San Lorenzo beach and the El Muro promenade at sunset in Gijon
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About Gijon

Gijón faces the Cantabrian Sea on both sides of the Cimavilla headland. San Lorenzo has the long promenade. Poniente has the aquarium and the rail museum. From the center, between them, you can walk to both.

Cimavilla climbs toward Santa Catalina hill and Eduardo Chillida’s Elogio del Horizonte. At its foot are Plaza Mayor, the marina and San Pedro church. It has cider bars and older streets, and it gets lively in the evening.

San Lorenzo beach curves east from Cimavilla, lined by the promenade known as El Muro. Stay here to be by the sea, but at high tide there is less sand. Farther east, Isabel la Católica Park and El Molinón stadium lead toward the botanical garden and Laboral cultural complex.

West of the marina, Poniente beach sits by the aquarium and the Asturias Railway Museum. The railway and bus stations are on this side of the center, so it is handy when you arrive. Calle Corrida and the streets around Plaza del Instituto are the shopping core, between the two beaches.

Summer is mild, not Mediterranean hot. Atlantic rain can come in any month, and November has the most wet days in the 1991–2020 normals. Walk around the center, and take a local bus to Laboral and the botanical garden.

Region
Asturias, Spain
Coast
Cantabrian Sea
Main beach
San Lorenzo
Rail station
Gijón-Sanz Crespo
Airport
Asturias Airport (OVD)
Cimavilla headland and rooftops above the sea
Cimavilla headland
Concrete Elogio del Horizonte sculpture on Santa Catalina hill
Elogio del Horizonte
Boats in Gijon marina beside the old town
Gijon marina
Wide sand of Poniente beach and buildings along Gijon bay
Poniente beach
Tower and gardens of Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura in Gijon
Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura
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Where to stay in Gijon

  • Cimavilla and marina

    • Old town
    • Cider bars
    • Harbor walks

    The old fishermen’s quarter rises to Santa Catalina and Elogio del Horizonte. Stay here for cider bars, Plaza Mayor and the harbor. The upper streets are steep, and rooms near the bars hear the nightlife.

    Around here: Elogio del Horizonte, Plaza Mayor, Puerto Deportivo

  • Centro and Calle Corrida

    • Shopping
    • First visits
    • Walkable base

    The shopping streets around Calle Corrida and Plaza del Instituto sit between the two beaches. Stay here if your days move between San Lorenzo, Poniente and the bus station.

    Around here: Calle Corrida, Plaza del Instituto, Teatro Jovellanos

  • San Lorenzo and El Bibio

    • Beach walks
    • Families
    • Football

    El Muro follows San Lorenzo beach. Farther east are Isabel la Católica Park and El Molinón, the football stadium. The station is on the other side of the center.

    Around here: Playa de San Lorenzo, Parque Isabel la Católica, El Molinón

  • Poniente and station

    • Rail arrivals
    • Aquarium
    • Short stays

    Poniente beach, the aquarium and the railway museum are west of the marina. Stay on this side for a train or coach arrival, or if the aquarium is on your list. Cimavilla and San Lorenzo are farther east.

    Around here: Playa de Poniente, Acuario de Gijón, Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias

Best time to visit Gijon

From June through September it is mild enough for El Muro and the beaches, and August highs average around 74 °F. The sea can still feel cool, and it rains in every season. November has the most rainy days in the 1991–2020 record.

Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months
  1. Jan: average high 57 °F, low 44 °F, 12.8 days with rain
  2. Feb: average high 57 °F, low 44 °F, 10.9 days with rain
  3. Mar: average high 59 °F, low 47 °F, 10.8 days with rain
  4. Apr: average high 61 °F, low 49 °F, 12.1 days with rain
  5. May: average high 64 °F, low 54 °F, 10 days with rain
  6. Jun: average high 69 °F, low 59 °F, 7.6 days with rain
  7. Jul: average high 73 °F, low 63 °F, 6.3 days with rain
  8. Aug: average high 74 °F, low 63 °F, 7.6 days with rain
  9. Sep: average high 71 °F, low 60 °F, 8.3 days with rain
  10. Oct: average high 67 °F, low 55 °F, 11.4 days with rain
  11. Nov: average high 61 °F, low 49 °F, 14.2 days with rain
  12. Dec: average high 58 °F, low 45 °F, 12.8 days with rain
Source: Wikipedia: Gijón (1991–2020 climate normals)

Getting to Gijon

Asturias Airport (OVD) lies west of Gijón. Alsa runs a direct airport coach to the city. Gijón-Sanz Crespo has trains toward Oviedo and farther south. Regional coaches use the central bus station.

OVDAsturias Airport

25 mi from downtown

To Gijón bus station
About 40–50 minutes by Alsa coach

Take the Alsa airport coach to Gijón bus station, then walk or use a local bus or taxi to your hotel.

Other ways to arrive

Train
Gijón-Sanz Crespo is the city’s railway station, with services via Oviedo and connections farther south. Check the exact service and station on your ticket.
Coach
Coaches from the central bus station go to Oviedo, the airport and other Asturian towns.
Car
Parking is tight near Cimavilla and the beach. Ask the hotel where to park before you drive in.

Questions about Gijon

When is free cancellation worth it in Gijon?

When you might switch between the airport coach and the train, or swap an aquarium day for long days on San Lorenzo beach.

Can I cancel whenever I want?

No. Cutoffs vary by rate, and a San Lorenzo hotel may not match one in Poniente. Read the terms before you book.

Which neighborhood should I settle on?

San Lorenzo if you want El Muro, Poniente for the aquarium and the station, Cimavilla for old streets and cider bars.

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