Poncebos in Asturias and Cain in León. …
Listen in the app4Bulnes — The Isolated Village
Hidden in a narrow valley and accessible only by foot or funicular is the village of Bulnes. This village is split into two parts: Bulnes de Abajo (Lower Bulnes), which sits deep in the valley, and Bulnes de Arriba (Upper…
Listen in the app5Naranjo de Bulnes — The Limestone Titan
The 'King of the Peaks' in the Picos range is the Naranjo de Bulnes, known locally as Pico Urriellu. This massive, monolithic limestone peak stands at 2,519 meters and is arguably the most iconic sight in northern Spain. …
Listen in the app6Cabana Veronica — The Aircraft Carrier Hut
Perched at an elevation of 2,325 meters in the Central Massif is one of the most unique structures in the Picos: the Refugio Cabana Veronica. This small, metal-domed shelter has a fascinating history—it was built in 1961 from the…
Listen in the app7The High Plateaus — Wildlife and Solitude
Beyond the peaks and gorges lie the high-altitude plateaus of the Picos, a world of 'jous' (limestone depressions) and 'vegas' (alpine meadows). These areas are the heart of the park's wilderness. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Picos de Europa concludes, I hope you carry with you a deep appreciation for the complexity and grandeur of this mountain range. We have traveled from the historical birthplace of Spain at Covadonga to…
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What is Picos de Europa?
Picos de Europa is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 43.2162, -4.8111 |
| Last updated |