Gijón in a week

A week is enough to really get to know Gijón: the city with no clock, all its beaches, museums, routes and day trips across Asturias. Here's the in-depth plan; reorder it as you like.

The plan, day by day

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Day 1 · Essential Gijón

Morning
Cimavilla, Santa Catalina and the Elogio del Horizonte.
Lunch
Cider house on the main square.
Afternoon
Roman Baths and San Lorenzo beach.
Night
Cider and buzz around Cimavilla.

Day 2 · Local culture

Morning
Universidad Laboral and climb the tower.
Lunch
Cider hall by the Laboral.
Afternoon
Aquarium, Botanical Garden and museums.
Night
Dinner around Begoña.

Day 3 · Oviedo

Morning
Oviedo: old town and cathedral.
Lunch
Cider on Gascona street.
Afternoon
Naranco pre-Romanesque (Santa María).
Night
Back to Gijón and a relaxed dinner.

Day 4 · Cabo Peñas

Morning
Cabo Peñas lighthouse and cliffs.
Lunch
Seafood in Luanco.
Afternoon
Xivares beach and a stroll through Candás.
Sunset
Cape viewpoint at sunset.

Day 5 · Picos de Europa

Morning
Covadonga: sanctuary and basilica.
Lunch
Mountain lunch in Cangas de Onís.
Afternoon
Lakes of Covadonga (Enol and Ercina).
Night
Back and rest in Gijón.

Day 6 · East coast

Morning
Lastres, a charming fishing village.
Lunch
Fresh fish in Lastres or Ribadesella.
Afternoon
Pría blowholes and Ribadesella beach.
Night
Cider back in Gijón.

Day 7 · Easy does it

Morning
Beaches: Poniente and La Ñora.
Lunch
Mercado del Sur and local produce.
Afternoon
Shopping and a last walk along the Muro.
Night
A farewell cider in Cimavilla.

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What you can't miss 10

Where to eat, by taste 60

€ · Budget 7

€€ · Mid-range 43

€€€ · Pricey 6

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Walking & cycling routes 6

Active & adventure 6

Beaches 6

Day trips 8

History & culture 5

Nightlife & cider houses 6

Gijón in a week: the complete guide

A week lets you really get to know Gijón and use it as a base to tour all of Asturias without rushing.

The city, no clock

Give the first days to Gijón: Cimadevilla, the Santa Catalina hill, every beach (San Lorenzo, Poniente, Arbeyal), the museums and the Universidad Laboral. Plenty of time for cider, cachopo and sunsets.

Must-do day trips

From a Gijón base you can reach everything: the Lakes of Covadonga and the Picos de Europa, the eastern coast (Llanes, Ribadesella, Lastres), Oviedo and Avilés, and the western villages like Cudillero.

Nature and adventure

Save a day for the Sella river descent, a coastal path or a mountain hike. Asturias is also lived outdoors.

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Gijón for a week without getting bored?

Mix city and nature: Gijón and its beaches, La Laboral and museums, walking or biking routes, and trips to Oviedo, the Covadonga Lakes, the eastern coast and the cider towns of Nava or Villaviciosa.

Is Gijón a good base for seeing Asturias?

Hard to beat: it's in the middle of the coast, well connected, with both beach and city. From here you reach almost all of Asturias in under 90 minutes.