Tucked into a hillside deep in the Asturian countryside, you’ll find the Santa Cueva de Covadonga.
A staircase leads to the chapel and it is worth the climb.
The photo above gives some perspective to the terrain here, which is quite mountainous. Pulling back a little, you can see the altar to the right of the chapel.
This is a place of pilgrimage for many believers. It was impressive to see their devotion and respect.
Pelayo won a great victory in Covadonga, taking advantage of tactics and terrain to save his kingdom from conquest. As a result, shrines were built and later a massive church.
You can see how the church stands upon an outcropping in the valley. Here’s the statue of Pelayo:
And check out the mountain in the background. The scenery in this part of Spain is nothing short of stunning. Here’s another perspective on the church.
I’ll have another post soon that shows the tiny chapel built into a hillside cave. Check back frequently.
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