Gijón - Wikipedia
WEBIt is located on the coast of the Cantabrian Sea in the Bay of Biscay, in the central-northern part of Asturias; it is approximately 24 km (15 mi) north-east of Oviedo, [3] the capital of Asturias, and 26 km (16 mi) from Avilés. With a population of 273,744 as of 2023, [4] Gijón is the 15th largest city in Spain.
Tourism in Gijón. What to see. Tourist information | spain.info
WEBShows, festivals, sports... View some of the most relevant events you will be able to enjoy at the destination. Choose between thousands of activities to live your best life on holiday. Find information on everything to see and do on a trip to Gijón.
A Guide to Gijón, Spain: Asturias’ Beloved Beach Escape
WEBMar 14, 2024 · When to visit Gijón and Asturias. Summer is the most popular time to visit Gijón, as Asturians and travellers from afar descend on the city’s beach. The average daily temperatures of 23°C in summer are particularly inviting for those who want to avoid the frankly unbearable heat in the south of Spain.
15 Best Things to Do in Gijón (Spain) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · 15 Best Things to Do in Gijón (Spain): Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura; Jardín Botánico Atlántico; Gijón Aquarium; Roman Baths; Museum of the Asturian People; Gijón Railway Museum; City Beaches; Sporting de Gijón; TalasoPoniente; Santa Catalina Headland; Casa Natal de Jovellanos; Cabo de Peñas; Oviedo; Local walks; Gijón Cuisine
Gijón – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBGijón lives facing the sea, which is ever present in its geography and activities. Nature has given the borough the gift of numerous beaches all along its coast. All of them have lifesavers service from May 1 to September 30.
The Best Things to Do in Gijón, Spain - TripSavvy
WEBMar 7, 2019 · The pinnacle of excellence in Asturias is the region's largest and most happening city, Gijón. Once a coal export terminal, Gijón has risen beyond its industrial past to become a twinkling gem of a modern city on the Cantabrian sea. Here's how to make the most of your time in one of northern Spain's most stunning destinations.
Gijón travel - Lonely Planet | Asturias, Spain, Europe
WEBGijón. Bigger, grittier and gutsier than Oviedo, seaside Gijón (khi-hon) – Asturias’ largest city – produces iron, steel and chemicals, and is the main loading terminal for Asturian coal.
The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Gijón, Spain - Culture Trip
WEBEsme Fox 03 February 2021. Gijón is a city in the northern Spanish region of Asturias, and sits right on the country’s north coast. It’s surrounded by rolling green scenery, rugged clifftops and wild, natural beaches. But it’s not just …
Gijón - Wikiwand
WEBGijón or Xixón is a city and municipality in north-western Spain. It is the largest city and municipality by population in the autonomous community of Asturias. It is located on the coast of the Cantabrian Sea in the Bay of Biscay, in the central-northern part of Asturias; it is approximately 24 km (15 mi) north-east of Oviedo, the capital of ...
Must-see attractions Gijón, Asturias - Lonely Planet
WEBDiscover the best attractions in Gijón including Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias, Elogio del Horizonte, and Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura.
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