Top Things to do in Gijon
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Gijon, Asturias
This port city of about 275,000 on Spain’s north coast began 3,000 years ago as a fishing village. Today it’s a departure point for regional cruises, making it busy in summer (and making us wonder what those ancient fisherman would have thought of cruise ships). The original village, Cimadevilla, with its narrow, cobblestone streets, draws many tourists, and Cerro de Santa Catalina park at the tip of Cimadevilla’s peninsula provides great coastal views.
Restaurants in Gijon
1. La Queseria Gijon
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
2. La Esquina de Gijon
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Specialists in native products of maximum quality.Queseria, Delicatessen Delicatessen of exclusive products of season. Professionals of traditional food and gourmet products since 1955.Trufa Silvestres.Quesos DOP. Extra virgin oil "Unfiltered", Select Legumes maximum quality. Variety of Iberian ham from Bellota and ..., close and friendly treatment
3. Playa de San Lorenzo
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4.5 based on 2,283 reviews
Reviewed By CAMARO_Maroon - Quezon City, Philippines
Always one of my favorite hang out spots to chill in Gijon, Asturias (from 2012 to 2016), whenever I want to escape my city life from nearby Oviedo, especially when the Sun is up! I had some good memories in this beach, with some special people in my life. You won't go wrong, going to a nice, wide, and, "friendly" beach, if you just wanna relax, for free.
4. Santa Catalina Headland (Cerro de Santa Catalina)
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4.5 based on 1,531 reviews
Reviewed By Sergi971 - Barcelona, Spain
An inspiring place to visit. The top of the hill has a Chillida Monument faced to the sea where you can enjoy a privileged view of the sea, the Gijón City beach and the Musel harbour.
5. Centro de cultura Antiguo Instituto
6. Monumento a la Madre del emigrante
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4.5 based on 348 reviews
Reviewed By TimDore - Marana, United States
This beautiful statue is in honor of the Mothers of the Asturians that emigrated to find a land with more opportunity. The Mother is saying goodbye to her children with the wave of her hand. The look on her face is haunting in that it is despair, fear and loneliness yet hope for a bright future. The statue is by Ramón Muriedas and was placed there in 1970. If you arrive in Gijon via cruise ship it is about a 4 mile walk to the park, but taxis are plentiful and this park might be included in a shore excursion.
