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Arcea Gran Hotel Pelayo

Covadonga, s/n
Rated 8.2 in 2168 reviews

Arcea Gran Hotel Pelayo is a distinguished hotel located in the picturesque Asturian village of Covadonga, Spain. Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of the Picos de Europa National Park, the hotel offers its guests a serene retreat, surrounded by lush greenery and dramatic mountain views. This historic establishment exudes a sense of elegance and tradition, with its classic architectural design and refined interiors that meld seamlessly with the natural beauty that envelops it.

The Arcea Gran Hotel Pelayo provides a welcoming atmosphere, where guests can enjoy a memorable stay marked by attentive service and modern comforts. Each room is tastefully appointed with traditional décor, offering a cozy haven after a day of exploration in this stunning region. Guests can indulge in the delightful cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, which serves a variety of local and international dishes, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The on-site bar and lounge area provide the perfect setting to unwind with a drink after a day of activities or sightseeing.

The hotel's prime location makes it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area, including visits to the nearby Covadonga Sanctuary, a site of great cultural and historical significance. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the myriad of activities available in the Picos de Europa, from hiking to wildlife spotting. Arcea Gran Hotel Pelayo offers a unique experience for those seeking tranquility and an authentic taste of Asturian hospitality amidst one of Spain's most enchanting natural settings.

Climate and Weather

January
 11°
 4°
 13°
 3
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
February
 11°
 4°
 12°
 4
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
March
 12°
 5°
 12°
 5
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
April
 14°
 6°
 13°
 6
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
May
 17°
 9°
 15°
 6
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
June
 20°
 12°
 18°
 7
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
July
 22°
 14°
 20°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
August
 23°
 14°
 21°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
September
 21°
 13°
 20°
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Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
October
 17°
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 18°
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Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
November
 13°
 6°
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 15
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December
 11°
 5°
 14°
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Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Covadonga and near Arcea Gran Hotel Pelayo

