El Pisón Travel Guide
Gijon
Popular places to visit
Museum of the Asturian People
Learn about the proud heritage of the Asturias region at this museum of culture that includes traditional houses, tools, transport and even bagpipes.
San Lorenzo Beach
Sun, sea and sports abound on Asturia’s favorite sandy beach, located in the heart of Gijón and overlooking the picturesque Bay of Gijón.
Cimadevilla
Get a sense of the rich culture in this historic center and make your way up the hill for a stunning vista of the bay.
Talasoponiente
Bring the whole family to relax in this multifaceted spa and watch your kids splash around in the water park.
Plaza Mayor
Stop by Gijón’s historic town square to take a leisurely stroll, relax with a coffee or meal and appreciate the traditional architecture.
El Molinon
Catch an event at El Molinon during your trip to Gijon-Este. Wander the beaches and waterfront in the area.
Things to do
From Oviedo: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip
Excursion to Playa de las Catedrals, Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego
From Oviedo and Gijón: Llanes, Ribadesella, Alto de Fitu and Bowls
Gijón : Walking Tour of the Historic Center
Top hotels in El Pisón
NH Gijón
Excellent place to stay in Gijon. Very close to the Museo de la Gente Asturiana Pet friendly and they make sure that our pet was comfortable at all times. We loved NH Gijon
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Abba Playa Gijon Hotel
Great view of beach and hotel was amazing clean and breakfast was great
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Gijon Surf Hostel
Staff was great, tks! Safe place, very good price and close to the beach! Good place, will come back again if im close! Especially a thank you to Hafza:)
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Silken Monumental Naranco
Parking is expensive but easy. The breakfast had a lot of choices.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Silken Ciudad Gijon
Lovely hotel - large spacious room and bathroom, and very clean. We really appreciated the great secure parking (we have an SUV and the spaces were a decent size) at 13 euro a night which was good value.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
AC Hotel Gijón by Marriott
Had a wonderful stay at AC Hotel Gijón by Marriott. The location was excellent, making it easy to explore the city, and the staff provided outstanding service from start to finish. Everything was comfortable, clean, and very welcoming. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Pisón
El Bibio
While visiting El Bibio, you might make a stop by sights like El Molinon and Plaza de Toros de El Bibio.
Urb. Playa del Arbeyal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Urb. Playa del Arbeyal and surrounding area, you can visit El Molinon and Museum of the Asturian People.
Las Mestas
When in Las Mestas, you can plan a visit to El Molinon and Museum of the Asturian People, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
La Arena
Though La Arena may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Lorenzo Beach and El Molinon.
Gijon City Centre
Unique features of Gijon City Centre include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Casino de Asturias or San Lorenzo Beach while you're exploring the area.
Cimavilla
If you're spending some time in Cimavilla, Cimadevilla and Campo Valdes Roman Baths are top sights worth seeing.
