From 25 to 30 August, Gijón will host the 83rd edition of its prestigious International Show Jumping Competition (CSI), a historic event that has been modernised to meet the highest FEI standards.
With a prize fund of €520,000 and 16 events, the event expects to attract more than 45,000 spectators, including riders, owners and investors from around the world.
This consolidated equestrian hub is a magnet for a discerning international audience, directly driving demand for exclusive properties and rural estates in Asturias.
The Las Mestas Sports Complex is already gearing up for what promises to be the social and sporting epicentre of the Asturian summer. From 25 to 30 August, Gijón will host the 83rd edition of its prestigious International Show Jumping Competition (CSI), an event with a long tradition that this year arrives with a deep modernisation of its facilities to comply with the highest standards of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). With a prize fund of €520,000 distributed across 16 events, featuring the high-level categories CSI YH1*, CSI 2* and CSI 4*, the event expects to surpass the 45,000 spectators from the previous edition.
83RD GIJÓN INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW
› Date: 25-30 August 2026.
› Venue: Las Mestas Sports Complex, Gijón.
› Prize fund: €520,000.
› Events: 16, including CSI YH1*, CSI 2* and CSI 4* categories.
› Expected attendance: More than 45,000 spectators.
THE "EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE": A MAGNET FOR EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY BUYERS
Events such as the Gijón International Horse Show attract not only elite riders, but also a very specific profile of enthusiasts, stable owners, investors and visitors from around the world. This type of audience seeks a lifestyle closely linked to nature, exclusivity, discretion and comfort — values that the Asturian geography offers in abundance. Among the novelties presented by the City Council, the comprehensive renovation of its warm-up arena with state-of-the-art underground irrigation technology and new exclusive experience areas with catering in the Grand Prix stand stand out. A display of excellence that positions Asturias on the map of the high-net-worth international public and directly boosts the luxury residential property sector.
THE EQUESTRIAN LIFESTYLE AND LUXURY PROPERTY
› Audience profile: Riders, owners, investors, high-net-worth visitors.
› Values sought: Nature, exclusivity, discretion, comfort.
› Property demand: Prestigious villas, equestrian estates, Indiano mansions.
› Preferred locations: Surroundings of Gijón, central and eastern coast.
› Key driver: The consolidation of a top-level equestrian hub in the Cantabrian.
A CATALYST FOR PREMIUM REAL ESTATE
The consolidation of an equestrian hub of this level in the Cantabrian encourages many of these visitors to set their sights on Asturias as the ideal place to acquire a second residence. This generates high demand for exclusive properties, ranging from prestigious villas and estates in the immediate vicinity of Gijón to rural estates with equestrian potential and Indiano mansions on the central and eastern coast of the region. For international buyers, this represents a unique opportunity to acquire not just a property, but a lifestyle in a privileged natural setting.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ASTURIAS
› Property types: Prestigious villas, equestrian estates, Indiano mansions.
› Strategic locations: Gijón surroundings, central and eastern coast.
› Buyer profile: International, high purchasing power, equestrian lifestyle enthusiasts.
› Key appeal: Nature, exclusivity, first-class sporting and cultural events.
› Market driver: The CSI Gijón attracts a high-net-worth audience interested in property investment.
For InasTour, acting strictly as a buyer's agent (Real Estate Personal Shopper), we understand that the purchase of a premium property requires exhaustive knowledge of the territory and impeccable technical rigour. We become the ideal strategic partner for those investors who visit our region attracted by major sporting and social milestones such as the Gijón CSI, offering personalised advice and access to a selection of properties that meet the highest standards of quality and exclusivity.
The consolidation of a top-level equestrian hub in the Cantabrian encourages many of these visitors to set their sights on Asturias as the ideal place to acquire a second residence.
The 83rd Gijón International Horse Show is much more than a sporting event; it is a reflection of Asturias' growing appeal as a destination for a sophisticated, high-spending international clientele. The modernisation of its facilities and the quality of its participants reaffirm the region's position as a reference point for the equestrian lifestyle on the Cantabrian coast. For the luxury property market, this event acts as a powerful catalyst, attracting buyers who value exclusivity, nature and a privileged environment. Asturias offers not just a home, but a lifestyle that combines the best of tradition and modernity.