La Arena
Gijon
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Aquarium of Gijon
Take a journey through the world’s seas and oceans by exploring the diverse themed displays in one of northern Spain’s finest aquariums.
Talasoponiente
Bring the whole family to relax in this multifaceted spa and watch your kids splash around in the water park.
El Molinon
Catch an event at El Molinon during your trip to Gijon-Este. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area.
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.
Things to do
From Gijón: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip
From Oviedo and Gijón: Llanes, Ribadesella, Alto de Fitu and Bowls
From Oviedo: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip
Excursion to Playa de las Catedrals, Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego
La Arena Hotel Deals
Hotel Príncipe de Asturias
This is a lovely hotel with great views of the beach. We sat looking out of our window watching the surfers. The breakfast was excellent, especially the views from the ninth floor.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
Hotel Silken Monumental Naranco
Parking is expensive but easy. The breakfast had a lot of choices.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Hotel Silken Ciudad Gijon
Excellent hotel only the breakfast room was a strange place minus 1 floor but breakfast was good.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Barceló Oviedo Cervantes
Breakfast was great, room is very comfortable as was shower. Garage is very tight and stressful. Good location. No help with luggage. No gym
Reviewed on May 1, 2026
AC Hotel Gijón by Marriott
Mini fridge stocked. Clean room. Staff are nice - would be good if all staff were also fluent in English, especially housekeeping staff. There’s a department store down the road. Wish the continental breakfast had more variety for folks that are not from Spain, but the food was ok. The hotel is clean, ...
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
B&B Hotel Gijón Centro Begoña
Sound proofing woefully inadequate and servicecin the restaurant poor
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
Other neighborhoods around La Arena
El Bibio
While visiting El Bibio, you might make a stop by sights like El Molinon and Isabel la Católica Park.
Las Mestas
While Las Mestas might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like El Molinon and Museum of the Asturian People.
Gijon City Centre
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.
Urb. Playa del Arbeyal
Though Urb. Playa del Arbeyal might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Molinon and Museum of the Asturian People.
El Pisón
If you're spending some time in El Pisón, Museum of the Asturian People and San Lorenzo Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Cimavilla
If you're spending some time in Cimavilla, Cimadevilla and Campo Valdes Roman Baths are top sights worth seeing.
