Picos de Europa National Park

Incredible views everywhere, truly spectacular National Park. There are many good trails, was very easy to follow and well maintained. Can highly recommend the hike to Vega de Ario refuge even over the lagos one.

It's not often I give a 5 star review but this place is exceptional. The scenery is spectacular, from river gorges to high mountain tops no photos can do it justice. Every twist and turn opens a new vista and it was an absolute joy to drive through and over it. Two caveats, the roads are very narrow and unfortunately full of camper vans and it can become very crowded, especially during summer season. However, it's not to be missed. Hiking canoeing and climbing are all very popular sports in the area and a shout out to the lovely guide in Trescares for all the wonderful information he gave us.

Stunning scenery and well marked trails. Getting to it is a bit of a faff. We drove to Covadonga (v cool place) then if you hadn’t pre-ordered bus tickets you have either a taxi or shuttle. Shuttle was 12 euro return and you share with others. Once you are off an going it’s pretty efficient. The drive up to the lakes is epic, and I can see why they don’t want lots of cars. It’s busy at the meeting point & round the lakes but once you get out hiking in the trail it thins out v quickly. Trails are well marked and scenery is stunning. Allow at least a half day.

For any visiting birder the Picos de Europa is the best place in Spain to see Wallcreeper, Snowfinch, Alpine Accentor and Alpine Chough in the summer, plus other birds such as Rock Thrush, Water Pipit and maybe even a Lammergeier. The Fuente Dé cable car takes you up to over 1,900 m in altitude in just a 4-minute ride. It gets busy in the summer, so don't leave it until too late in the morning, but once you get away from the entrance the crowds thin out and you are left with amazing scenery and a good chance at some of the best high-altitude birds that you get in Spain. It's great for hiking, and in fact if you can't or don't hike it's a bit of a shame, because you'll be missing out on the best of the park. Down in the green valleys there are hay meadows, small villages and forested slopes, good for Black Woodpecker and Middle Spotted Woodpecker, and high passes with Citril Finches in the vicinity.

Beautiful place. Unfortunately it was very very foggy and we couldn’t see the lakes :( but the place was full of beautiful cows. Would love to came again when the weather is better.

Incredibly beautiful, rugged park. Views and hiking are epic

Fantastic hiking area. Easy access from Teleferico Fuente De (free parking). Big mountains with hiking trails. Some small lakes. We took a bath in late september. Bring warm clothes even in the summer. Most hiking trails are long so bring snacks and water.

Very nice and unique nature