West Gijón: from the Aquarium to the centre by the sea

Gijón's other seafront —quieter and more family-friendly: Poniente beach, the Aquarium and the marina, with the centre a step away. Flat and right by the water. Tap a number to see each stop.

  • 🕒 1 h 30 (relaxed)
  • 📏 ≈ 2 km
  • 📍 4 stops
🗺️ Open the route in Google Maps
Illustrated map of west Gijón (Aquarium, Poniente beach and marina) with a 5-stop route.
Tap a number on the map to jump to that stop.
  1. Gijón Aquarium

    At the western tip of Poniente beach, with sharks, penguins and an underwater tunnel. The star plan for kids and a great place to start the route.

    Directions →
  2. Poniente Beach

    A man-made beach of golden sand and calm, sheltered waters. Perfect for swimming with little ones or lazing in the sun by the harbour.

    Directions →
  3. Marina & Plaza del Marqués

    The heart of the seafront: moored sailboats, the statue of Pelayo and the Revillagigedo Palace behind. The meeting point between Cimavilla and the centre.

    Directions →
  4. Calle Corrida

    Gijón's main pedestrian street, to finish the route with shops and cafés. It links the harbour with Plaza del Instituto, in the heart of the open-air shopping district.

    Directions →

Frequently asked questions

Is it a good route with kids?

Yes, one of the best: flat, by the sea, with the Aquarium and the calm-water Poniente beach as big draws for little ones. Almost all of it runs along a pedestrian promenade.

How does it differ from San Lorenzo beach?

San Lorenzo is the big open urban beach with waves, east of Cimavilla. Poniente is smaller and sheltered, with imported sand and calm water, to the west. This route covers that quieter western side.