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We decided to drive into los picos to see a couple of lakes. Seemingly out of nowhere a storm struck. Between the storm and my memories of truly treacherous mountain roads in Colombia that I was on as a child, I got really scared. I felt more comfortable covering my eyes when we hit those hairpins...
I'm a wuss.
Written Nov 15, 2010
In one of the hills to the side of the cathedral of Covadonga is a chapel that's been built into the side of the mountain. To get to it you walk though a lantern lit cave where you're instructed not to speak or take photos.
I snuck a photo from the chapel anyway. ; )
Written Nov 14, 2010
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Covadonga's cathedral is at the foot of Los Picos de Europa. Needless to say this makes its surroundings a thing of beauty. The actual cathedral is made of an earthy, almost terracotta colored stone. It's quite large and located next to a fabulous looking five star hotel.
Updated Nov 14, 2010
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It ia a great part of the district of the Western Massif and constitutes an interesting sample of the area's nature.
The place near the Lakes is the most popular spot for a number of climbing and hiking routes.
Every year, on 25th July, great rejoicing and jubilation heralds the holding of the Fiesta de Pastor (herder) in the lakeside area known as the Vega de Enol (vega, fertile meadowland). Horse races, a spinning contest and the demanding ascent of the Porra de Enol are just some of festivals.
Updated Apr 6, 2007
Address: 12 km far from Covadonga
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Santina - the Virgin of the Battlefield and patron saint of Asturias. You can visit the cave, the museum and the church. "Santina de Covadonga" is a powerful, deeplu-rooted religious symbol that drows thousands of devotees every 8th September.
Written Apr 5, 2007
Address: Covadonga
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covadonga
Situated at the top of the hill, with impressive views across the valley.
Written Jun 25, 2005
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Situated at the top of the hill, with impressive views across the valley.
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In Covadonga is the Shrine of Our Ladyof Covadonga (Santuario de Nuestra Senora de Covadonga), an enclave whose magic ambience is rivaled only by its great scenic beauty. Hollowed out of the rock is a...
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Worn cables linking the battery and sparking plugs on the ageing Tico prompted me to take it to the garage in Villamayor one day early in July 2009 to have them replaced. Fortunately, it was a cool,...
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