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Picos de Europa with Spain’s Green Coast

Discover a superb walking destination
Two holidays in one | Explore Spain’s oldest national park and its Green Coast.
Covadonga Lakes | Take in the views at these iconic glacial lakes.
Authentic Asturias | Stay at historic hotels and uncover traditional local culture.
Camino del Norte | Walk a stretch of this medieval pilgrimage route.
Unhurried pace | With the option of a free day by the coast.
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 1 dinner
    2 picnics
    7 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • Walk transfers on days 2, 3, 4 & 5
  • Picos de Europa with Spain’s Green Coast
    Discover a superb walking destination
  • Bufones (blowholes)
  • Celorio
  • Covadonga Lakes
  • Gothic bridge in Cangas de Onís
  • Sirviella circuit
What is included
  • 7 nights
  • 1 dinner
    2 picnics
    7 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • Walk transfers on days 2, 3, 4 & 5

Holiday information

A walking holiday in the Picos de Europa

Seek out some of Spain’s finest hiking – and its most spectacular landscapes – on a self-guided walking holiday that brings together the best of Asturias.

Beginning amid the region’s wild and remote-feeling Picos de Europa Mountains – which shelter rare birds and animals and where trails meander through verdant meadows, ancient woodlands, and impressive gorges – the route descends to meet the Atlantic in a series of picturesque coves and golden beaches. This is Spain’s Green Coast, so named for the lush hills and pastureland that frame the shoreline.
Although the scenery is dramatic, this holiday offers a relaxing way to take it all in. We have selected just two welcoming hotels for you to stay at – so, with no need to move on every day, you explore at your pace. Take your pick of the many highlights on offer – the Covadonga Lakes, the historic towns of Llanes and Cangas de Onís, the bufones that fire up jets of water from beneath the earth’s surface – or opt to enjoy a free day by the coast.

There are some experiences you mustn’t miss, however, including the chance to take in the unforgettable Picos views from El Mirador de la Reina, to join pilgrims on their time-honoured journey along the Camino del Norte, or to sample some of the freshest fish and seafood you will ever taste.


Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

    Late May, June and September see the most settled weather, but conditions are changeable, and there is always the chance of rain whenever you travel - the landscape wouldn't be so green otherwise. Fortunately, rain showers don't tend to last long, usually giving over quickly to sunshine.
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  • Arrival in Mestas de Con
    Night 1: at La Casona de Con or Hotel Villa de Mestas (the first of four nights here).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
  • Around Mestas, Sirviella circuit: 10.5km, 4hrs; ascent/descent 375m
    Your first day’s circuit introduces the fabulous views and varied terrain you’ll enjoy throughout this holiday. Strike out east across the rolling, green hills on the edge of the Cantabrian Range, where vistas extend south over the mountains of the Picos de Europa. Stop for lunch at a typical sidrería cider bar in Sirviella before returning along quiet lanes and tracks to Mestas.
    Sirviella circuit
  • Covadonga Lakes to Mestas de Con: 15km, 4.5hrs; ascent 330m/descent 1180m
    Today is a real highlight: the chance to explore the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park and its spectacular glacial lakes. Your day begins with an included transfer up to the Pedro Pidal Visitor Centre, from where you climb to the mirador between Lake Enol and Lake Ercina, taking in the inspirational backdrops of high limestone peaks and rolling green meadows. As you descend back to your hotel, be sure to pause at El Mirador de la Reina viewing point for unforgettable panoramas over the Picos (alternatively, for a shorter day or if opting for a walk right around the lakes and out to the Mirador del Rey, it’s possible to return from the lakes by taxi – pre-booking required).
    Covadonga Lakes
  • Labra to Cangas de Onís: 12.5km, 5hrs; ascent 375m/descent 510m
    Take a peek at the open-air sculptures in the Palacio de Labra’s private grounds – they’re large enough to be seen from a distance and include work by Dalí – before picking up the long-distance GR-109 Nature Trail to walk across fern-covered hills and through copses of pine and Pyrenean oak. Your destination is the historic town of Cangas de Onís, where you have time to explore its treasures – including a striking Gothic bridge and pre-Romanesque chapel – before your pre-arranged taxi collects you for the journey back to Mestas.
    Cangas de Onís Roman bridge
  • Mestas de Con to Llanes: 12km, 4hrs; ascent 140m/descent 195m
    Following an included transfer to the 16th-century Chapel of San Antonio, you trace the northern flank of the Sierra de Cuera through panoramic countryside to Llanes. This charming coastal town has much to offer, from a walled medieval centre to picturesque El Sablón beach – as well as a wide choice of bars, cafés, shops, and restaurants. Your three nights here are spent at either Hotel Don Paco or Hotel Finca La Mansión.
    Llanes
  • Puertas de Vidiago to Llanes: 11km, 4hrs; ascent 290m/descent 330m
    Join pilgrims making their way to Santiago today, as you walk a stretch of the Camino del Norte – one of the oldest paths to the shrine of St James. Your route begins after a short, included transfer to Vidiago, from where you pick up the Camino and wind back to Llanes through green pastures, beside limestone cliffs, and past quiet coves. As you walk, look out for Asturias’ famous bufones – natural blowholes in the clifftops, which release impressive jets of water into the air during high tide or rough seas.
    Bufones in Vidiago
  • Celorio & Po circuit: 14km, 5hrs; ascent/descent 260m
    Today we recommend a route that leads you away from Llanes to explore the picturesque coves and idyllic beaches of the Green Coast. The first stretch of this route is inland, to Po with its lively village square. From here, you follow the E9 long-distance path to Celorio – enjoying dramatic coastal views all the way. Loop back to Llanes along fishermen’s trails, taking in a final unforgettable vista from El Mirador de San Pedro viewing point as you re-enter the town.
    Celorio and Po circuit

Accommodation

You stay in two very different hotels, each steeped in Asturian history and tradition. Begin at a former farmhouse surrounded by nature and end your holiday at a historic convent in the heart of Llanes town.

In both locations, we work with more than one property, as shown below. All accommodation is hand-picked by us and, unless there is a price implication (in which case we will contact you to discuss your options), we will confirm our hotel selections on your booking confirmation.

Wherever you stay in Llanes, we recommend an extra night to enjoy the town’s beautiful coastal setting.

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  • 7 nights: 01 May 2026 - 14 October 2026

    Start Any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price *
    1 - 31 May 2026 from £998
    1 - 30 Jun 2026 from £1098
    1 Jul - 31 Aug 2026 from £1218
    1 - 30 Sep 2026 from £1088
    1 - 7 Oct 2026 from £1038

    * Final price is subject to change due to the customisable nature of our holidays and is dependent on accommodation availability for the dates selected. We will contact you to confirm the final price. Single supplements are applicable on many of our holidays. Please contact us for full details.

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Recommended airports: Bilbao, Asturias (Oviedo), Santander

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    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly via an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

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    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

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    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
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    Newcastle - Bilbao (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly via an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

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  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
  • Absolutely! We are experts in tailored rail travel. Making use of sleeper trains or stopovers in cities along the route, we can get you from London to virtually anywhere in mainland Europe. We can even make arrangements to Mallorca, Sicily and Norway with a combination of ferries and rail. Please contact us to discuss your plans.
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
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  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Spain, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • (Castilian) Spanish is one of several official languages; Catalan, Basque and Gallego have equal status in Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia, respectively. The currency is the Euro. Spanish time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
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Picos de Europa with Spain’s Green Coast. 7 nights
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