What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Penarrubia?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Playa de Penarrubia?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Penarrubia, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa de Penarrubia good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa de Penarrubia does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

Is the Playa de Penarrubia good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa de Penarrubia secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Playa de Penarrubia is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Playa de Penarrubia?

Playa de Penarrubia can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets </li><li>FKK / Naturists</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Penarrubia?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Penarrubia.There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Prao del Sol is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Penarrubia?

There are 952 places to stay in the Playa de Penarrubia area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Penarrubia include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=97206&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Oca Palacio De La Llorea Hotel & Spa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6610430&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel y Casona El Carmen</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=392465&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Torreteyera</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5718034&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">EL PILPAYO</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2292900&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Espacio Gijon Centro</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6130827&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Casa Barbora</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa de Penarrubia from parking?

The Playa de Penarrubia has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de Penarrubia?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de Penarrubia that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa de San Lorenzo located in 1.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de Penarrubia (Asturias) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa de Penarrubia (Asturias) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Playa de Penarrubia with gray sand & rocks surface

Photo of Playa de Penarrubia with blue water surface

Photo of Playa de Penarrubia with spacious shore

Photo of Playa de Penarrubia with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa de Penarrubia located in natural area

Playa de Penarrubia

Penarrubia Beach

Corolla, Spain

7.4

#74 out of 155 in Asturias 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Gijon • 2.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil

5.8km

Park Joaquín Rubio Camin Park

210m

Park Cabo San Lorenzo Park

390m

Hiking Area Providencia (Vértice Geodésico)

440m

Hiking Area Alto de la Providencia

690m

Hiking Area Senda del Cervigón

700m

Hiking Area Mirador la Colina del Cuervo

710m

Park Carbayera de Laviada

1.1km

Park Área Recreativa

1.2km

Park Parque Hermanos Castro

1.4km

Restaurant El Prao del Sol

8.4 - Very good 670m

Restaurant Bar Merendero EL HÓRREO

8.2 - Very good 720m

Restaurant La Posada Blanca

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Restaurante La Pondala

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Baffi Gentlebar

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Al Peso

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Restaurante Somió Park

1.6km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante La Peñuca

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant EL INDIO Terraza Club

8.2 - Very good 2km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

1.9km

Supermarket Alimerka

2.5km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.6km

Supermarket Opencor

2.7km

Supermarket masymas supermercados

2.7km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.7km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

3km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

3km

Supermarket Carrefour

3.2km

Museum Museum of the Asturian People

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa de San Lorenzo

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction La Escalerona

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Palacio de Revillagigedo

2.7km

Church Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Museo Barjola

8.6 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Las Letronas

2.8km

Museum Laboral Art and Industrial Creation

3.1km

Museum Museo Ferrocarril

3.5km

Cultural Center Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

3.1km

Aquarium BIOPARC Acuario de Gijón

3.8km

Historical Landmark Plaza Mayor de Gijón

2.6km

Historical Landmark Casco Histórico de Gijón

2.7km

Historical Landmark Plaza del Parchís

2.7km

Historical Landmark Universidad Laboral

3.1km

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About

Playa de Penarrubia is located on the Cantabrian Sea and it is in the 74th place out of 155 beaches in the Asturias region 27.3 km away from its center, the city of Oviedo. It is one of the beaches of Gijon settlement, just 2.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Located outside the settlement

Gijon • 2.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil

5.8km

Park Joaquín Rubio Camin Park

210m

Park Cabo San Lorenzo Park

390m

Hiking Area Providencia (Vértice Geodésico)

440m

Hiking Area Alto de la Providencia

690m

Hiking Area Senda del Cervigón

700m

Hiking Area Mirador la Colina del Cuervo

710m

Park Carbayera de Laviada

1.1km

Park Área Recreativa

1.2km

Park Parque Hermanos Castro

1.4km

Restaurant El Prao del Sol

8.4 - Very good 670m

Restaurant Bar Merendero EL HÓRREO

8.2 - Very good 720m

Restaurant La Posada Blanca

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Restaurante La Pondala

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Bar Baffi Gentlebar

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Al Peso

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Restaurante Somió Park

1.6km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante La Peñuca

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant EL INDIO Terraza Club

8.2 - Very good 2km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

1.9km

Supermarket Alimerka

2.5km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.6km

Supermarket Opencor

2.7km

Supermarket masymas supermercados

2.7km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.7km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

