About Gijon - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Gijon is a city in the autonomous region of Asturias, northern Spain. It has a population of 276,000 inhabitants and is located on the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula.

It was founded in the 5th century BC, at that time bearing the name "Gigi."

Commercial port city of Gijon is called "El Musel. There is also a small port for pleasure craft and not more than nine beaches along its extensive coastline. One of the largest and most notable beaches is "San Lorenzo".

Gijon City Centre is like a amfitatru is bounded by San Lorenzo, the main town beach. Besides this, we can discover beaches and El Poniente El Arbeyal Rinconín, Peñarrubia, serine, and Nora Cagonera La La on the border with Villaviciosa.

Unlike other cities in northern Spain, Gijon has an extensive history combined with modern elements which makes the number of tourists who are passionate about culture and heritage to be increasingly higher.

Here meet beautiful beaches and a marina yacht lovers.

Near the town is also famous ski resort in the Spanish-Valgrande Pajares, which is the main attraction for tourists in the winter.

In Gijon you will find many bars and cafes and you'll also find many restaurants serving international cuisine.

Late spring and early summer are the best times of year to visit the city.


Gijon | Gijon is a city in the autonomous region of Asturias, northern Spain. It has a population of 276,000 inhabitants and is located on the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula.

It was founded in the 5th century BC, at that time bearing the name "Gigi

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Alda Miramar Rooms, Gijon

Alda Miramar Rooms

Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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    Hotel Begona Park, Gijon

    Hotel Begona Park

    Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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    Costa Verde, Gijon

    Costa Verde

    Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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      Castilla, Gijon

      Castilla

      Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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      Artiem Asturias, Gijon

      Artiem Asturias

      Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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      Hotel Parador De Gijon, Gijon

      Hotel Parador De Gijon

      Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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      La Borona, Gijon

      La Borona

      Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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      Blue Santa Rosa, Gijon

      Blue Santa Rosa

      Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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        Tryp Gijon Rey Pelayo, Gijon

        Tryp Gijon Rey Pelayo  

        Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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        Hotel Blue Marques De San Esteban, Gijon

        Hotel Blue Marques De San Esteban

        Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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          Aguera, Gijon

          Aguera  

          Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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          Don Manuel, Gijon

          Don Manuel  

          Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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          Quinta Duro Hotel, Gijon

          Quinta Duro Hotel

          Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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            La Casona De Jovellanos , Gijon

            La Casona De Jovellanos   

            Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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            Casona De Cefontes, Gijon

            Casona De Cefontes

            Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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              Apartamentos Capua, Gijon

              Apartamentos Capua  

              Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

              • Hotel near beach  
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              Hostal Verdemar, Gijon

              Hostal Verdemar  

              Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

              • Hotel near beach  
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              Hotel 44, Gijon

              Hotel 44

              Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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                Gijon, Gijon

                Gijon

                Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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                  Alda El Pasaje, Gijon

                  Alda El Pasaje

                  Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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                    Hotel Albor, Gijon

                    Hotel Albor  

                    Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

                    • Hotel near beach  
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                    La Polar, Gijon

                    La Polar

                    Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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                      Hotel Playa Poniente, Gijon

                      Hotel Playa Poniente  

                      Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

                      • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                      • No transport provided
                      El Môderne Urban And Unique, Gijon

                      El Môderne Urban And Unique

                      Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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                        Begoña Park, Gijon

                        Begoña Park

                        Gijon, Principality of Asturias, Spain

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