Gijón in two days

Two days are enough to do Gijón calmly and eat brilliantly. Here's a weekend balanced between city, sea and cider. Reorder the stops as you like.

The plan, day by day

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Day 1 · The city
  1. Morning

    Cimavilla, Santa Catalina and the Elogio del Horizonte.

  2. Lunch

    Cider house on the main square or by the marina.

  3. Afternoon

    San Lorenzo beach and Isabel la Católica park.

  4. Night

    Cider and buzz around Cimavilla.

Day 2 · Culture & sea
  1. Morning

    Universidad Laboral: tour and climb the tower.

  2. Lunch

    Cider hall by the Laboral or back to the centre.

  3. Afternoon

    Aquarium or Botanical Garden; a dip at Poniente.

  4. Sunset

    With a car, Cabo Peñas at sunset. Otherwise, the marina.

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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
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    History & culture 5
    Nightlife & cider houses 6

    Gijón in two days: city and sea

    Two days let you see Gijón at a relaxed pace and eat brilliantly. The idea: one day for the old town, another for the sea and the museums.

    Day 1: the heart of the city

    Cimadevilla, the Santa Catalina hill with the Elogio del Horizonte, the Plaza Mayor, the Revillagigedo palace and the marina. Lunch in a cider house, then save the afternoon for San Lorenzo beach.

    Day 2: museums and Laboral

    Spend the morning on a couple of museums (Roman Baths, Jovellanos' birthplace or the Aquarium) and the afternoon at the Universidad Laboral, the city's monumental gem, with its tower and arts centre.

    Food and cider

    Don't leave without trying cachopo, fabada and a good cider feast. The Cider Route (Calle Gascona) is the safe bet for the evening.

    Frequently asked questions

    What to do on the second day in Gijón?

    Day two is about culture (La Laboral, museums), the beach if the weather's good and, if you fancy it, a short trip to Oviedo or the coast.

    Some ideas

    The essentials of Gijón. First time here? Start here. Then pick your plan based on your time.

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