Water temperature at Peñarrubia

🌊 Water temperature 15.7°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 12.1°C

💨 Wind 2 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa muy estrecha y rodeada de altos acantilados. Tiene un grado alto de ocupación.

Peñarrubia is a semi-urban beach of sand and gravel in Gijón (Asturias). The sand at Peñarrubia is golden.

It measures 550 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Peñarrubia: moderate surf. Peñarrubia can be reached on foot, with difficulty and by car, and has parking.

Peñarrubia is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Peñarrubia has hazard signage on record.

Length: 550 metros
Width: 15 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena / Grava)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie difícil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Cabueñes
Nearest marina:: Gijón

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
🚿 Showers
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
🌿 Nudism

Not recorded in the registry for Peñarrubia: Wheelchair access, Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.

Facilities at Peñarrubia according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Peñarrubia?

Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at Peñarrubia, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.

How do you get to Peñarrubia?

MITECO records that you get to Peñarrubia on foot, with difficulty and by car, and there is parking.

Is Peñarrubia a good beach for children?

Peñarrubia has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Peñarrubia on the day before going in.

Does Peñarrubia have a Blue Flag?

No. Peñarrubia is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is La Ñora (Villaviciosa), 3 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Peñarrubia can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.