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What to see in Gijón in 2 days

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2-day itinerary for Gijón (Spain): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Gijón blends coast, beaches and food at every turn. Here's a 2-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

Practical info · Gijón

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Best time to visitSummer
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Ideal length2 days
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BudgetMid-range · €€
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Getting aroundOn foot
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Known forCoast, beaches and food

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What to see in Gijón day by day

Day 1Cimadevilla · Centre & Beach

Cerro de Santa Catalina and Elogio del Horizonte
Cerro de Santa Catalina and Elogio del Horizonte
Headland with a park and Chillida's famous sculpture looking out over the Cantabrian Sea.
Free
Plaza Mayor
Arcaded square in the old town with the town hall and a lively cider-house atmosphere.
Free
Church of San Pedro
Church of San Pedro
Seaside church at the start of Cimadevilla, built over the Roman baths.
Free
Jovellanos Birthplace Museum
Jovellanos Birthplace Museum
Birthplace of the Gijón-born Enlightenment figure, now a museum of Asturian painting and sculpture.
Free
Campo Valdés Roman Baths
Campo Valdés Roman Baths
Remains of Roman baths beneath the Campo Valdés square.
Free
Marina
Dock with sailing boats between Cimadevilla and the centre, lovely for an evening stroll.
Free
Free Walking Tour of Gijón
Guided walking tour through the historic centre and the seafront.
Tip-based
🍽️ Sidrería La Galana
Cider house and Asturian cuisine right on Plaza Mayor.
~28€
🍽️ Sidrería El Lavaderu
Classic Asturian cider tavern with fabada, cachopo and poured cider.
~25€
San Lorenzo Beach
San Lorenzo Beach
Large shell-shaped city beach with its Muro promenade.
Free
Isabel la Católica Park
Isabel la Católica Park
Landscaped park with ponds and birds next to El Molinón stadium.
Free
🍽️ Casa Víctor
Historic house for Cantabrian fish and seafood.
~45€
🍽️ El Recetario
Asturian market cuisine in the old town.
~35€

Day 2Poniente · East / Cabueñes

Gijón Aquarium
Gijón Aquarium
Aquarium beside Poniente beach with species from the Cantabrian Sea and other oceans.
from 20.5€
Asturias Railway Museum
Asturias Railway Museum
Historic locomotives and carriages in the former Norte station.
Free
🍽️ Sidrería Tierra Astur Poniente
Lively cider house with fabada, cachopo and a cheese board.
~25€
Universidad Laboral (Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura)
Universidad Laboral (Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura)
Monumental 20th-century building with a guided tour and a viewpoint in its tower.
from 6€
Atlantic Botanical Garden
Atlantic Botanical Garden
Botanical garden with collections of Atlantic flora and the historic Carbayera del Tragamón oak grove.
from 2.9€
Museum of the Asturian People
Museum of the Asturian People
Open-air ethnographic museum with hórreos (granaries), traditional houses and the bagpipe.
Free

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Frequently asked questions about Gijón

How many days do I need to see Gijón?

With 2 days you can cover the key areas of Gijón: Cimadevilla, Centre & Beach, Poniente and East / Cabueñes. The plan spreads them across your days so you don't retrace your steps or waste time between them.

When is the best time to visit Gijón?

The best time to visit Gijón is summer, though with a good itinerary it's worth it in almost any season.

How do you get around Gijón?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. That's why the itinerary links places by proximity, grouping a different area each day so you never retrace your steps.

What to visit in Gijón?

The must-sees in Gijón: Cerro de Santa Catalina and Elogio del Horizonte, Free Walking Tour of Gijón, San Lorenzo Beach and Gijón Aquarium. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

Is Gijón worth visiting?

Yes. Gijón brings together coast, beaches and food, and the must-sees —Cerro de Santa Catalina and Elogio del Horizonte, Free Walking Tour of Gijón, San Lorenzo Beach and Gijón Aquarium— are easy to take in over 2 days. It's worth it even if you're short on time.

Where to eat in Gijón?

Some local picks from this guide: Sidrería La Galana, Sidrería El Lavaderu and El Planeta. They're placed by area alongside each day of the itinerary.

What's the best day trip from Gijón?

Less than 150 km away you have Oviedo, León and Comillas: a day trip you can also plan with the Trip Planner.

How much does it cost to visit Gijón?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

Where can I buy skip-the-line tickets?

Every bookable activity includes a direct link to Civitatis to buy the ticket or tour online and skip the lines.

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