Bird and wildlife watching in the Covadonga lakes
Highlights
- Enjoy a unique wildlife watching experience at the Covadonga Lakes
- Discover for 4 hours the iconic birds of the National Park with an expert guide
- Explore glacial landscapes and enjoy nature in a safe and surprising environment.
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Full description
Ready to bring out your detective side and follow the trail of birds as if you were filming your own National Geographic documentary?
In 4 hours you will walk around the Covadonga Lakes with a guide from the Picos de Europa National Park, looking for bearded vultures, eagles, small migratory birds and lots of wildlife in a unique glacial landscape.
What we will do
We will meet 10 minutes before the agreed time at the meeting point in Cangas de Onís, Asturias. Our National Park guide will meet us there and we will get into the vehicle that we will use during the whole activity.
We will head towards the Covadonga Lakes, one of the most emblematic areas of the Picos de Europa National Park. As we ascend, we will learn how the glaciers shaped its plains, how the shepherds worked and how the famous Gamonéu cheese is made.
Once in the area, we will start searching for wildlife. With the help of the binoculars and telescopes provided, we will try to observe species such as the bearded vulture, known to be the only living animal that specialises in feeding almost exclusively on bones, the golden eagle, the griffon vulture and other resident or migratory birds.
We will take a short walk along the Ercina lake, ideal for observing small birds such as the stonechat, the wheatear or the red-breasted rock thrush, which travel from Africa to breed in these mountains. Throughout the activity we will learn about the functioning of the ecosystem, wildlife curiosities and how this unique environment is protected, always taking care to minimise the impact on the species and the park.
We will finish after approximately 4 hours of experience returning to the meeting point in Cangas de Onís.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone with no age limit.
Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Not recommended for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility due to the type of terrain.
Children under 1. 35m must bring their own restraint system (car seat) or advise in advance so that a booster seat can be provided. You will find our contact details in your booking confirmation email.
Other information
The activity is available from mid-March to early November. It is confirmed with a minimum of 2 participants.
The meeting point can be reached by public transport.
Free and paid parking is available in the area.
Activity subject to weather conditions: In the event of fog or heavy rain, it is possible that the departure may have to be rescheduled.
There is the option of doing the activity in a private group upon request.
Pets are allowed only on request, indicating their size. Smaller pets are free of charge; larger ones are.
You will find the contact details of the organisers in your booking confirmation email.
Recommended clothing
- Closed sports shoes
- Comfortable walking clothes
- Windcheater or windbreaker (even in summer)
- Cap or hat depending on the weather
Don't forget to bring
- Water
- Something to eat or snack on
- Sunscreen
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Cangas de Onís, Asturias
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
