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Gijón ( Spanish: [xiˈxon]) or Xixón ( Asturian: [ʃiˈʃoŋ]) is a city and municipality in north-western Spain. It is the largest city and municipality by population in the autonomous community of Asturias.
On the shores of the Cantabrian Sea, Gijón offers an attractive combination of maritime tradition, monumental heritage and modern urban planning right on the seashore. Its marina is a testament to its close links with the sea throughout its history.
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Jan 26, 2020 · Gijón is a working city right on the Atlantic coast in the northern Spanish region of Asturias. Separated from the rest of Spain by high mountains, this part of the country has a flavour and climate very different to what you’ll find in Mediterranean areas.
Gijon is the largest city in Asturias in the region of Asturias and Cantabria. It is about 20km from the Asturia's capital, Oviedo. Gijon is an industrial port but it has a very pleasant old town called Cimadevilla on a headland. It was originally the fishing village.
Mar 14, 2024 · Set on Northern Spain’s leafy and fertile ‘Green Coast’ overlooking the Bay of Biscay, Gijón has become a favourite beach escape for both local Asturians and Spaniards from further afield. Lured by the curved bay, golden sands, and gently lapping sapphire waves, it’s a refreshing escape when the mercury goes above 40 degrees in the country’s south.
Gijon, Spain. This port city of about 275,000 on Spain’s north coast began 3,000 years ago as a fishing village. Today it’s a departure point for regional cruises, making it busy in summer (and making us wonder what those ancient fisherman would have thought of cruise ships).