3km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

3km

Supermarket Carrefour

3.2km

Museum Museum of the Asturian People

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa de San Lorenzo

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction La Escalerona

9 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Palacio de Revillagigedo

2.7km

Church Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Museo Barjola

8.6 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Las Letronas

2.8km

Museum Laboral Art and Industrial Creation

3.1km

Museum Museo Ferrocarril

3.5km

Cultural Center Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

3.1km

Aquarium BIOPARC Acuario de Gijón

3.8km

Historical Landmark Plaza Mayor de Gijón

2.6km

Historical Landmark Casco Histórico de Gijón

2.7km

Historical Landmark Plaza del Parchís

2.7km

Historical Landmark Universidad Laboral

3.1km

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La Brana • 8.3km from center

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10.7km from the beach

Hotel y Casona El Carmen

Hotel

La Brana • 8.6km from center

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13km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

La Llosa Rodre

Country House

Veyo • 10.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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820m 11 min walk

Playa del Cervigon

8.1 Very good

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Playa de Serin

6.3 Pleasant

1.9km 25 min walk

Playa de San Lorenzo

7.3 Good

2.6km

Playa de Estano

7.8 Very good

Popular beach 3.3km

La Ñora Beach Playa de La Ñora

8.1 Very good

3.5km

Playa de Poniente

7.5 Very good

Popular beach 5km

Playa del Arbeyal

7.2 Good

Popular beach 5.1km

Arbeyal Beach Playa del Arbeyal

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Gijon • 2.7km

Main locality of province

Oviedo • 27.3km

Transport

Airport

OVD • 32.6km

Bus Station

[GIJÓN/XIXÓN] Estación ALSA [CTA 00784] • 3.2km

Train Station

Gijón • 3.9km

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Playa de Penarrubia

Penarrubia Beach

Corolla, Spain

Playground Parque infantil

Park Joaquín Rubio Camin Park

Park Cabo San Lorenzo Park

Hiking Area Providencia (Vértice Geodésico)

Hiking Area Alto de la Providencia

Hiking Area Senda del Cervigón

Hiking Area Mirador la Colina del Cuervo

Park Carbayera de Laviada

Park Área Recreativa

Park Parque Hermanos Castro

Restaurant El Prao del Sol

Restaurant Bar Merendero EL HÓRREO

Restaurant La Posada Blanca

Restaurant Restaurante La Pondala

Bar Baffi Gentlebar

Bar Al Peso

Restaurant Restaurante Somió Park

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante La Peñuca

Restaurant EL INDIO Terraza Club

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Alimerka

Supermarket Mercadona

Supermarket Opencor

Supermarket masymas supermercados

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Carrefour

Museum Museum of the Asturian People

Tourist Attraction Playa de San Lorenzo

Tourist Attraction La Escalerona

Tourist Attraction Palacio de Revillagigedo

Church Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Tourist Attraction Museo Barjola

Tourist Attraction Las Letronas

Museum Laboral Art and Industrial Creation

Museum Museo Ferrocarril

Cultural Center Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

Aquarium BIOPARC Acuario de Gijón

Historical Landmark Plaza Mayor de Gijón

Historical Landmark Casco Histórico de Gijón

Historical Landmark Plaza del Parchís

Historical Landmark Universidad Laboral

About

Gijon, Asturias,

Playground Parque infantil

Park Joaquín Rubio Camin Park

Park Cabo San Lorenzo Park

Hiking Area Providencia (Vértice Geodésico)

Hiking Area Alto de la Providencia

Hiking Area Senda del Cervigón

Hiking Area Mirador la Colina del Cuervo

Park Carbayera de Laviada

Park Área Recreativa

Park Parque Hermanos Castro

Restaurant El Prao del Sol

Restaurant Bar Merendero EL HÓRREO

Restaurant La Posada Blanca

Restaurant Restaurante La Pondala

Bar Baffi Gentlebar

Bar Al Peso

Restaurant Restaurante Somió Park

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante La Peñuca

Restaurant EL INDIO Terraza Club

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Alimerka

Supermarket Mercadona

Supermarket Opencor

Supermarket masymas supermercados

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Carrefour

Museum Museum of the Asturian People

Tourist Attraction Playa de San Lorenzo

Tourist Attraction La Escalerona

Tourist Attraction Palacio de Revillagigedo