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It's the capital of the Costa Verde , where urban development coexists with a privileged natural environment. Gijón has something of a large village about it. The friendly nature of its people, the absence of stress, and the preservation of the Asturian landscape even in its most avant-garde neighborhoods make it all the more charming.

At any time of year, Gijón invites us to stroll through its streets and admire the city. The statue of Don Pelayo overlooks the marina in Plaza del Marqués. In this same square stands the Revillagigedo Palace , dating from the early decades of the 18th century. From here, we continue straight ahead to enter Cimadevilla, the quintessential old town, the heart of the city's first inhabitants.

Cimadevilla, the neighborhood of the essences

Gijón's vibrant civic spirit is doubly felt in one of its most authentic neighborhoods. Cimadevilla always… Read more

The neighborhood boasts a unique mini-peninsula profile, dotted with fishermen's and colonial houses, restaurants, and plazas well worth exploring. The Clock Tower , an iconic building that now houses the archaeological documentation generated during more than a decade of excavations in the city, is also located here.

This unique neighborhood is crowned by the Elogio del Horizonte (Eulogy to the Horizon ), an imposing sculpture designed by Chillida to embrace the sea. Located on the northern edge of Santa Catalina Hill, the Elogio is the city's universal symbol. From this promontory, we discover that the west coast has a distinctly industrial feel. We see Arbeyal Beach , an artificial stretch of sand characterized by its calm waters. In the distance, we spot the port of El Musel , where harbor cranes operate around the clock and large commercial vessels enter and leave the port laden with goods.

Praise of the Chillida Horizon

It is a large-scale work erected in 1990 on Santa Catalina Hill in… Read more

We descend the hill but remain within the old town. In the Plaza Mayor, we can admire the 19th-century Town Hall and enjoy a distinctly Asturian atmosphere in the cider houses that surround it. Nearby, in the Plaza de Jovellanos , we find the Birthplace Museum of this famous Enlightenment figure, politician, and writer. The 16th-century building houses memorabilia and paintings and sculptures by various artists.

Museum Casa Natal de Jovellanos

In the Cimadevilla neighborhood of Gijón, several buildings of interest are clustered around the Plaza de … Read more

In the heart of the modern part of town, with its rationalist layout and wide streets , you'll find numerous squares and green spaces such as the Nautical Gardens , the Begoña Gardens , and the Queen 's Gardens . It's worth exploring the shops on Corrida Street , the old cafes and cider houses along Paseo Begoña, or venturing down Uría and Menéndez Valdés Streets to reach the Jovellanos Theatre.

Jovellanos Theater

An essential reference point in the national network of public theaters, the Jovellanos Theater in Gijón offers… Read more

Gijón beach and surroundings

We're now next to Gijón's main beach: San Lorenzo Beach. Its promenade is bustling with walkers, athletes, and, in summer, sunbathers. We're at the western end of the beach, near the Church of San Pedro, and we can visit the Roman Baths , a unique thermal complex and one of the most important Roman remains in Spain. Its construction dates back to between the 1st and 2nd centuries.

Beach of San Lorenzo, Gijón

The seafront promenade and San Lorenzo beach form one of the most well-known and ... Read more

Gijón Roman Baths

The Gijón Thermal Baths are located within the Roman walls erected in the urban center of Gijón… Read more

In the western part of the city, we find the city's second most important beach : Playa de Poniente, an artificial beach created in the mid-90s that covers an area of 140.000 square meters.

Poniente Beach

Artificial and urban , Poniente is a young beach, created in the mid-90s on the western side… Read more

In this same area, known as Fomento, between the marina and the Gijón shipyards, we can enjoy large recreational facilities such as the Gijón aquarium and a thalassotherapy center.

Gijón Aquarium

To become like a fish in water, you just have to go with the flow. The aquarium of… Read more

Talasoponiente, wellness in Gijón

The sea can be used to promote the health and well-being of everyone, accessible to all types of people… Read more

We continue discovering Gijón. The city has a mild climate , with an average annual temperature of 15ºC. Ideal conditions for enjoying city life in any season and strolling around without extreme weather.

We walk along the San Lorenzo beach promenade to its eastern end. After crossing the Piles River, we can continue along the coast for a few more kilometers, thanks to a magnificent route known as the Cervigón Trail.

Coastal path of the Cervigón

Gijón has many small squares and plazas, ideal for sitting and reading the newspaper or… Read more

We can also choose to turn right after crossing the Piles River bridge and walk towards the fairgrounds , the permanent home of the Ethnographic Museum of the Asturian People and the venue for the Gijón Noir Festival, the Asturias Trade Fair, and numerous other cultural and commercial events. Following its latest expansion, the fairgrounds now cover almost 160.000 square meters. Nearby is Isabel La Católica Park , situated amidst beautiful gardens and ponds.

Isabella the Catholic Park

Isabel la Católica Park is named in honor of Queen Isabella I of Castile , one of the most powerful monarchs in Spain . Read more

The Football Stadium is also very close by. The Molinón.
El Molinón is the stadium of Real Sporting de Gijón, considered one of the oldest football grounds still in use in Spain. Its origins date back to the early 20th century, when the area was nothing more than meadows crossed by a river. The name refers to an old mill that once stood there, and over time, the stadium has become an emblem of the city and its football fans. If you'd like to follow Sporting's complete history since 1905, you can watch our report.

Sporting Gijon

As their anthem states, Real Sporting de Gijón is a club with a "brilliant history." More than one hundred years… Read more

Near the stadium, you can visit the Museum of the Asturian People , or the fairgrounds where the famous Asturias International Trade Fair is held in August . In a nearby open area, the very popular Gijón flea market takes place every Sunday.

Muséu del Pueblu d'Asturies

Schoolchildren who visit it often call it "Our Grandparents' House," although for older people... Read more

International Fair of Samples

The fairgrounds in Gijón cover 160.000 square meters and are located near… Read more

The trail of Gijón

The Gijón flea market is undoubtedly the largest and busiest street market in the Principality of Asturias. It sets up… Read more

Beyond the stadium begins the residential neighborhood of Somió , one of the first garden cities built in Spain. One of these houses is home to the Evaristo Valle Foundation, a museum dedicated to the painter and his work.

Evaristo Valley Museum

For Evaristo Valle, painting, as for Renaissance artists, was a mental construct . It wasn't... Read more

Gijón and the City of Culture

Continuing our eastward journey, a little further from the city center, we can visit the Labor University . Part of its campus has been repurposed and expanded to accommodate the new Laboral Art Center, the flagship of a larger project: the City of Culture, which aims to fully utilize the space of the former university. The building itself is colossal, two and a half times larger than El Escorial, and was built during the dictatorship by the architect Luis Moya Blanco. It is considered the most important architectural work in Asturias in the 20th century.