Apartamentos Astilleros

Apartamentos Astilleros is an aparthotel in Candás, built around the useful things that matter when you are travelling with dive kit and a healthy appetite: space, a kitchenette, a washing machine and sea views. You get an apartment rather than a conventional hotel room, with a dining area and a private bathroom to make the place work for a few nights or a longer stay.

The tone is practical and independent. You can make your own breakfast, put a load of washing on, and head out to eat in Candás when you would rather not cook. WiFi is free throughout, daily housekeeping is included, and free public parking is available nearby.

The property’s website is in Spanish, while the accommodation itself is suited to couples, families and small groups who prefer an apartment to a room. Pets are allowed, too.

You are in Candás, on Spain’s Asturias coast, rather than in Gijón itself. Playa de Rebolleres is about 0.4 miles away, or roughly a seven-minute walk, so you can reach the beach without planning an expedition between meals.

The immediate surroundings are usefully local. El Puerto, El Espigon and El Muelle are within a few minutes on foot, with Cafe K4 and several bars close by as well. Parque les Conserveres is around 0.3 miles away, while Fuente Los Ángeles is about 0.6 miles away for a short change of scenery.

Gijón is close enough for a day or evening out. The Aquarium of Gijón is about 8 miles away, and the city’s Roman Baths, Plaza Mayor, museums and Elogio del Horizonte are roughly 6 miles away. Candás Apeadero railway station is around 0.4 miles from the apartments.

The useful distinction here is not a long list of room labels; it is how much domestic space you want around your diving day. The one-bedroom apartment suits a couple who want separate living space and a proper place to eat, while the two-bedroom version gives a small group more room to spread out. Both are designed for up to four or six guests respectively, with one private bathroom.

For two people, the studio keeps things simpler. It has a double bed and a single bed, plus a kitchenette, dining area and sea view. The smaller apartment option accommodates up to three people and also has a private bathroom, making it a sensible middle ground when you need more than a studio but do not need the larger layout.

Every unit has a kitchenette, microwave, TV, washing machine and free toiletries. Heating is available for cooler Asturias nights, and daily housekeeping means you do not have to spend the afternoon dealing with yesterday’s sand and wet clothes. The sea views are the detail to look for when the view from your room matters as much as the extra floor space.

This is apartment living, so your room comes with a kitchenette and dining area rather than a hotel dining programme. That gives you the option of a quick breakfast before heading out, or a low-effort meal when the day has taken more out of you than planned. The microwave is there for convenience, not culinary theatre. That is often exactly the point.

When cooking feels like an unnecessary second dive, Candás puts several restaurants close to the property. El Puerto, El Espigon and El Muelle are all nearby, while Cafe K4 and local bars are within a short walk for coffee or a drink.

There is no hotel restaurant, bar or breakfast service to build your day around in the information provided. The advantage is that you are free to choose your own rhythm: eat in, walk out, or keep the evening very simple.

The easy after-dive plan is Playa de Rebolleres, around seven minutes away on foot. If you want a little more movement without committing to a full excursion, Playa de Güelgues is about 0.9 miles away, while San Pedro de Antromero Beach is roughly 1.3 miles away. Playa Carranques and Playa de Madrebona are around 1.2 and 1.2 miles away respectively.

Candás also gives you modest, outdoorsy alternatives to another hour in a bar. Parque les Conserveres is close by, and Fuente Los Ángeles is within walking distance. The nearby coastline and parks are better suited to an unhurried stroll than a scheduled programme, which may be just what your legs require.

For a cultural or family outing, Gijón brings the Aquarium of Gijón, the Campo Valdés Roman Baths, the Jovellanos Museum and Birthplace, Plaza Mayor and Elogio del Horizonte within about 6 to 8 miles. Back at the apartment, the washing machine and dining area may prove more popular than any formal entertainment. Diving holidays are not improved by compulsory fun.

Asturias Airport is about 17 miles away by road, with a journey of roughly 27 minutes by car. Free public parking is available nearby, but it is on the street and cannot be reserved. If you are arriving by train, Candás Apeadero is around 0.4 miles away; Candás station is about 0.7 miles away.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 22:00, and you need to tell the property your expected arrival time. Check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00. There is no age requirement for check-in, and children of any age are welcome; cot availability depends on the accommodation option, while extra beds are not available.

Smoking is not allowed and parties or events are not permitted. Cash is an accepted payment method. Pets are welcome, with charges potentially applying. The property is non-smoking throughout, and free WiFi covers all areas.