Exploring the Picos de Europa in Northern Spain
This is what our friend Jessica wrote about the Picos de Europa: Our absolute favorite area in Spain is the Picos de Europa.” Jessica writes: “It’s south from the coast […]
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Potes, a Perfect Stop in Los Picos de Europa of Spain
“If you’re still in the Picos area when you cross into Cantabria, Potes is a great area to stop.” Jessica* It was heading into evening, we were in the mood for […]
Grandma’s Calluses for Lunch Anyone?
After a bunch of village hopping in the Picos de Europa, we stopped at the Bar Restaurante Remoña in the village of Pido. The 3-course ‘menu del dia’ had a few items on it […]
The Geese Guardians of the Tower of Mogrovejo
The main point of interest in Mogrovejo was a 13th century tower that was down a wooded pathway. Al ventured down the path and I followed a minute later after stopping to […]
Brez, a Tiny Village High in the Picos de Europa
The road leading into the village of Brez, high up in the Picos de Europa. Two dogs coming running out to greet us. This village had stone barns galore. Along […]
The Only Way to Get to Bulnes (Picos de Europa, Spain)
Bulnes is supposed to be the last village in Spain that can not be reached by road. Instead one takes a funicular from Poncebos up to the village which was surprisingly […]
Lagos Covadonga / Covadonga Lakes, Spain
In the Picos de Europa is one of my all-time favorite places ever, Covadonga […] the lakes, which are crystal blue, placid, and surrounded by absolutely picturesque green hills… …my description is […]
The Sanctuary at Covadonga in the Picos de Europa of Spain
Covadonga, up in the steep mountains of the Picos de Europa, consists of two parts, the first part being the sanctuary. We were up earlier than we expected and as we approached the […]
A Traditional Stew for a Cold Rainy Night in Cangas de Onís
Some route info from Jessica, a longtime resident of Northern Spain: Our absolute favorite area is the Picos de Europa. It’s further south (Unquera, Cangas de Onís) and very rural, but […]
Travel Theme: Up to the Picos de Europa (Peaks of Europe)
Do as the sign says, “Sit yourself down in the clouds.” Sign showing 2014 rates for taking the cable car up the Picos de Europa. This mountain range was named the […]
