What to do and see in Gijon, Asturias: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

June 18, 2021 Trinity Boughner

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. Volar en Asturias

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5.0 based on 112 reviews

Volar en Asturias

Balloon rides on the Asturian county. Enjoy a coastal balloon flight in Asturias with the company who operates the most modern Hot Air balloon fleet un the north of Spain

2. Playa de San Lorenzo

Gijon Spain
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4.5 based on 2,283 reviews

Playa de San Lorenzo

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.

3. Santa Catalina Headland (Cerro de Santa Catalina)

Gijon Spain http://www.gijon.es/directorios/show/574-elogio-del-horizonte
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4.5 based on 1,531 reviews

Santa Catalina Headland (Cerro de Santa Catalina)

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.

4. Bidtravel

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4.5 based on 146 reviews

Bidtravel

Spanish licensed Tour Opertor providing day tours.

5. Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

Calle de Luis Moya Blanco 261, 33203, Gijon Spain +34 902 30 66 00 http://www.laboralciudaddelacultura.com
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4.5 based on 1,371 reviews

Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura

Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura es el resultado de un proyecto de transformacion que el Gobierno del Principado de Asturias acometio en 2001 con el fin de dar nueva vida al edificio de la antigua Universidad Laboral de Gijon.El proyecto vio la luz en marzo de 2007: nacia Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura, una ciudad cultural del siglo XXI, abierta plural, en la que hay espacio para todo tipo de espectaculos y propuestas de ocio.La sede de Radiotelevision del Principado de Asturias en el antiguo Convento de las Clarisas, LABoral Centro de Arte y Creacion Industrial, el Centro Integrado de Formacion Profesional, el Patio Corintio que alberga la Tienda, la Torre, la Escuela de Arte Dramatico y Profesional de Danza, la Iglesia, el Cafe, el Teatro, el Paraninfo y la Facultad de Comercio, Turismo y Ciencias Sociales "Jovellanos", son algunos de los espacios que tienen su sede en la Ciudad de la Cultura.La tarea de recuperacion del monumental edificio con nuevos usos relacionados con la cultura, la formacion y la creacion, aun esta en marcha, en un apasionante proceso que no cesa y en el que nuevos espacios se iran sumando de forma paulatina hasta completar una ciudad singular.Laboral City of Culture is the result of a transformation project the Government of the Principality of Asturias undertook in 2001 in order to give new life to the building of the old Laboral University of Gijon.The project became a reality in March 2007: it was the birth of La Laboral City of Culture, an open and plural 21st Century cultural city, offering space for all kinds of shows and leisure proposals.The headquarters of the Principality of Asturias Broadcasting Corporation in the old Convent of Clarissa nuns, LABoral Art and Industrial Creation Centre, the Integrated Professional Training Centre, the Corinthian Patio housing the Shop, the Tower, the College of Dramatic Art and Professional Dance, the Church, the Cafe, the Theatre, the Auditorium and the Jovellanos University College, are some of the spaces with their headquarters in the City of Culture.The task of recovering the monumental building with new uses related to culture, training and creation, is still underway in a thrilling non-stop process, which will gradually add new spaces up until the completion of this singular city.

6. Jardin Botanico Atlantico

Avenida Jardin Botanico 2230, 33203, Gijon Spain +34 985 18 51 30 http://botanico.gijon.es
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4.5 based on 1,046 reviews

Jardin Botanico Atlantico

7. Museu del Pueblu d'Asturies

Paseo Dr Fleming La Güelga, Gijon Spain +34 985 18 29 60 http://museos.gijon.es/page/5285-museu-del-pueblu-d-asturies
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4.5 based on 210 reviews

Museu del Pueblu d'Asturies

8. Monumento a la Madre del emigrante

Paseo del Rinconin, Gijon Spain http://www.gijon.es/directorios/show/930-monumento-a-la-madre-del-emigrante
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4.5 based on 348 reviews

Monumento a la Madre del emigrante

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.

9. Isabel la Catolica Paark

Avenida de Castilla, Gijon Spain +34 985 18 51 00
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Isabel la Catolica Paark

10. Mirador parque de La Providencia

Camino de San Lorenzo 83 Parque de la Providencia, 33203, Gijon Spain http://www.gijon.es/directorios/show/1078-parque-del-cabo-san-lorenzo
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Mirador parque de La Providencia

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