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7.3

Good

Playa de San Lorenzo

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de San Lorenzo?

The bar is located right on the Playa de San Lorenzo.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mesón Restaurante Sancho is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

Gijón, Spain

#49 out of 101 in Asturias

7.3

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Gijon • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Restaurante Asturiano La Galana

8.6 - Excellent 130m

Japanese Restaurant Restaurante Japones SAMO SUSHI

8.4 - Very good 220m

Spanish Restaurant La Taberna Asturiana - El Cachopo

8.4 - Very good 220m

Hamburger Restaurant Berty's Burger

8.2 - Very good 220m

Restaurant Mesón Restaurante Sancho

9.2 - Excellent 230m

Restaurant Gloria - Esther y Nacho Manzano

8.6 - Excellent 270m

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

7.8 - Very good 280m

Bar La Buena Vida Fomento

7.6 - Very good 690m

Seafood Restaurant El Restallu

8.8 - Excellent 830m

Park Reina Garden

260m

Park Parque Hermanos Castro

400m

Park Parque de Begoña

500m

Park Parque Tren de la Libertad

800m

Park Joaquín Rubio Camin Park

1.5km

Park Carbayera de Laviada

1.7km

Hiking Area Alto de la Providencia

1.9km

Park Cabo San Lorenzo Park

2.2km

Hiking Area Providencia (Vértice Geodésico)

2.2km

Playground Parque infantil

3.4km

Playground Parque Infantil Perlora Ciudad de Vacaciones

8.1km

Playground Circuito BTT

8.3km

Supermarket Alimerka

160m

Supermarket Opencor

170m

Supermarket masymas supermercados

180m

Supermarket Carrefour Express

390m

Supermarket Carrefour Express

460m

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

540m

Supermarket Mercadona

1.1km

Supermarket Carrefour

1.1km

Shopping Mall Centro Comercial Los Fresnos

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de San Lorenzo

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction La Escalerona

9 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Palacio de Revillagigedo

210m

Tourist Attraction Museo Barjola

8.6 - Excellent 220m

Church Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

240m

Tourist Attraction Las Letronas

330m

Museum Museum of the Asturian People

930m

Museum Museo Ferrocarril

980m

Museum Laboral Art and Industrial Creation

3.2km

Aquarium BIOPARC Acuario de Gijón

1.2km

Cultural Center Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

3km

Historical Landmark Plaza Mayor de Gijón

130m

Historical Landmark Casco Histórico de Gijón

210m

Historical Landmark Plaza del Parchís

250m

Historical Landmark Universidad Laboral

3.1km

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About

Playa de San Lorenzo is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 49th place out of 101 beaches in the Asturias region 25.5 km away from its center, the city of Oviedo. It is one of the beaches of Gijon settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long bay with turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Playa de San Lorenzo coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de La Ñora, which has a rating of 8.1.

Playa de San Lorenzo is located in Asturias within Gijon, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

8.5 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Gijon • 1.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Restaurante Asturiano La Galana

8.6 - Excellent 130m

Japanese Restaurant Restaurante Japones SAMO SUSHI

8.4 - Very good 220m

Spanish Restaurant La Taberna Asturiana - El Cachopo

8.4 - Very good 220m

Hamburger Restaurant Berty's Burger

8.2 - Very good 220m

Restaurant Mesón Restaurante Sancho

9.2 - Excellent 230m

Restaurant Gloria - Esther y Nacho Manzano

8.6 - Excellent 270m

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

7.8 - Very good 280m

Bar La Buena Vida Fomento

7.6 - Very good 690m

Seafood Restaurant El Restallu

8.8 - Excellent 830m

Park Reina Garden

260m

Park Parque Hermanos Castro

400m

Park Parque de Begoña

500m

Park Parque Tren de la Libertad

800m

Park Joaquín Rubio Camin Park

1.5km

Park Carbayera de Laviada

1.7km

Hiking Area Alto de la Providencia

1.9km

Park Cabo San Lorenzo Park

2.2km

Hiking Area Providencia (Vértice Geodésico)

