A walking route through Cimavilla, step by step

An easy loop around Gijón's old quarter: from the harbour to the main square, climbing the lanes up to Santa Catalina hill. Tap a number to see what to do at each stop.

  • 🕒 1 h 30 (unhurried)
  • 📏 ≈ 2 km
  • 📍 7 stops
🗺️ Open the route in Google Maps
Illustrated map of Cimavilla (Gijón) showing a 7-stop walking route marked in yellow.
Tap a number on the map to jump to that stop.

  1. Revillagigedo Palace

    A two-towered Baroque palace by the marina, now an exhibition centre. Beside it, the statue of Pelayo presides over Plaza del Marqués.

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  2. Plaza Mayor & Town Hall

    The arcaded square with the Town Hall at its head is the heart of Cimavilla and the launch point of many fiestas. A fine terrace for a first cider.

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  3. San Pedro Church

    The main church, perched over the sea atop Roman baths. Rebuilt after the Civil War, it offers sweeping views over San Lorenzo beach.

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  4. Jovellanos's Birthplace

    A 16th-century mansion, birthplace of Jovellanos, Gijón's great Enlightenment figure. Now a free museum of Asturian painting.

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  5. Old Tobacco Factory

    Set in a former Augustinian convent, it employed the city's cigarette makers for over a century. Now a cultural and university venue.

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  6. Santa Catalina Hill · Elogio del Horizonte

    The crown of the quarter: climb the park and step inside Chillida's 'Elogio del Horizonte' to hear the sea roar. The best views in Gijón.

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  7. Cuesta del Cholo

    Cimavilla's most photographed lane: steep and lined with colourful little houses, dropping back to the harbour. Perfect to wander at dusk.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does the Cimavilla walk take?

Unhurried, about 1 h 30 for all 7 stops (around 2 km). Add half an hour if you linger on Santa Catalina hill or stop for a drink.

Where does the route start?

At the Revillagigedo Palace, by the marina and Plaza del Marqués. It ends up high at Cuesta del Cholo, after Santa Catalina hill.

Is it suitable for families with kids?

Yes — it's short and mostly flat, though there are some climbs up to the hill and along Cuesta del Cholo. Santa Catalina park has plenty of room to run around.

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