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Covadonga and Cangas de Onís, the origin of the asturian monarchy


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The Sanctuary of Covadonga, the Holy Cave of Our Lady of Covadonga (Patron of Asturias), is located in one of the most beautiful spots in the region, the Picos de Europa, very close to Cangas de Onís, the first capital of the Spanish kingdom.


Covadonga y Cangas de Onís

• The Sanctuary of Covadonga. The battle of Covadonga and the origin of the Reconquest.

• The Covadonga lakes, Enol and Ercina.

• Cangas de Onís, the first capital of the Asturian Kingdom, origin of the Asturian monarchy.

• The cultural centre of the asturian monarchy.

• The pre-historic tomb of Santa Cruz.

• The church of Santa Eulalia de Abamia, the first royal family vaults.

• The Buxu cave.



Covadonga y Cangas de Onís

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