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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Gijon

Gijon’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments around Gijon. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: September 30, 2025

Cabo Peñas Lighthouse 🗽 Asturias

A lighthouse that stands on top of a rocky promontory overlooking the Bay of Biscay. The views from the lighthouse are absolutely stunning, with sweeping views of the coastline and …

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Elogio del Horizonte

Elogio del Horizonte is conceived from a small-format model, which has been "growing" until it reaches 10 meters in height and a weight of 500 tons. It is made of …

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Dinosaur footprints in La Griega beach

After descending to La Griega beach, just before the sandbank, we can see dinosaur footprints. Jurassic footprints, which are easily identifiable thanks to an explanatory panel.

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Monument to the Mother of the Emigrant

A very emblematic place in the city of Gijón. The statue is of a mother saying goodbye to a relative who emigrates to another country to find a better life.

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Pico Pienzu

It has spectacular views of part of the Asturian coast and Picos de Europa

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Mirador del Fito viewpoint

On one of the most famous hills in the Sueve mountain range stands an old concrete watchtower from the early 20th century: the Mirador del Fito. From here, we can …

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Isabel la Católica Park

The green heart of Gijón, the park is included in the Cultural Heritage of Asturias as a historical garden and is considered an Asset of Cultural Interest. It has imposing …

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La Providencia Viewpoint

La Providencia

from Gijon a beautiful hike with wonderful views of the coast ....

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Playa de Peñarrubia

Official beach on the half trail between La Nora and Gijon. There are only a few bathing here, mostly naked, and there is a lifeguard there. Showers and drinking water and everything is free and without admission.

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Monte Areo VI Burial Mounds

The green areas of the Mounds are well-kept and have good explanatory signs. Up to 35 burial mounds have been found in the area.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Gijon

Cabo Peñas Lighthouse 🗽 Asturias

Elogio del Horizonte

Dinosaur footprints in La Griega beach

Monument to the Mother of the Emigrant

Pico Pienzu

Mirador del Fito viewpoint

Isabel la Católica Park

La Providencia Viewpoint

Playa de Peñarrubia

Monte Areo VI Burial Mounds

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