The good thing about these local holidays is that one can calmly visit the beautiful places that are normally filled with hoards of loud tourists. That's why I decided to drive to Covadonga to visit the famous mountain lakes which I - shame on me - still hadn't seen yet.
All summer it had been forbidden to drive up to the lakes by car to avoid chaos on the small, winding roads.
People had been obliged to leave the car in the village and pay 6 euros for a terrifying bus trip. But that summer arrangement ended this week, so I was lucky and could do the 1200 meter climb by car.
Goats, sheep, horses and cows walk around freely in this natural paradise. It was amusing to have to stop for some crossing horses and cows on the way up.
The lakes have something magical. It feels like you have ended up in a different, peaceful world, and would expect some fairies to show up every moment.
It's a must see for every tourist visiting Asturias.
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6 comments:
it look so serene!
So beautiful! Aren't those normally spring flowers?
I think they are spring flowers. I was a little surprised as well to see them there.
Waw, it really looks as if the fairy tale figures can pop up every second!
Waw, it really looks as if the fairy tale figures can pop up every second!
the flowers are crocusses. they are beautiful. that whole gallery is stunning. I really want to visit that place one day
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