As part of EU Green Week 2026, the Ayuntamiento de Gijón – Concejalía de Medio Ambiente organises a series of guided visits along the River Piles, recently restored through the PRTR-funded project PILES Natural. This initiative showcases how investing in nature can improve biodiversity, enhance urban ecosystems and create more liveable cities for residents and visitors.
- biodiversity | forest conservation | green infrastructure | nature-based solutions | nature restoration
- Monday 1 June 2026, 17:00 - Tuesday 30 June 2026, 19:00 (CEST)
- Gijon, Spain
Practical information
- When
- Monday 1 June 2026, 17:00 - Tuesday 30 June 2026, 19:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Piles NaturalAvenida de Justo del Castillo y Quintana, Gijon Asturias, Spain
- Languages
- Spanish
- Website
- Event website
- Social media links
Description
The guided walks allow participants to discover the ecological transformation of the river corridor, highlighting nature-based solutions applied to restore the river environment, improve water quality and promote biodiversity in an urban setting. During the visits, participants also explore the newly developed guide to plants and birds of the River Piles, created to raise awareness and encourage citizens to connect with local nature.
The main objectives of the event are to:
- raise awareness about the benefits of investing in nature in urban areas;
- present the results of the PILES Natural restoration project;
- promote environmental education and citizen participation; and
- encourage the protection of urban biodiversity and natural habitats.
The event is open to all types of audiences, including families, young people, residents, students and anyone interested in nature and sustainable urban development. Participation is free of charge but requires prior registration due to limited capacity, with a maximum of 20 participants per tour.
A total of four guided visits are organised during June 2026. The walk follows an accessible route suitable for people of all ages and physical abilities. Each tour is led by environmental educators who explain the restoration process, the ecological value of the river corridor and the plant and bird species that can now be observed in the area.
Through these guided visits, Gijón demonstrates how local investment in nature contributes to climate resilience, biodiversity protection and community well-being.
