La Arena Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

San Lorenzo Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town 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 featuring a city and a bay or harbour

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 showing 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 forests and a park

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

Activities

Oviedo: Ribadesella, Llanes & San Vicente de la Barquera

Oviedo: Ribadesella, Llanes & San Vicente de la Barquera

AU$75
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

AU$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Oviedo: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip
Picture 5 for Activity From Gijón:Ribadesella, Llanes, & San Vicente de la Barquera

Gijón: Ribadesella, Llanes & San Vicente de la Barquera

AU$75
per adult
Gijón: Ribadesella, Llanes & San Vicente de la Barquera
From Gijón or Oviedo: Covadonga Lakes & Sanctuary and Cangas

From Gijón or Oviedo: Covadonga Lakes & Sanctuary and Cangas

AU$125
per adult
From Gijón or Oviedo: Covadonga Lakes & Sanctuary and Cangas
Excursion to Ribadesella, Llanes and Santillana del Mar from Oviedo and Gijón

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

AU$75
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Ribadesella, Llanes and Santillana del Mar from Oviedo and Gijón
Gijon Cultural City Bus Tour Experience from Oviedo

Gijon Cultural City Bus Tour Experience from Oviedo

AU$70
per adult
Gijon Cultural City Bus Tour Experience from Oviedo
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Our pick of the best La Arena Hotel Deals

Hotel Príncipe de Asturias

Hotel Príncipe de Asturias

4 out of 5
C/Manso, 2, Gijon, Asturias
Fully refundable
The price is AU$189 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$189
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gijon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$143 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$143
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Corvera de Asturias. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Trasona Reservoir Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (312 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$266 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$266
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Oviedo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (142 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 AU$153 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$153
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Oviedo. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 AU$161 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$161
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Gijon. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 AU$163 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$163
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Oviedo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (500 reviews)
"Our second time staying here and the staff are so helpful! Excellent location."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 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 showing a city, heritage elements and interior views

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.

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 city, a coastal town and a sunset

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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