Discover the Roman Heritage of Gijon
Culture

Discover the Roman Heritage of Gijon

The Roman baths of Campo Valdes (Termas Romanas de Campo Valdes) are an essential reference for the Roman heritage in Gijon. The museum is located underground near Saint Peter church in the neighborhood of Cimavilla. […]

St Peter's Day in Gijon
Culture

St Peter’s Day in Gijon

The coastal city of Gijon in the region of Asturias in northern Spain celebrates Saint Peter’s Day. This Dia de San Pedro takes place every year on the 29th June. Besides, the earlier celebration of Saint John […]

Relax at the Atlantic Botanical Garden
Sightseeing

Relax at the Atlantic Botanical Garden

The Atlantic Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico Atlántico) in Gijon is an open-air museum specialized in Atlantic vegetation with more than 30.000 plants in approximately 25 hectares. It is the ideal location to relax on your […]

The green path of the Peña Francia River
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The green path of the Peña Francia River

Gijon is a beautiful coastal city in Asturias in the north of Spain with several urban beaches. Even more, there are as well several green routes such as Peña Francia from the city center to the outskirts. […]

HOT AIR BALLOONS OVER GIJON
Sightseeing

Hot air balloons over Gijon

Gijon hosted the hot air balloons race (2ª Regata de Globos Aerostáticos) during the first weekend of June 2018. The event filled the sky of Gijon with colorful flying devices for the delight of locals and […]

Powerful sea at Bufones de Pria
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Powerful sea at Bufones de Pria

The so-called Bufones are natural phenomena produced by the erosion of sea and rain in limestone rock, therefore creating galleries and chimneys connecting the sea and the coast. The most famous in Asturias are Bufones de […]

The green path of the Piles River
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The green path of the Piles River

Gijon offers you the perfect opportunity to enjoy both the fun of different urban beaches. Also, there are several green paths from the city center to the outskirts to discover the greenery of the Asturian […]

Gijon by Bicycle
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Gijon by Bicycle

The city of Gijon is actively promoting the use of the bicycle as a healthy and sustainable means of transportation. Health-wise, cycling can help you to keep in shape, relax and de-stress, strengthen the immune […]

Cimavilla, the old town of Gijon
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Cimavilla, the old town of Gijon

Cimavilla (or Cimadevilla) is the old town of Gijon and used to be the whaling and fishing quarter. The origin of this charming part of the city goes back to the Roman times. Famous landmarks are […]

An exceptional ethnographic museum in Gijon
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Exceptional ethnographic museum in Gijon

Muséu del Pueblu d’Asturies is an ethnographic museum founded in 1968 in Gijon. Its primary objective is preserving the history of the Asturian people. The name translates as Museum of the People of Asturias. The […]

The renewed Celestino Solar Citadel
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The renewed Ciudadela de Celestino Solar

The Celestino Solar Citadel is known as “Ciudadela de Celestino Solar” or “Ciudadela de Capua.” It consists of a group of houses in a courtyard. The factory workers at the end of the 19th century rented […]

ENJOYING A FUN DAY IN THE SNOW!
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Enjoying a fun day in the snow!

Gijon is a coastal city on the shore of the Cantabric Sea in the Gulf of Biscay in the northwest of Spain. One of the great advantages is the proximity to skiing resorts in over […]

Teatro Jovellanos: The Magic of Theatre!
Culture

Teatro Jovellanos: The Magic of Theatre!

Teatro Jovellanos is the main theater in Gijon located at the city center in Paseo de Begoña. The inauguration as Teatro Dindurra goes back to July 1899. The primary goal to offer a space for leisure and […]

The coastal walk of San Lorenzo
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The coastal walk of San Lorenzo

Gijon is located on the coast of central Asturias by the Cantabric sea in the Gulf of Biscay. Three urban beaches (San Lorenzo, Poniente, and El Arbeyal) hold ISO quality certifications 9001 and 14001. This […]

The exemplary Asturian town of Poreñu
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The exemplary Asturian town of Poreñu

Poreño also known as Poreñu, is a small charming village in the region of Asturias, close to the coastal town of Villaviciosa and about 40 kilometers from Gijon. The Princess of Asturias Foundation presents the Award […]

Ride a mining train and discover the depths of a mine!
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Ride mining train to enter underground mine!

Asturias has a long mining tradition dating back to the XVIII century. The coal extraction concentrated around the so-called “Cuenca minera.” The mining industry declined in the area. The last active mining wells close down […]

Discovering the natural cider route!
Food And Drink

Discovering the natural cider route!

Natural cider is the typical regional drink in Asturias. The origin of the cider in Asturias already goes back at least to the time of the Romans. The shortage of wine, and the abundance of […]

Awesome La Laboral City of Culture
Culture

Awesome La Laboral City of Culture

The La Laboral City of Culture is a stunning architectural monument on the outskirts of Gijon near the Atlantic Botanic Garden. Most noteworthy, it is the biggest building in Spain with approximately 270.000 square meters. […]

The Ecological and Artisan Market is back
Food And Drink

The Artisan and Organic Market is back

The Artisan and Organic Market (Mercado Artesano y Ecológico) usually takes place the second weekend of every month at the Main Square in Gijon. You can find there the Town Hall, and if you walk […]

Winter is coming… and Cimavilla celebrates!
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Winter is coming… Cimavilla celebrates!

Cimavilla is the oldest district in Gijon city center, and also known as Cimadevilla. It is a quaint neighborhood with that smooth feeling you often get when visiting old European cities. Its long history goes […]