Gijón (Xixón in Asturian) has six indoor, heated municipal swimming pools spread across its neighbourhoods and run by the Municipal Sports Board (Patronato Deportivo Municipal). They are used for lane swimming, lessons for all ages, health-focused water activities and club training. Below are addresses, phone numbers and opening hours from the City Council’s official directory, plus how to get in.
Municipal pools: addresses and hours
October to May hours from the council’s open data, consulted on 29 October 2026. Closed on public holidays. For June to September, the data refers you to the summer hours for sports facilities apply.
| Pool | Address | District | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Coto | Plaza de la República, s/n | East | 985 181 742 |
| El Llano-Contrueces | Avda. de El Llano, 69 | Llano | 985 181 611 |
| La Calzada | C/ Simón Bolívar, s/n | West | 985 181 415 |
| Moreda-Natahoyo | Avda. Juan Carlos I, s/n | West | 985 181 418 |
| Pumarín Gijón Sur | C/ Ramón Areces, 7 | South | 985 181 654 |
| La Camocha | Avda. La Camocha, s/n | Rural | 985 181 016 |
General hours (El Coto, El Llano, La Calzada, Moreda and Pumarín Gijón Sur):
- Monday to Friday: 8:30–21:30
- Saturday: 9:00–14:00 and 16:30–19:00
- Sunday: 9:00–14:00
La Camocha: Monday to Friday 9:00–14:00 and 16:00–21:00; Saturday 9:00–14:00 and 16:30–19:00, Sunday 9:00–14:00, as at the others.
Tip: the building’s opening hours are not the same as lane-swimming hours: some lanes are reserved for classes and clubs. Ask at reception or by phone which times have the most free lanes.
Access and prices
- Citizen Card: the key to accessing and paying at municipal sports facilities, booking and enrolling in classes. Anyone can apply, resident or not. We explain how in living in Gijón, and you can apply at the citizen service offices.
- Prices: single entries, multi-visit passes and memberships are set out in the public price regulations (in Spanish), with rates by age and circumstances. Check the current version there.
- Rules: use of each facility is governed by the facility regulations.
Lessons and water activities
The council offers sports courses and activities by season, and the Citizen Card is required to enrol (registration is through the website, the app or the citizen cash points). Check gijon.es for the current aquatic activities and swimming programme and enrolment dates, or ask at the pool. Classes are taught in Spanish.
Prefer the sea?
In summer many locals swap the pool for the sea: the city beaches have lifeguards in season and you can swim along the bay. See our guide to Gijón’s beaches. If golf is more your thing, Gijón also has municipal golf courses.
Frequently asked questions
How many public swimming pools are there in Gijón?
Six indoor pools run by the Municipal Sports Board (Patronato Deportivo Municipal): El Coto, El Llano-Contrueces, La Calzada, Moreda-Natahoyo, Pumarín Gijón Sur and La Camocha.
What are the opening hours of Gijón's municipal pools?
From October to May most open Monday to Friday 8:30–21:30, Saturdays 9:00–14:00 and 16:30–19:00, and Sundays 9:00–14:00; they close on public holidays. La Camocha has a split schedule on weekdays (closed 14:00–16:00). Special hours apply in summer.
How much does it cost to swim at a municipal pool in Gijón?
Prices are set out in the council's public price regulations for sports facilities, published on gijon.es, with different rates by age and user type. Check the current rate there.
Do I need a Citizen Card to use the pools?
The Citizen Card (Tarjeta Ciudadana) is the usual way to access and pay at municipal sports facilities and to sign up for classes. Anyone can apply, whether or not they live in Gijón.
Sources
- Gijón open data – Municipal swimming pools — 29 October 2026
- Gijón City Council – Municipal sports facilities opening hours — 28 October 2026
- Gijón City Council – Public prices for sports facilities — 28 October 2026
- Gijón City Council – Sports facilities regulations — 28 October 2026
- Gijón City Council – Citizen Card — 29 October 2026