The best things to do in Gijón include taking in fascinating bits of Roman history besides spending sunny days on the beach. This northern Spanish harbourside town is one of the Asturian region’s largest coastal towns – surprisingly, you can easily explore its core on foot. The more popular town of Oviedo to the south may please you with more features, but Gijón has its own specific charms, including the panoramic golden beachfront bordering the blue waves of the Cantabrian Sea.
Charming medieval sightseeing awaits in the fisherman’s harbourside quarter of Cimadevilla. Plazas in the old town are porticoed, and wide and scenic boardwalks line the coast. Families with kids will find loads to do – on land or in the waves. Also, it’s only around a 30-minute transfer east from Asturias Airport, a generally shorter ride than to Oviedo.
What are the best things to do in Gijón?
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Plaza Mayor
Gijón’s old harbourside town
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Take in the historical charms of Gijón in Plaza Mayor, the town's main square. The ayuntamiento (townhall) overlooks the neatly tiled and cobblestoned plaza with a single tall lamppost at its centre. Other tall buildings surround the plaza with colonnades at their bases, which are home to some shops and boutiques.
You can sit down for a coffee and even take in the charming square over dinner at one of the sidrería (cider bars) in the north-western corner. Walking through the gateway west takes you to Plazuela del Marqués by the marina. Take the eastern passageway, and you’ll hit the beach.
位置資訊: Plaza Mayor, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
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Elogio del Horizonte
A scenic sculpture over the sea
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Around 5 minutes’ walk north from the Old City along via Calle Camín de la Fontica, you’ll reach the hilly Catalina headland. It’s well maintained, with a pleasant walking and cycling path winding through it. This leads you to the 10-metre-tall sculpture of Elogio del Horizonte (Eulogy of the Horizon), with its 2 pillars supporting an open ellipse.
This structure frames the horizon and the blue waters of the Bay of Biscay perfectly. You can also find a skatepark on the western end of the promontory against the magnificent ocean backdrop.
位置資訊: Calle Camín de la Fontica, Gijón, Asturias, Spain
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Playa de San Lorenzo
One of northern Spain’s most beautiful beaches
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Playa de San Lorenzo is one of the most beautiful beaches in northern Spain, with a 1.5-km-long stretch of soft and golden sand. Walk along the boardwalk and you’ll be able to get plenty of good shots of panoramic seascapes. Down on the sand, there are different sections with parasols and sun loungers for rent.
You can find most of the beach clubs at the eastern end of the coast. Other sections feature rocks and caves. Some are even nesting sites for sea turtles.
位置資訊: Paseo Marítimo., Av. Rufo García Rendueles, 33203 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
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Termas Romanas de Campo Valdes
Ancient Roman baths
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Termas Romanas de Campo Valdes are extensive underground ruins at the western end of Playa de San Lorenzo. These 1st-century Roman baths are slightly hidden from plain sight from the street level of Campo Valdés. You can find the entrance around the lush gardens in front of the Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol (Church of St. Peter the Apostle).
Entry is free on Sundays. You’ll find yourself wandering around the dimly lit displays but with impressive stone baths and well-preserved decorated walls. Information is available in English.
位置資訊: Campo Valdés, 1, Gijón, Asturias, Spain
營業時間: Tuesday–Friday from 9.30 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 7.30 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 7.30 pm (closed on Mondays)
電話: +34 985 185 151
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Museum of the Asturian People
A tranquil tour, back in time
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The Museum of the Asturian People (Museo Etnográfico del Pueblo de Asturias) is a beautifully laid out museum in the more urban area of Gijón. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits, enabling you to enjoy a fun and visual history lesson in any weather. The museum showcases Asturian history and culture through a rich collection of galleries.
There are 3 floors inside where you can find ethnographic items such as artefacts and traditional clothing. The outdoor exhibits include full-scale architectural sets that can be a soothing journey back in time (the museum is set in a tranquil area, well away from traffic).
位置資訊: Paseo Dr. Fleming, 19, Gijón, Asturias, Spain
營業時間: October–March: Tuesday–Friday from 9.30 am to 6.30 pm, Saturday– Sunday from 10 am to 6.30 pm. April–September: Tuesday–Friday from 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday–Sundays from 10.30 am to 7 pm
電話: +34 985 182 960
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Museo Ferrocarril
A museum for locomotive enthusiasts
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Museo Ferrocarril is a locomotive museum that showcases the development history of the railways of Asturias, with life-sized steam engines alongside historical archives. The Gijón Railway Museum even has a rail car that you can ride on, which the kids will love. They’ll get to learn about the mechanical workings of the engines, as well as a general idea of how a railway system works.
Besides having real trains, there are also model trains and videos that constantly run. Come on a Sunday, and you’ll be able to visit for free.
位置資訊: Plaza Estación del Nte., s/n, 33212 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
營業時間: Tuesday–Friday from 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 10.30 am to 7 pm
電話: +34 985 181 777
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Mercado Artesano
A bustling market in the heart of town
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Mercado Artesano usually takes place on the 2nd weekend of each month, in the northern section of Plaza Mayor. Stall owners and artists set up tents and showcase their best artworks and handicrafts for visitors. Note that schedules can change, depending on the season.
Most of the time, you can enjoy a variety of entertainment and exhibitions within the square. Some sculptors sculpt onsite, showing a masterpiece gradually taking shape. A few other stalls also sell foodstuffs like wines and olive oils at local prices.
位置資訊: Plaza Mayor, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
營業時間: 10 am to 7 pm on the 2nd weekend of every month
電話: +34 628 200 520
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Motos de Agua Poniente
An answer to your need for speed
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Motos de Agua Poniente is a water sports operator on Playa de Poniente beach, just beside the marina. You can ask for packages that include jet ski rides, stand-up paddle (SUP) surfing and a ride in a Lamborghini.
While Playa de San Lorenzo offers a panoramic beachfront suitable for sunbathing and swimming, Gijón’s main water sports playground is on the opposite west, on Playa de Poniente beach. This smaller bay also features a wide stretch of sand, but it’s in the waters where all the fun takes place.
位置資訊: Calle Rodríguez San Pedro, 56, Gijón, Asturias, Spain
營業時間: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm
電話: +34 684 644 859
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