Gijón
Asturias' spirited port city with cider culture and urban surf.
Gijón is Asturias' largest coastal city, a vibrant Atlantic port where the golden curve of San Lorenzo beach meets a characterful old fishing quarter, world-class cider culture, bold contemporary art at LABoral, and the green Cantabrian coast stretching in both directions.
Highlights
- Playa de San Lorenzo urban beach
- Cimadevilla historic fishing quarter
- Asturian cider house (sidrería) culture
- LABoral Centro de Arte
- Cerro de Santa Catalina headland
- Atlantic botanical garden
- Roman thermal baths
Best Time to Visit
June through September for warmest weather. July-August is liveliest. September-October offer mild weather, fewer crowds, and excellent cider season.
Language: Spanish, Asturian (Asturianu) · Currency: Euro (EUR, €)