Why go
- City and municipality in Asturias, Spain.
- Served by Aerodromo de Sevares.
History
Gijón or Xixón is a city and municipality in northwestern Spain. It is the largest city and municipality by population in the autonomous community of Asturias.
Where to stay
C. Linares Rivas, 8, entresuelo, Centro, 33206 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · alojamientosmuelledegijon.com
C. Rosario, 46, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · santacatalinasuites.com
Indoor
C. Francisco Rodríguez Álvarez, 4, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hotelmyro.com.es
Calle del Carmen, 5, Centro, 33206 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · bluehoteles.es
Paseo Dr. Fleming, 71, Periurbano - Rural, 33203 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · nh-hotels.com
Calle Bohemia, 1, Gijon-Sur, 33207 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hoteles-silken.com
Av. del Llano, 44, Centro, 33209 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hotelbahiagijon.es
Calle Fernández Vallín, 5, Centro, 33205 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hotelhernancortes.es
C. Marqués de San Esteban, 11, Centro, 33206 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · bluehoteles.es
C. Sta. Rosa, 4, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · bluehoteles.es
C. Cabrales, 24, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hotelalcomar.com
Carr. de la Carbonera, 28, Centro, 33210 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hoteldonamariagijon.es
AS-II, 1602, Km 22,5, Periurbano - Rural, 33392 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hotelboronagijon.com
Av. de José Manuel Palacio Álvarez, 20, Gijon-Oeste, 33212 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · lapolarhotel.com
C. Domínguez Gil, 7, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · 1907gijon.com
P.I. de Roces, C. Antonio Gaudí y Cornet, 154, 33211 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · laposadaderoces.com.es
Av. del Llano, 11, Centro, Centro, 33209 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · welotel.com
C. San Juan del Valles, 3, Gijon-Sur, 33209 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · 1907villadegijon.com
C. Corrida, 50, Centro, 33206 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hotelcastillagijon.com
C. Marqués de Casa Valdés, 65, Gijon-Este, 33202 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hotelpradagijon.com
Av. de la Costa, 44, Centro, 33205 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hotel-bb.com
Plazuela de Jovellanos, 1, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · lacasonadejovellanos.com
C. Marqués de Casa Valdés, 8, Centro, 33202 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hsanmiguel.com
Av. de Oviedo, 15, Gijon-Sur, 33211 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · marriott.com
Av. de los Campones, 80, Gijon-Oeste, 33211 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · loscampones.com
Av. de la Costa, 55, Entreplanta, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · ccgijon.com
Pl. Mayor, 11, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · hotelasturiasgijon.es
Av. de Torcuato Fernández Miranda, 15, Gijon-Este, 33203 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · parador.es
C. Sta. Elena, 6, Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain · choicehotels.com
Restaurants & places to go
Japanese, Restaurant · Restaurante moderno con comida casera japonesa típica como ramen, bollos y empanadillas. Opening hours: We-Su 13:30-15:30; We-Su… · wabisabiramenbar.es
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su,PH 10:00-16:00 · 5 Calle Felipe V, 33204 · linktr.ee
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-17:00, 20:00-23:55 Features: outdoor seating · 4 Calle Vizconde de Campo Grande · tandoorigijon.es
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 Features: air conditioning · 22 Calle Pintor Mariano Moré, Gijón/Xixón, 33212 · underwonder.es
Burger, American, Fast Food · Opening hours: (D-J) 13:30h - 00:00h (V-S) 13:30h - 00:30h Features: vegetarian options · 5 Calle Covadonga, Gijón/Xixón, 33201 · atmburgers.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-16:00, 20:00-23:55 · 2 Muelle de Oriente, 33201 · carbonegijon.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30-16:00,19:30-24:00 · 18 Calle Linares Rivas, Gijón/Xixón, 33206 · delblancoaltinto.es
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Llunes a domingu · 19 Calle Pedro Herrero, Candás, 33430 · donerkebabhouse.es
Palestina, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 13:00-17:00,19:30-23:00 · 3 Calle San Francisco de Asís, Gijón/Xixón, 33205 · latierragijon.com
Cake, International, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 10:00-17:00 · 14 Calle Joaquín Fernández Acebal, 33202 · okaerilab.com
Spanish, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00 · 2 Calle Enrique Martínez · robihosteleria.es
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 13:00-16:00,19:00-24:00 Features: takeaway
Bubble Tea, Chinese, Noodles, Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:30-16:00, 20:00-23:00, Su 13:30-16:00 · 42 Calle Doctor Aquilino Hurlé, 33203
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Th 09:30-16:00, 18:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-02:00; Su 09:30-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 40 Calle Doctor Aquilino Hurlé, 33203 · labarragijon.es
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:30-23:00; Fr-Su 17:30-02:00 · 9 Calle Melquiades Álvarez · elcoleccionista.eu
Chocolate, Churro, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:00-22:00 · 6 Plaza Seis de Agosto, 33206
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 13:30-16:00,20:30-24:00; Su 13:30-16:00 · 18 Calle Poeta Angel González Muñíz, Gijón/Xixón, 33204
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Aug: We-Su 14:00-16:30,21:00-23:30; Sep-Jul: Th-Sa 14:00-16:00,21:00-23:30; Sep-Jul: Su 14:00-17:00 Features: vegetarian…
Barbecue, Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-00:00 · 33201
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-23:30; Tu 09:00-23:00; We 09:00-23:30; Th 09:00-23:30; Fr 09:00-02:30; Sa 09:00-22:30; Su 11:00-23:00 Features:…
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · polleriaelpichi.com
Argentinian, Spanish, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 18 Calle Premio Real, 33202 · pasionesbar.com
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · 8 Calle Marqués de San Esteban, Gijón/Xixón, 33206 · mamaguaja.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 12 Avenida de Portugal, 33207 · flowfood.es
Italian Pizza, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 5-7 Calle Caridad
Sandwich, Cafe · Sandwich cafe
Churro, Fast Food · Churro fast food
Bagel, Churro, Fast Food · Bagel/Churro fast food
Fish, Regional, Seafood, Tapas, Local, Restaurant · Fish/Regional restaurant · 6 Calle Bobes, 33208
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 52 Calle Marqués de Casa Valdés
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
Sidreria, Restaurant · Sidreria restaurant
American, Fast Food · American fast food
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · 23 Cai Bernardo Alfageme, Candás, 33430
Yogurt, Cafe · Yogurt cafe · Lluanco/Luanco
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00; Sa 10:00-14:30
Biergarten · Features: outdoor seating · 209 Camino de La Pipa, Gijón/Xixón, 33203
Food Court · food court
Japanese, Chinese, Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:45 · 11 Av. de los Campones, Gijón/Xixón, 33211 · meetsushi.es
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Deli, Diner, Local, Mediterranean, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 12 Calle Ezcurdia
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 8 Calle Trinidad, Gijón, 33201 · linktr.ee
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Airports
Asturias Airport (OVD) 27 km to the centre
Ranón, AS, ES — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, VOLOTEA Airways…) · direct flights to 10 destinations incl. Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Paris… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320, CRJ-900, CRK, A319) · 7 routes: Barcelona*, Madrid, Malaga*, Palma de Mallorca*, Paris*, Sevilla, Valencia*
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 4 routes: Barcelona, Malaga, Paris, Sevilla
- Air Europa UX (A330-200, 737-800, ATR) · 3 routes: Arrecife, Madrid, Tenerife
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 2 routes: Palma de Mallorca, Valencia
- easyJet U2 (A319) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Aerodromo de Sevares 41 km to the centre
Piloña, AS, ES
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.9 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aerodromo de Sevares. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gijon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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