Costa Verde
Travel Guide
Visit Costa Verde
Where to stay in Costa Verde
![Banco Santander featuring heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/260000/260215-Cantabria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Santander City Centre
Santander City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Plaza de Pombo or Centro Botín.
![Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura featuring heritage elements, a city and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/259000/259933-Laboral-Ciudad-De-La-Cultura.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Gijon City Centre
Unique features of Gijon City Centre include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by San Lorenzo Beach or Bay of Biscay while you're exploring the area.
![Aquarium of Gijon which includes a sunset, signage and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/259000/259283-Asturias.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Distrito Oeste
You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Distrito Oeste. You might want to make time for a stop at Aquarium of Gijon or Playa de Poniente.
![Museum of the Asturian People featuring modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/259000/259276-Asturias.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Distrito Rural Este
You'll enjoy the bars and gardens in Distrito Rural Este. You might want to make time for a stop at Atlantic Botanical Garden or Laboral City of Culture.
![Monumento a Los Raqueros showing a statue or sculpture, a bay or harbor and outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/260000/260611-Monumento-A-Los-Raqueros.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Puertochico
The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Puertochico. A stop by Chico Port or Bay of Biscay might round out your trip.
![Walk along Gijón's beautiful seafront at sunset to get a breath of fresh sea air in the city. This pretty church is just the icing on the cake.
More info: http://holayessica.com/2013/09/18/wisw-gijon-sunset/](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d49bb98f2ee417011094fced756e9f95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Distrito Llano
Travelers like the shopping in Distrito Llano, and Los Fresnos Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.
![Hotel Bed4U Santander](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77950000/77943900/77943851/dc7211d1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025
![Hotel Bahia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/562100/562045/ce2f9113_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![Hotel Santemar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6300/6233/0c3c19fb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
![El Faro Unkempt Houses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84140000/84139900/84139856/fee99757_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2023
![Estudios Aranzazu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9640000/9637200/9637160/cab72f76_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
![Apartamentos Alday](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17820000/17813800/17813710/75f28c5e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on May 15, 2024
Popular places to visit
![El Sardinero Beach featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/260000/260305-El-Sardinero-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
El Sardinero Beach
Explore the casino, international restaurants and many quaint cafés that adorn the charming promenade that overlooks this picturesque sandy haven.
![Palacio de la Magdalena which includes a house, heritage architecture and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/260000/260539-Palacio-De-La-Magdalena.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Palacio de la Magdalena
Experience the ostentatious splendor of a palatial home where members of the Spanish royal family used to take their summer vacations.
![San Lorenzo Beach which includes a coastal town, a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/259000/259559-San-Lorenzo-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Cathedrals Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/66a2717ede33e72f4ba808cde861279c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Cathedrals Beach
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at As Catedrais Beach, a popular beach in Ribadeo. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
![Comillas Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/38a16c364d2731588ca0fe415171cda6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Comillas Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Comillas Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Comillas City Center. Stroll along the seaside or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
![Santander Cathedral showing heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/260000/260573-Santander-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santander Cathedral
This fortress-like building is actually two churches combined and stands on a pile of Roman ruins. Inside, see religious works of art and sacred relics.
Things to do
![El Gaitero Winery, Villaviciosa, Tazones and Laboral](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48865737/7bc378b1-a3e3-41ce-bdc2-8093cb28d8a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
El Gaitero Winery, Villaviciosa, Tazones and Laboral
![Excursion to Ribadesella, Llanes and Santillana del Mar from Oviedo and Gijón](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5282344/d85f2920-d95c-4fc3-8c59-e1e7a4274c54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Excursion to Ribadesella, Llanes and Santillana del Mar from Oviedo and Gijón
![From Gijón: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46305771/cd374302-390a-489e-b387-b5497521a575.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Gijón: Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés Day Trip
![From Gijón:Ribadesella, Llanes, & San Vicente de la Barquera](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47169924/5eb6569e-89a1-4f03-8816-d0dd515cf901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)