Gijón is a beautiful city to visit with children! There are many fun and exciting things to do in Gijón with young children. Due to its size, it is a perfect city to explore on foot without the little ones in the house getting bored or tired. In this article, we have compiled some ideas to enjoy the city with the whole family.
A walk through the Isabel la Católica Park
This park, located in the vicinity of the San Lorenzo beach and the stadium of El Molinón, it is big and beautiful, being a perfect plan to spend a morning with the children. There is a wide variety of games and activities for children, including a playground, a lake, animals, an outdoor play area and a picnic area.
Visit the Aquarium
The aquarium is a perfect place for spend an afternoon with the children in Gijón, since it allows you to see marine animals without leaving the city. There is a wide variety of fish and animals, and it is especially fun for children. It has a special area for the little ones to have a great time getting to know the marine fauna.
Gijón with children: a day at the beach
Gijón has nine different beaches, some of them perfect for spending a family day with children. San Lorenzo beach is the most popular but also the most crowded. If you want to spend a quiet day with children, it is best to opt for the Poniente or Arbeyal beaches. In our article about the Gijón sandbanks you can see all the information about the beaches of Gijón.

Evaristo Valle Museum
This is one of the main museums in Gijón, and it is a fun place to visit with children. It has beautiful gardens that will delight the little ones and, in addition, there are a large number of interesting objects and models. A perfect place for the little ones in the house to spend an entertaining and cultural time.
Train museum
Everyone to the train! This is a plan for a morning or afternoon in Gijón with children, well plan no, PLANAZO. This museum is a fascinating place to visit. There are a lot of trains, wagon rides from yesteryear and very interesting models. Your children will fall in love with this incredible museum. A couple of gossips: it's free and at Christmas there is a very cool market.

Atlantic Botanical Garden
Touring the Atlantic Botanical Garden is one of the things to do with children in Gijón. The facilities, very close to the Labor University, are enormous and will delight the smallest members of the family. If you visit the city in spring, summer or autumn, it is an essential stop on the route to Gijón.