Spain, Asturias, Picos de Europa National Park, Covadonga, Basilica de Santa Maria la Real Legend has it that in the 8th century, the Virgin blessed Asturian Christian forces with a well-timed signal to attack Spain´s Moorish conquerors, thereby taking t. Spain, Asturias, Picos de Europa National Park, Covadonga, Basilica de Santa Maria la Real Legend has it that in the 8th century, the Virgin blessed Asturian Christian forces with a well-timed signal to attack Spain´s Moorish conquerors, ther