La Arena Travel Guide

Gijon

Popular places to visit

San Lorenzo Beach which includes a city, a beach and general coastal views

San Lorenzo Beach

Sun, sea and sports abound on Asturia’s favorite sandy beach, located in the heart of Gijón and overlooking the picturesque Bay of Gijón.

San Lorenzo Beach
Cimadevilla showing a bay or harbour and a city

Cimadevilla

Get a sense of the rich culture in this historic center and make your way up the hill for a stunning vista of the bay.

Cimadevilla
Talasoponiente featuring a sunset

Talasoponiente

Bring the whole family to relax in this multifaceted spa and watch your kids splash around in the water park.

Talasoponiente
Plaza Mayor featuring heritage elements

Plaza Mayor

Stop by Gijón’s historic town square to take a leisurely stroll, relax with a coffee or meal and appreciate the traditional architecture.

Plaza Mayor
Jardín Botánico Atlántico showing a garden and forests

Atlantic Botanical Garden

Expand your understanding of plant life at this serene and enriching botanical garden with educational displays and workshops.

Atlantic Botanical Garden
Gijon which includes a city, a sunset and a bay or harbour

Puerto Deportivo

Explore the waterfront in Gijon with a trip to Puerto Deportivo. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Puerto Deportivo

Things to do

Oviedo: Ribadesella, Llanes & San Vicente de la Barquera

Oviedo: Ribadesella, Llanes & San Vicente de la Barquera

£37
per adult
Oviedo: Ribadesella, Llanes & San Vicente de la Barquera
From Oviedo: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip

From Oviedo: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip

£37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Oviedo: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip
Cudillero, Aviles and Cabo Peñas Lighthouse Tour from Oviedo

Cudillero, Aviles and Cabo Peñas Lighthouse Tour from Oviedo

£39
per adult
Cudillero, Aviles and Cabo Peñas Lighthouse Tour from Oviedo
Excursion to Ribadesella, Llanes and Santillana del Mar from Oviedo and Gijón

Excursion to Ribadesella, Llanes and Santillana del Mar from Oviedo and Gijón

£37
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Ribadesella, Llanes and Santillana del Mar from Oviedo and Gijón
From Gijón: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip

From Gijón: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip

£37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Gijón: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip
Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego Cathedrals Beach Tour

Excursion to Playa de las Catedrals, Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego

£43
per adult
Excursion to Playa de las Catedrals, Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego
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Top hotels in La Arena

Hotel Príncipe de Asturias

Hotel Príncipe de Asturias

4 out of 5
C/Manso, 2, Gijon, Asturias
Fully refundable
The price is £97 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£97
per night
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gijon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (307 reviews)
"This hotel was a little pricier than we normally get but high summer weekends in Gijon are BUSY! Best thing for me was the view of the beach from the room and especially from the breakfast room on the 9th floor. Step out the door and onto the Muralla beachside promenade. Parking is easy with a garage ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hotel Príncipe de Asturias
URH Hotel Zen Balagares

URH Hotel Zen Balagares

4 out of 5
Avenida de los Balagares, 34, Corvera de Asturias, Asturias
The price is £65 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£65
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Corvera de Asturias. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trasona Reservoir Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (316 reviews)
"Muy bien ubicado en una vecindad tranquila, con un parking espacioso y buenas amenidades, todo limpio"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

URH Hotel Zen Balagares
Barceló Oviedo Cervantes

Barceló Oviedo Cervantes

5 out of 5
C/Cervantes, nº 13, Oviedo, Asturias
The price is £114 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£114
per night
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oviedo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews)
"Great location which allows to walk around rhe city"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Barceló Oviedo Cervantes
Eurostars Palacio de Cristal

Eurostars Palacio de Cristal

4 out of 5
Calle Policarpo Herrero, s/n, Oviedo, Asturias
The price is £74 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£74
per night
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Oviedo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Plaza de Espana and Astur ...
9/10 Wonderful! (598 reviews)
"Espectacular!!!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Eurostars Palacio de Cristal
La Boroña

La Boroña

4 out of 5
Ctra. AS-II, No. 1602, Gijon, Asturias
The price is £74 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£74
per night
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gijon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Los Fresnos Mall and Los ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (167 reviews)
Lovely stay
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, very friendly"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

La Boroña
NH Oviedo Principado

NH Oviedo Principado

4 out of 5
Calle San Francisco, 6, Oviedo, Asturias
The price is £78 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£78
per night
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Oviedo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (504 reviews)
"City map provided by the Hotel was extremely helpful and mad it easy to find my way back to the Hotel after walking in many different directions every day."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

NH Oviedo Principado
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Other neighbourhoods around La Arena

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El Bibio

While visiting El Bibio, you might make a stop by sights like El Molinon and Plaza de Toros de El Bibio.

El Bibio
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Las Mestas

When in Las Mestas, you can plan a visit to Plaza de Toros de El Bibio and El Molinon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Las Mestas
Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura which includes interior views, a city and street scenes

Gijon City Centre

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Gijon City Centre include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Casino de Asturias or San Lorenzo Beach while you're exploring the area.

Gijon City Centre
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Urb. Playa del Arbeyal

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Urb. Playa del Arbeyal and surrounding area, you can visit El Molinon and Plaza de Toros de El Bibio.

Urb. Playa del Arbeyal
Gijon featuring a sunset, heritage elements and a city

Cimavilla

If you're spending some time in Cimavilla, Cimadevilla and Elogio del Horizonte are top sights worth seeing.

Cimavilla
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Distrito Llano

Travellers like the shopping in Distrito Llano, and Los Fresnos Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Distrito Llano

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