Confitería La Playa
A beloved Gijón institution since 1921, Confitería La Playa offers timeless, artisanal sweets and chocolates crafted with traditional methods.
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Confitería La Playa
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A beloved Gijón institution since 1921, Confitería La Playa offers timeless, artisanal sweets and chocolates crafted with traditional methods.
"Must-try Princesitas and exquisite chocolates at this historic Gijón confectionery!"
Must-Try 'Princesitas'
Don't leave without trying the renowned Princesitas, a traditional sweet made with almond, egg, and sugar.
Explore Chocolate Delights
Indulge in the diverse chocolate selection, including exquisitely flavored meringues.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Pastry shop
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+34 985 34 33 28
Address
C. Corrida, 61, Centro, 33206 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
Website
confiterialaplaya.com/Highlights
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Princesitas de la Playa
Iconic traditional sweets made with almond, egg, and sugar, a timeless delicacy since 1921.
Handcrafted Chocolates
A delightful selection of artisan chocolates, including meringues and unique flavor combinations.
Traditional Pastries
Savor classic cakes like strawberry souffle and pine nut cake, beloved by locals for generations.
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Must-Try 'Princesitas'
Don't leave without trying the renowned Princesitas, a traditional sweet made with almond, egg, and sugar.
Explore Chocolate Delights
Indulge in the diverse chocolate selection, including exquisitely flavored meringues.
Local Cake Favorites
Consider popular cakes like the strawberry souffle or pine nut cake for a true taste of local favorites.
Gifts & Souvenirs
Beautifully packaged sweets make for excellent gifts for friends who appreciate quality.
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Must-Try 'Princesitas'
Don't leave without trying the renowned Princesitas, a traditional sweet made with almond, egg, and sugar.
Explore Chocolate Delights
Indulge in the diverse chocolate selection, including exquisitely flavored meringues.
Local Cake Favorites
Consider popular cakes like the strawberry souffle or pine nut cake for a true taste of local favorites.
Gifts & Souvenirs
Beautifully packaged sweets make for excellent gifts for friends who appreciate quality.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Confitería La Playa is praised for its high-quality, traditional pastries and chocolates, with the 'Princesitas' being a standout. Customers appreciate the excellent service and the charming ambiance of this historic shop. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some mention the small size of certain items relative to their price.
"Beautiful classic Gijon pastry shop. Love the Boniato fish empanadas. The little princess macarons and soft roll. Very friendly service."
Jean T
"Absolutely delicious selection of chocolates! A real delight of tastes and textures! Elegantly presented... Loved them. Highly recommended.💙"
Melissa Sadie Wright
"I really loved the place"
Rhea Thoppil
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Frequently Asked Questions
The pastry shop is most famous for its 'Princesitas de la Playa,' traditional sweets made with almond, egg, and sugar, prepared using artisanal methods since 1921.
Yes, in addition to sweets, they offer savory options like salmon puff pastries.
Information on specific dietary accommodations like gluten-free options is not readily available in the provided data.
Yes, their beautifully packaged chocolates and 'Princesitas' make for excellent and appreciated gifts.
While they have a core selection of traditional sweets and chocolates, some reviews suggest a limited variety in display cases.
Besides the Princesitas, customers highly recommend the chocolates, meringues, strawberry souffle cake, and pine nut cake.
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Su dulce emblema son las Princesitas de la Playa, un bocado exquisito compuesto por tres ingredientes: almendra, huevo y azúcar. La elaboración de las Princesitas no ha cambiado a lo largo de los años y se sigue utilizando un método 100% artesanal. Otra de sus especialidades son las pastas de nuez: dos pastas de mantequilla unidas por un relleno especial de praliné, son bañadas en chocolate y coronadas con media nuez.
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Por allí empezamos este paseo dulce por la ciudad que puede presumir -según nos explican los responsables de turismo de la ciudad- de que su puerto era en los años 80 el lugar del país en el que más cacao se desembarcaba. ¿Cuál es la especialidad de esta mítica confitería que celebrará sus 100 años volviendo al lugar (en la calle Corrida) donde empezó el negocio familiar?
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And try princesitas at Confitería La Playa 00 34 985 34 33 28 – beautifully packaged egg-yolk yellow sweets that taste like marzipan.
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