- Free
- Family-friendly
Poniente is Gijón's 'new' beach, reclaimed next to the marina. With golden sand and sheltered water, it's calmer than San Lorenzo, which makes it ideal for families with kids.
It's well equipped and surrounded by promenade, terraces and restaurants. Perfect for a relaxed swim right in the centre.
What to see & do here
- Sheltered water, great with kids
- Walk over to the marina
- Terraces and restaurants nearby
- Swim right in the city centre
Did you know?
- It is a “man-made” beach: it was regenerated with imported sand to create a sheltered shore beside the marina.
- It occupies what used to be a port and industrial area, now turned into a leisure waterfront.
- Its water, sheltered from the swell, is usually calmer than San Lorenzo's.
