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Geological walk through the Covadonga Lakes

The route through the Covadonga Lakes allows you to discover one of the most emblematic landscapes of the Picos de Europa National Park, combining nature, history, glacial geology, and cultural heritage. From the Pedro Pidal Interpretation Center to the old Buferrera mines, Lake Ercina, Vega del Bricial, and Lake Enol, the route shows how glaciers, moraines, karst, and mining activity have shaped this unique environment. An easy family excursion to understand the origin of the lakes, the power of ice, and the close relationship between the mountains, shepherds, and the memory of Covadonga.

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The Samuel Route and the Bufones de Pría

The Samuel Path PR-AS-284 is a low-difficulty circular route that combines nature, geology, and local history between Llames de Pría, Cuerres, and Ribadesella. Along the Guadamía River, the path reveals a peaceful landscape of fertile plains, limestone formations, small waterfalls, and unique spots such as the medieval Mía bridge, with the option to extend the walk to the impressive Bufones de Pría.

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Puente del Arcu de Torre (Ribadesella)

Very close to Vega beach, in the town of Torre, lies the Puente del Arcu, a unique natural formation created by the erosion of the Acebo River on Carboniferous limestones. A short walk through the forest leads to this rock arch, an ancient section of a fluvial cave where subterranean features, such as stalactites and flag formations, are still preserved. Beneath the arch, the ruins of an old flour mill add human history to a geological spot as beautiful as it is unexpected.

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