- Free
- Family-friendly
East of Gijón hide wilder, quieter coves. El Estaño is a sand-and-rock beach surrounded by greenery, perfect for escaping the crowds.
Peñarrubia, closer to the city, is small with a local vibe. Both are ideal if you want a calmer, more natural swim.
What to see & do here
- Quiet coves away from the crowds
- Natural, green surroundings
- A more local atmosphere
- Great for a relaxed swim
Did you know?
- El Estaño owes its calm to being a bit hidden: you have to walk down, which keeps the crowds away.
- Peñarrubia, closer to the city, is a small beach with a very local, almost neighbourhood feel.
- Both keep a wilder, more natural feel than the big city beaches.