Santa Cueva de Covadonga
Santa Cueva de Covadonga
Cave in Spain
130m / 140yd
Basilica of Our Lady of Covadonga
Basilica of Our Lady of Covadonga
Church in Asturias, Spain
110m / 120yd
Estatua de Don Pelayo
Estatua de Don Pelayo
Statue in Covadonga, Spain
130m / 140yd
Church of Santa Eulalia (Abamia)
Church of Santa Eulalia (Abamia)
Cultural property in Cangas de Onís, Spain
3.5km / 2.2mi
Cangas de Onís Roman Bridge
Cangas de Onís Roman Bridge
Cultural property in Cangas de Onís, Spain
7.8km / 4.8mi
Santa Cruz de Cangas de Onís
Santa Cruz de Cangas de Onís
Cultural property in Cangas de Onís, Spain
7.9km / 4.9mi
Iglesia de Santa María
Iglesia de Santa María
Church in Mián, Asturias, Spain
7.4km / 4.6mi
Dolmen de Santa Cruz
Dolmen de Santa Cruz
Dolmen in Cangas de Onís, Spain
7.9km / 4.9mi
Iglesia de Santa Eulalia
Iglesia de Santa Eulalia
Church building in Benia de Onís, Spain
7.3km / 4.5mi
Monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva
Monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva
Human settlement in Cangues d'Onís, Asturias, Spain
10.2km / 6.3mi
Church of Santa María de Junco
Church of Santa María de Junco
Cultural property in Ribadesella, Spain
14.8km / 9.2mi
Iglesia de la Santa Cruz
Iglesia de la Santa Cruz
Inguanzo
15.3km / 9.5mi
Mayorazgo Palace
Mayorazgo Palace
Cultural property in Cabrales, Spain
15.3km / 9.5mi
San Miguel de Asiego
San Miguel de Asiego
15.6km / 9.7mi
Tito Bustillo Cave
Tito Bustillo Cave
Cave in Spain
17km / 10.6mi
Bufones de Pría
Bufones de Pría
17.8km / 11.1mi
Playa de Arra
17km / 10.6mi
Playa de Guadamía
Playa de Guadamía
17.3km / 10.7mi
Beach of Santa Marina, Ribeseya
Beach of Santa Marina, Ribeseya
17.5km / 10.9mi
Agustín Argüelles
Agustín Argüelles
Spanish liberal politician (1776-1844)
17.1km / 10.6mi
Playa de la Atalaya
Playa de la Atalaya
17.3km / 10.8mi
Cuevas del Mar Beach
Cuevas del Mar Beach
Beach in LLanes, Asturias, Spain
19km / 11.8mi
Palace of la Espriella en Villahormes
Palace of la Espriella en Villahormes
Cultural property in Llanes, Spain
19.5km / 12.1mi
Church of Santa María de Llas
Church of Santa María de Llas
Cultural property in Cabrales, Spain
19.3km / 12mi
Playa de San Antonio
19.7km / 12.2mi
Playa de La Canal
18.9km / 11.8mi
Playa de Gulpiyuri
Playa de Gulpiyuri
Shortest beach of the world
20.6km / 12.8mi
Playa de San Antolín de Bedón
Playa de San Antolín de Bedón
20.8km / 12.9mi
San Antolín de Bedón
San Antolín de Bedón
Cultural property in Llanes, Spain
20.8km / 13mi
Church of Santa María (Villamayor)
Church of Santa María (Villamayor)
Church in Villamayor, Asturias, Spain
21.2km / 13.2mi
Arenal de Morís Beach
Arenal de Morís Beach
Beach in Caravia, Asturias, Spain
20.8km / 12.9mi
Playa de Pestaña
21.8km / 13.6mi
La Batalla de El Mazucu
La Batalla de El Mazucu
1937 Militar offense during Spanish Civil War
20.6km / 12.8mi
Palaciu del Navariegu
20.8km / 13mi
Playa de La Beciella
21.8km / 13.5mi
Sidrón Cave
Sidrón Cave
Geographical object
23.3km / 14.5mi
Church of Santiago de Gobiendes
Church of Santiago de Gobiendes
Cultural property in Colunga, Spain
23km / 14.3mi
Playa Espasa
Playa Espasa
22.3km / 13.9mi
Playa Torimbia
Playa Torimbia
22km / 13.7mi
Toranda
Toranda
22.8km / 14.2mi
Playa de la Isla
Playa de la Isla
23.2km / 14.4mi
Museo Etnográfico del Oriente de Asturias
Museo Etnográfico del Oriente de Asturias
23.6km / 14.7mi
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Church building in Barro, Spain
22.6km / 14mi
Gobiendes Palace
Gobiendes Palace
Cultural property in Colunga, Spain
22.7km / 14.1mi
Xiglú, Sorraos and Barro beach
Asturian beach, Spain
23.3km / 14.5mi

