Covadonga
Spain · Principality of AsturiasES
Parish in Asturias, Spain
Covadonga is one of 11 parishes in Cangas de Onís, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in Northwestern Spain. It is in the Picos de Europa mountains. With a permanent population of 55, the parish became a site of pilgrimage and a place of great cultural importance following the 722 Battle of Covadonga, which marked the beginning of the Spanish Reconquista of the Iberian Peninsula. The battle, which took place near the village in 722, was the first Christian victory in the Iberian Peninsula over the Arabs invading from north Africa under the Umayyad banner, and is often considered to be the beginning of the almost eight-century-long effort to expel Muslim rulers governing Iberia during the Reconquista.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 55
- Coordinates
- 43.308, -5.055
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 163 m
Overview of Covadonga
Covadonga sits in Principality of Asturias, Spain and reads as a tiny locality. Some 55 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture, sports and nature.
Things to do in Covadonga
Culture in Covadonga
(4)On the culture side, Covadonga offers Cathedrals, Churches, Religious Sites and Towers. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Covadonga. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Covadonga
(4)Sports in Covadonga covers Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Covadonga's own activity tags.
Nature in Covadonga
(3)Nature in Covadonga covers Lakes, Natural Places and Nature. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Covadonga's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Covadonga
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Principality of Asturias first, then drive or cycle into Covadonga. The local time zone is Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Covadonga that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Covadonga known for?
- Covadonga is mainly a destination for culture, sports and nature, set in Principality of Asturias, Spain with around 55 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Covadonga?
- You can plan around Cathedrals, Churches, Religious Sites, Towers and Biking in Covadonga. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Covadonga?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Covadonga located?
- Administratively, Covadonga sits in Principality of Asturias, Spain — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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