La Arena Travel Guide
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.
El Molinon
Catch an event at El Molinon during your trip to Gijon-Este. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in La Arena
Hotel Príncipe de Asturias
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Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Silken Ciudad Gijon
muy buen lugar
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
B&B Hotel Gijón Centro Begoña
Sound proofing woefully inadequate and servicecin the restaurant poor
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2023
Barceló Oviedo Cervantes
Not what you’d expect of a five-star hotel chain: lumpy mattresses, cheap sheets that didn’t fit the bed, no kettle in room so hot water from coffee machine tasted odd, two tiny bottles of water in fridge, fan that didn't work overnight only in morning. However, room was clean and staff were nice ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Silken Monumental Naranco
Parking is expensive but easy. The breakfast had a lot of choices.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 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 7 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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
When in Las Mestas, you can plan a visit to El Molinon and Museum of the Asturian People, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
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 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.