2.2km

Playground Parque infantil

3.4km

Playground Parque Infantil Perlora Ciudad de Vacaciones

8.1km

Playground Circuito BTT

8.3km

Supermarket Alimerka

160m

Supermarket Opencor

170m

Supermarket masymas supermercados

180m

Supermarket Carrefour Express

390m

Supermarket Carrefour Express

460m

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

540m

Supermarket Mercadona

1.1km

Supermarket Carrefour

1.1km

Shopping Mall Centro Comercial Los Fresnos

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de San Lorenzo

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction La Escalerona

9 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Palacio de Revillagigedo

210m

Tourist Attraction Museo Barjola

8.6 - Excellent 220m

Church Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

240m

Tourist Attraction Las Letronas

330m

Museum Museum of the Asturian People

930m

Museum Museo Ferrocarril

980m

Museum Laboral Art and Industrial Creation

3.2km

Aquarium BIOPARC Acuario de Gijón

1.2km

Cultural Center Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

3km

Historical Landmark Plaza Mayor de Gijón

130m

Historical Landmark Casco Histórico de Gijón

210m

Historical Landmark Plaza del Parchís

250m

Historical Landmark Universidad Laboral

3.1km

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La Brana • 8.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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7.2 Good

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Arbeyal Beach Arbeyal Beach

7.8 Very good

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7.8 Very good

Popular beach 4.9km

La Ñora Beach La Ñora Beach

8.1 Very good

Popular beach 6.6km

Xivares Beach Xivares Beach

7.2 Good

8.6km

Playa Carranques Playa Carranques

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Gijon • 1.1km

Main locality of province

Oviedo • 25.5km

Transport

Airport

OVD • 31.1km

Bus Station

[GIJÓN/XIXÓN] Estación ALSA [CTA 00784] • 1.4km

Train Station

Gijón • 2.1km

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7.3 Good

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7.3 Good

Sevastijan Gavril.

6 Pleasant

That place is not ideal for either those with or without a pet. If you have a pup, you'll have to keep them on a leash, as there are no designated areas for them to run free. And if you don't have a canine companion, you'll be stuck watching everyone else's dog have all the fun.

March 2023

Matthew Tomaso

8 Very good

A five star experience - clean, nice and shallow, great for playing and swimming, with golden fine sand and a great beach walk. There are a few good coffee places nearby, but the parking facilities are unfortunately not up to date and quite small. Dogs are not allowed at any time, which is a shame, as it would be fair to allow dogs early in the mornings when there is no one around. Dogs are allowed between October and April.

March 2023

Samantha Laine

6 Pleasant

The summer beach is a great place to be, with its soft sand and cool water. It's a perfect spot to soak up the sun and relax. Whether you're swimming, sunbathing, or just taking a stroll, it's a great way to spend a day.

March 2023

Brennan

8 Very good

This beach near Gijon in Gijón is a must-see! It's big, beautiful, and has a long promenade that's easily accessible. It's definitely the coolest spot in town!

March 2023

Sofia G Garcia

8 Very good

I heard that St. Lorenzo Beach in Gijon is the busiest beach in Asturias and I am guessing it's especially popular in the summertime. really long and beautiful, with golden fine sand and high waves. You can see many people playing sports in the sand, particularly surfing, from early morning every day thanks to the numerous surf schools located along the boulevard. It is truly amazing and extremely relaxing!

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de San Lorenzo?

The Playa de San Lorenzo is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Playa de San Lorenzo?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de San Lorenzo, 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 San Lorenzo good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

The waves in the Playa de San Lorenzo are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Playa de San Lorenzo for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa de San Lorenzo good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa de San Lorenzo secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

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

The bar is located right on the Playa de San Lorenzo.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mesón Restaurante Sancho is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de San Lorenzo?

There are 962 places to stay in the Playa de San Lorenzo area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de San Lorenzo include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa de San Lorenzo from parking?

The Playa de San Lorenzo has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de San Lorenzo?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de San Lorenzo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa de San Lorenzo located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de San Lorenzo?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de San Lorenzo is August. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de San Lorenzo (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 San Lorenzo (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.