Elogio del Horizonte
Chillida · viewpointChillida's sculpture on Santa Catalina hill. Step inside — the sea actually roars.
Coming with little ones and don't want to risk it. These are the plans and places to eat that work with kids in Gijón, without endless queues or surprises.
Chillida's sculpture on Santa Catalina hill. Step inside — the sea actually roars.
The big city beach and its seafront promenade. 'La Escalerona' steps are the meeting point.
A colossal cultural complex — climb the tower for a full view of Gijón.
25 hectares of Atlantic gardens to switch off, minutes from downtown.
1st-century Roman baths under San Pedro church. Gijón began right here.
Swans, ducks and ponds next to the beach — perfect for a slow walk.
Lessons right on the city beach. If you already surf, the big waves are at Xago and Frexulfe.
From 'La Escalerona' up to Santa Catalina hill and the Elogio del Horizonte — the most iconic stroll.
From Poniente beach to Cervigón hugging the sea — flat and easy.
Green riverside route along the Piles to the park and the beach.
From the beach by the El Tostaderu kiosk, along the Lloca del Rinconín meadow to the end of the seafront. With kids, finish at the sand-and-pirates playground.
In Colunga, shaped like a dinosaur footprint and home to one of Europe’s best Jurassic collections. A sure hit with kids.
Organic dairy farm near Villaviciosa, in cider country. Free guided visit with animals — a perfect family plan.
Green spaces that work with families, so the little ones can burn off energy.
The city's flagship park, with a pond, ducks, peacocks and playgrounds. Right by San Lorenzo beach.
Huge, with meadows, a play area and plenty of room for a picnic or a bike ride.
At the end of the San Lorenzo seafront, right by the sea: a pirate-ship play area and a separate sand zone for the little ones.
Gijón's big downtown park: avenues of magnolias and century-old plane trees, a bandstand and shady benches. Central and flat, perfect for a stroll with kids without leaving the heart of the city.
Gijón is a very easy city for family travel: short distances, plenty of open space and plans that keep little ones happy.
San Lorenzo beach is perfect at low tide for sandcastles, and the Isabel la Católica Park has ducks, ponds and play areas to burn off energy.
The Gijón Aquarium and the Railway Museum are safe bets, and the Atlantic Botanical Garden works great in good weather.
Look for cider houses and restaurants with space and a simple menu. Many spots in the centre and by the beach have a kids' menu and a terrace.
The Aquarium is the safe bet. Museums and a good set-lunch spot also work. See the rainy-day plans page.
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