Picos de Europa

The Picos de Europa really exeeded my expectations. We went during off-season time, at the end of may/beginning of June. And because of that, the hikes were not busy at all. The picos are gorgeous and easy accesible. Lots of different hikes with amazing breathtaking views! We were in the Picos de Europa for 6 days. We stayed at Hotel del Oso (5/5 stars!) For 3 days, Which is close to Fuente De and Potes. In this area, we hiked route Brez PR-PNP 27, it's a really nice circular route. Great views, easy to reach, average intensity, ~3hr hike (lots of sheep poop though, bring some extra shoes for changing). The following day we went up the Fuente De. You can go up and down the El cable or go up and hike down to Fuente (hike Puertos de Aliva). I really recommend hiking down, it's beautiful 😍. And very rewarding! It takes about ~5 hours and is mostly downhill/plateau-ish. You will have views of the valleys, mountain peaks, very diverse hike! Nearing the end of the hike, there is some uphill/downhill hiking but overall it's an average intensity hike.
The last 3 days we stayed at the other side of the Picos, in the town Arenas de Cabrales at Hotel picos de Europa. It's a really good location if you want to do Ruta del Cares, which is a ~5-6 hr hike through a river gorge, we started from Poncebos and hiked both ways. Again, really great hike! In the end, we decided to skip lake covadonga because of the hassle with the busses etc and our legs needed a break. Instead, we decided to go kayaking in Arriondas, lots of fun! Love to visit the Picos again!

Well worth a visit! Green hills, snowy mountain tops, tiny mountain roads, different on every side, ... Only thing that disapointed me was when I tried to visit the Covadonga lakes, it was outside of tourist season but still I had to park up 12km from the lakes and they make you buy a bus ticket to travel to the lakes, which I didn't do.
In the north I drove up to the village of Sotres, through tiny goat-filled mountain roads. Lovely little village with alot of walking opportunities around. In the south I stopped at the Collado de Llesba viewing point. From here I started a 4 hour walk to the top of Pico Cariscao and back. Snow on the tops made it difficult, but possible. Best to use decent kompass and maps or a good GPS system as not to get lost.

Not for the faint hearted, and that's just the menu ! But it's a luverly view once you take the cable car to the peak of the mountain. Apparently.....

Beautiful surroundings!!!

Brilliant place for hiking or motorcycle rides.

Such a restful beautiful countryside. We stopped at a look-out, drank champagne, ate pie and drank in the view. All on our way to Cangas de Onis to look at the Roman bridge.

Beautiful landscapes! Easy to challenging hikes! Wanna come back for mountain bike sessions!

Best place on Earth

Heaven on earth! Don’t dare to miss this park!
Especially the lakes of kovadonga

This place is very fantastic.

It is very worth visiting in winter . Everything is closed but the stunning view and heavy snow will give you 1000 times more satisfaction than you have imagined .

Don't think about it. Just go

Breathtaking, snow capped mountains. The cable car from Fuente De is a spectacular way to reach some jaw dropping views and beautiful walks.

We have spent one unforgettable night with our vintage RV ... steep road for a 30+ years old vehicle but worth the trip : wonderful nature and landscape

Amazing place, a true testament to the wild, rugged beauty of nature

It is absolutely beautiful.

Beautiful scenery worthwhile driving after visiting basilica

The world from a different perspective. Must do the 4 hour hike down.

Been there 5 times already and plan on coming this year to

Incredible mountains!!!