Photo Gallery: Picos de Europa

Right: The circular walk from Fuente Dé in the southern Picos de Europa offers fine views to the conical peak of Tesorero (2570m), which marks the junction of the provinces of Cantabria, Asturias and León

Below: ‘Levada’-walking, Spanish-style: following the maintenance path beside a wide canal in the Cares Gorge (Picos de Europa) is perhaps the classic walk in all the Cordillera Cantábrica

Below: Whether you are walking or touring, you are likely to chance upon festivals; the bagpiper is a reminder of the Celtic roots of the inhabitants of the Picos de Europa

Right: Lago de la Ercina is the starting point for two fine walks in the western Picos de Europa, where alpine flora flourish on the extensive limestone pavement

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