Playa de Poniente, Gijón

Name: Playa de Poniente
Address: Gijón, Spain

#12 among attractions in Gijón

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Facts and practical information

Poniente beach is one of the three urban beaches with which the city of Gijón has, located in Asturias, Spain, the other two are San Lorenzo and Arbeyal while the council of Gijón has six others. It is artificial and was created in the mid-1990s.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°32'32"N, 5°40'21"W

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Gijon-Centro (Centro)Gijón Spain

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Playa de Poniente – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias, Playa de San Lorenzo, Museo Barjola, Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos.

~830 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias, Gijón
5 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Gijón, Spain, the Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias offers a unique journey through the history of railways. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich legacy of rail transportation in the Asturias region and beyond.
1 miE
Beach
Playa de San Lorenzo, Gijón
27 min walk • The beach of San Lorenzo is located in the heart of Gijón. With a length of 1550 meters and shell-shaped, is one of the most emblematic beaches of the Principality of Asturias. It extends from stairway 0, located behind the Church of San Pedro, to...
0.5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo Barjola, Gijón
12 min walk • The Juan Barjola Museum of Painting is a museum located in Gijon, principality of Asturias, Spain. The museum was inaugurated in 1988, after a donation by Juan Barjola of 104 works from the years 1950–1988. It is under the auspices of the Cultural Council of the Principality of Asturias.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos, Gijón
15 min walk • The museum "Casa Natal de Jovellanos" is located in a palatial house in the Cimadevilla district of Gijón, in Asturias, Spain.
0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Cimavilla, Gijón
15 min walk • Cimavilla is a neighbourhood of the municipality of Gijón, in Asturias, Spain. Its population was 2,811 in 2012. Cimavilla is the oldest part of the city, in it there are ruins of the old Roman settlement.
0.7 miNE
43°32'57"N • 5°39'47"W
Elogio del Horizonte, Gijón
17 min walk • Monuments and statues, Sculpture, View point
0.6 miE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Gijón
17 min walk • The church of San Pedro is a Catholic temple located in the city of Gijón, of which it is one of its most representative buildings. It is situated in Campo Valdés, at one end of the beach of San Lorenzo and at the foot of the Cimadevilla...
1.2 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Campo de La Cruz, Gijón
32 min walk • Unión Club Ceares is a Spanish football team based in the neighbourhood of Ceares, Gijón, in the autonomous community of Asturias. Founded in 1946, it plays in Segunda División RFEF – Group 1, holding home games at Campo de La Cruz, which has a capacity of 1,500 spectators.
1.2 miSE
Library
El Llano BC, Gijón
30 min walk • El Llano Béisbol Club is a baseball and softball team in the Spanish baseball league. Founded in 1986, the club is based at the El LLano, a neighbourhood of the city of Gijón in Asturias.
0.6 miE
43°32'28"N • 5°39'35"W
Centro comercial San Agustín, Gijón
17 min walk • Shopping, Shop, Shopping centre
0.9 miSE
Memorial
Monumento a los caídos del cuartel del Simancas, Gijón
23 min walk • Simancas Barracks is the name of the barracks where the "Simancas" Mountain Infantry Regiment No. 40 was housed in the city of Gijón Spain. Its siege and final assault during the Spanish Civil War was one of the most notorious events of the...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Playa de Poniente?

Nearby attractions include Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias, Gijón (5 min walk), Museo Barjola, Gijón (12 min walk), Fuente de la Plaza Europa, Gijón (12 min walk), Biblioteca Pública Jovellanos, Gijón (13 min walk).

How to get to Playa de Poniente by public transport?

The nearest stations to Playa de Poniente:

Bus

Playa de Poniente • Lines: L1, L12, L16, L4, L6 (3 min walk)
Museo del Ferrocarril • Lines: B1, L-6, L1, L12, L16, L4 (3 min walk)

Train

Gijón/Xixón (10 min walk)
Estación de Gijón/Xixón Sanz Crespo (10 min walk)