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Picos de Europa

Spain

In northern Spain between Asturias, Cantabria, and León, The Picos de Europa are a limestone massif near the Atlantic coast with dramatic peaks, the Cares trail, and the Covadonga lakes. Spain's first national park is a hiker's paradise.

What awaits you

HikingActiveCampingLocal cuisineNature

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Best time to visit

Max. temperature
-1°
Jan
1°
Feb
2°
Mar
4°
Apr
7°
May
11°
Jun
14°
Jul
14°
Aug
10°
Sep
9°
Oct
4°
Nov
1°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
10h
May
10h
Jun
11h
Jul
10h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
15d
Jan
11d
Feb
17d
Mar
15d
Apr
19d
May
19d
Jun
13d
Jul
16d
Aug
15d
Sep
17d
Oct
16d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Picos de Europa as a Vacation Destination

Picos de Europa is an excellent choice for hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 14°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
ES
Camping
Tent & caravan