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.
