Gijón in one day

If you only have one day, this is the plan: the essentials, well linked and without silly rushing. You can drag the stops and make it yours below.

The plan, day by day

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Morning
Cimavilla, the main square and the Roman Baths of Campo Valdés.
Late morning
Santa Catalina hill and the Elogio del Horizonte — Cantabrian views.
Lunch
Cider house: cachopo or fabada with plenty of cider.
Afternoon
San Lorenzo beach and the promenade; coffee downtown.
Evening
Tapas around Fomento and Begoña streets.

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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 one day, stress-free

One day is enough to see the essentials of Gijón if you string the stops together well. The city is compact and almost everything worth seeing hugs the sea, so you can do it on foot.

Morning: Cimavilla and the hill

Start in Cimadevilla, the old fishermen's quarter, and climb the Santa Catalina hill to see Chillida's Elogio del Horizonte with the whole bay below. Come down through the Plaza Mayor and the marina.

Midday: cider and cachopo

Time to refuel at a cider house in Cimavilla or on the Cider Route: a properly poured cider and, if you're really hungry, a cachopo or a fabada stew.

Afternoon: San Lorenzo beach

Walk the San Lorenzo promenade end to end. If it's hot, take a dip; if not, a coffee with a view and sunset over the Cantabrian Sea to close the day.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see Gijón in a day?

Yes. In a day you can see Cimavilla, Santa Catalina hill with the Elogio del Horizonte, the San Lorenzo promenade and eat with cider. Just enough to want to come back.

Where to park for a day trip?

Avoid driving into Cimavilla. Use the central car parks or the marina area and walk: everything is close.