What to do in Covadonga and near Arcea Gran Hotel Pelayo

Santa Cueva de Covadonga
Santa Cueva de Covadonga
Cave in Spain
130m / 140yd
Basilica of Our Lady of Covadonga
Basilica of Our Lady of Covadonga
Church in Asturias, Spain
110m / 120yd
Estatua de Don Pelayo
Estatua de Don Pelayo
Statue in Covadonga, Spain
130m / 140yd
Church of Santa Eulalia (Abamia)
Church of Santa Eulalia (Abamia)
Cultural property in Cangas de Onís, Spain
3.5km / 2.2mi
Cangas de Onís Roman Bridge
Cangas de Onís Roman Bridge
Cultural property in Cangas de Onís, Spain
7.8km / 4.8mi
Santa Cruz de Cangas de Onís
Santa Cruz de Cangas de Onís
Cultural property in Cangas de Onís, Spain
7.9km / 4.9mi
Iglesia de Santa María
Iglesia de Santa María
Church in Mián, Asturias, Spain
7.4km / 4.6mi
Dolmen de Santa Cruz
Dolmen de Santa Cruz
Dolmen in Cangas de Onís, Spain
7.9km / 4.9mi
Iglesia de Santa Eulalia
Iglesia de Santa Eulalia
Church building in Benia de Onís, Spain
7.3km / 4.5mi
Monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva
Monastery of San Pedro de Villanueva
Human settlement in Cangues d'Onís, Asturias, Spain
10.2km / 6.3mi
Church of Santa María de Junco
Church of Santa María de Junco
Cultural property in Ribadesella, Spain
14.8km / 9.2mi
Iglesia de la Santa Cruz
Iglesia de la Santa Cruz
Inguanzo
15.3km / 9.5mi
Mayorazgo Palace
Mayorazgo Palace
Cultural property in Cabrales, Spain
15.3km / 9.5mi
San Miguel de Asiego
San Miguel de Asiego
15.6km / 9.7mi
Tito Bustillo Cave
Tito Bustillo Cave
Cave in Spain
17km / 10.6mi
Bufones de Pría
Bufones de Pría
17.8km / 11.1mi
Playa de Arra
17km / 10.6mi
Playa de Guadamía
Playa de Guadamía
17.3km / 10.7mi
Beach of Santa Marina, Ribeseya
Beach of Santa Marina, Ribeseya
17.5km / 10.9mi
Agustín Argüelles
Agustín Argüelles
Spanish liberal politician (1776-1844)
17.1km / 10.6mi
Playa de la Atalaya
Playa de la Atalaya
17.3km / 10.8mi
Cuevas del Mar Beach
Cuevas del Mar Beach
Beach in LLanes, Asturias, Spain
19km / 11.8mi
Palace of la Espriella en Villahormes
Palace of la Espriella en Villahormes
Cultural property in Llanes, Spain
19.5km / 12.1mi
Church of Santa María de Llas
Church of Santa María de Llas
Cultural property in Cabrales, Spain
19.3km / 12mi
Playa de San Antonio
19.7km / 12.2mi
Playa de La Canal
18.9km / 11.8mi
Playa de Gulpiyuri
Playa de Gulpiyuri
Shortest beach of the world
20.6km / 12.8mi
Playa de San Antolín de Bedón
Playa de San Antolín de Bedón
20.8km / 12.9mi
San Antolín de Bedón
San Antolín de Bedón
Cultural property in Llanes, Spain
20.8km / 13mi
Church of Santa María (Villamayor)
Church of Santa María (Villamayor)
Church in Villamayor, Asturias, Spain
21.2km / 13.2mi

About Covadonga

Covadonga, located in the Picos de Europa National Park, offers a variety of experiences for visitors. One of the most significant attractions is the Basilica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga, an impressive church built in a neo-Romanesque style. Its stunning architecture and beautiful setting against the backdrop of the mountains make it a peaceful place for reflection and appreciation of history.

Another key site is the Cueva de Covadonga, a cave that holds deep historical and cultural significance. Inside, you’ll find the statue of the Virgin of Covadonga, which draws many pilgrims. The cave's natural beauty and the surrounding area contribute to its serene atmosphere.

For those who enjoy nature, the Lagos de Covadonga are a must-see. These glacial lakes, situated at a higher altitude, offer breathtaking views and numerous hiking trails. The area is well-suited for outdoor activities, including hiking and photography, especially during the spring and summer months when the landscape is vibrant.

Additionally, the Picos de Europa National Park provides various opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can explore its diverse ecosystems and wildlife, with trails that cater to different skill levels. The park is known for its rugged terrain and dramatic landscapes, making it ideal for both hiking and leisurely walks.

Finally, taking time to enjoy the local cuisine can enhance your visit. Traditional Asturian dishes, such as fabada asturiana and cider, are integral to the region's culture. Exploring local restaurants can provide a taste of the culinary heritage that complements the natural and historical attractions of Covadonga.




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