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Every Descubre Gijón guide by section: sights, food and drink, things to do, trip planning and services for locals (84 pages).
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Sights
Sightseeing
- Cimavilla, Gijón's old town
- Elogio del Horizonte (Santa Catalina Hill)
- San Lorenzo promenade (Paseo del Muro)
- Gijón Coastal Path: the Cervigón Path and the shoreline
- Laboral City of Culture
- Gijón Marina
- Atlantic Botanical Garden
- Gijón Aquarium
- Isabel la Católica Park
- Monuments and sculptures in Gijón
Beaches
Culture & museums
Food & drink
Things to do
Things to do
- Gijón in one day: an hour-by-hour walking itinerary
- Gijón in three days: a complete itinerary with a day trip
- Gijón with kids: the best family days out
- Rainy day in Gijón: 12 things to do when it rains
- Free things to do in Gijón: 15 ideas that cost nothing
- The best sunsets in Gijón: viewpoints and spots to watch the sun go down
- Free walking tour in Gijón: how it works and how much to tip
- Tours and activities in Gijón: kayaking, surfing, walks and day trips
- Gijón in two days: a complete weekend itinerary
- Christmas in Gijón: lights, Christmas market, Three Kings parade and more
- Gijón in winter: storm-watching, culture and cosy cider houses
- Gijón in summer: beaches, festivals and things to do
- Gijón nightlife: where to go out, cider houses, culture and tips
- Surfing in Gijón: where to surf, when to go, lessons and rules
- Gijón with dogs: dog-friendly beaches, parks and local rules
Festivals
- Les Comadres: Comadres Thursday in Gijón
- Antroxu: Gijón's carnival
- FETEN: performing arts fair for children and families
- Gijón Sound Festival
- L.E.V. Festival: electronic music and audiovisual art
- Metrópoli Gijón: music and pop culture festival
- Semana Negra: Gijón's crime-fiction festival
- FIDMA: Asturias International Trade Fair
- Begoña fireworks: Gijón's fireworks night
- Gijón Natural Cider Festival
- Cider-pouring world record in Gijón
- FICX: Gijón International Film Festival
Day trips
- Covadonga and the Lakes from Gijón: day trip guide
- Cudillero from Gijón: how to get there and what to see
- Villaviciosa and Tazones from Gijón: cider, estuary and history
- Oviedo from Gijón: how to get there and what to see in a day
- Avilés from Gijón: how to get there and what to see
- Lastres and the Jurassic Museum of Asturias (MUJA) from Gijón
- Llanes and Ribadesella from Gijón: what to see and how to get there
Plan your trip
Getting here
- Getting to Gijón by plane, train, coach or car
- Camino de Santiago in Gijón: the Northern Way through the city
Getting around
- Getting around Gijón: city buses, bikes, taxis and walking
- Parking in Gijón: pay-and-display (ORA), car parks and free parking
Where to stay
Practical info
Locals
- Gijón City Council citizen service offices
- Duty pharmacies in Gijón: how to find one open today
- Libraries in Gijón: municipal network, addresses and hours
- Public swimming pools in Gijón: addresses, hours and access
- Gijón Citizen Card (Tarjeta Ciudadana): what it is and how to apply
- Golf courses in Gijón: La Llorea, El Tragamón and Castiello
- Recycling in Gijón: bins, recycling centres and what goes where
- Gijón Neighbourhoods: where to stay and where to live