Gijón

Asturias

Asturias's biggest city — Roman baths, a working port, and the cradle quarter of Cimavilla.

A short history

Founded as the Roman Gigia, Gijón is an industrial-cultural hybrid where shipyards meet a beautifully restored old quarter on the headland of Cimavilla.

What to see

Roman baths of Campo Valdés
Cimavilla old quarter
Playa de San Lorenzo
Universidad Laboral

Where to eat

Casa Fernando (fabada)
El Planeta
Auga (Michelin)

Where to sleep

Albergue de Peregrinos de Gijón
Hotel Asturias