Gijón in 3 to 4 days

With three or four days you don't have to choose: you see Gijón at a relaxed pace, eat brilliantly and still have time for day trips across Asturias. Here's the plan; drag the stops and make it yours.

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Day 1 · Essential Gijón

Morning
Cimavilla, the main square and the Roman Baths of Campo Valdés.
Lunch
Cider house in Cimavilla: cachopo and a glass of cider.
Afternoon
Santa Catalina, the Elogio del Horizonte and San Lorenzo beach.
Night
Tapas and cider around Fomento.

Day 2 · Laboral & sea

Morning
Universidad Laboral: tour and climb the tower.
Lunch
Cider hall by the Laboral.
Afternoon
Aquarium and Botanical Garden; a dip at Poniente.
Night
Relaxed dinner and a stroll around the marina.

Day 3 · Oviedo or Avilés

Morning
Day trip to Oviedo: old town and cathedral.
Lunch
Cider house on Oviedo's Gascona street.
Afternoon
Naranco pre-Romanesque, or swap Oviedo for Avilés and the Niemeyer.
Night
Back to Gijón and a last cider downtown.

Day 4 · Coast & lighthouses

Morning
Cabo Peñas: lighthouse and cliffs.
Lunch
Seafood in Luanco or Candás.
Afternoon
Fishing villages and a dip at Xivares beach.
Sunset
Sunset back at Gijón's marina.

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What you can't miss 10

Where to eat, by taste 60

€ · Budget 7

€€ · Mid-range 43

€€€ · Pricey 6

€€€€ · High-end 4

Walking & cycling routes 6

Active & adventure 6

Beaches 6

Day trips 8

History & culture 5

Nightlife & cider houses 6

Gijón in 3 or 4 days: city and day trips

With three or four days you don't have to choose: you see Gijón unhurried and still have time to discover Asturias, which is right next door.

Days 1 and 2: Gijón in depth

Old town, Santa Catalina hill, San Lorenzo beach, museums and the Universidad Laboral. Plenty of time for cider houses, cachopo and a sunset by the Elogio del Horizonte.

Day 3: trip to the Picos

Covadonga and the Enol and Ercina lakes are the star excursion, just over an hour away. On the way, Cangas de Onís and its Roman bridge.

Day 4: coast or cities

Choose between the eastern coast (Llanes, Ribadesella, Lastres) or the neighbouring cities: Oviedo and Avilés with the Niemeyer Centre.

Frequently asked questions

What day trips to take from Gijón in 3 or 4 days?

Oviedo is 30 minutes away; Cangas de Onís, Covadonga and the Lakes are the classic mountain trip; and the eastern coast (Lastres, Llanes) is gorgeous. With a car you can do each in a day.

Is Gijón worth 3 or 4 days?

Yes, especially if you use it as a base to explore Asturias. You see the city in a day or two and spend the rest on sea, mountains and charming villages.