Gijon Trip Overview
We will visit one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, Gijón, a city that keeps its history alive with a old town which used to be the neighborhood of whale fisherman in Roman times, we will see remains and monuments of the Roman age, its picturesque streets and colorful houses.
The next stop is a fishing village, Villaviciosa, a asturian fishing village known for being elegant and stately. We will be surprised by every magical street that keep its history with statues, palaces and former houses.
Also, as Asturias is known for its gastronomy, we will have the option of choosing a gastronomic experience in a cider mill so we will have the opportunity of knowing Asturias from different points of view.
Additional Info
* Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Gijon, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Gijon, Asturias, Spain
We will visit one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, Gijón, a city that keeps its history alive with a old town which used to be the neighborhood of whale fisherman in Roman times, we will see remains and monuments of the Roman age, its picturesque streets and colorful houses.
The next stop is a fishing village, Villaviciosa, a asturian fishing village known for being elegant and stately. We will be surprised by every magical street that keep its history with statues, palaces and former houses.
Also, as Asturias is known for its gastronomy, we will have the option of choosing a gastronomic experience in a cider mill so we will have the opportunity of knowing Asturias from different points of view.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Barrio de Cimadevilla, Gijon Spain
We will visit a old fisherman’s neighborhood the “Cimadevilla”, it was the main Roman settlement.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palacio de Revillagigedo, Plaza del Marques 2, 33201, Gijon Spain
We will walk its alleys and crossing its remains of the Roman wall until to get to “Revillagigedo palace”.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Estatua de Pelayo, Plaza del Marques, 1, 33201, 33201, Gijon Spain
Pelagius was an Iberian Visigoth monarch who founded the Kingdom of Asturias in 718.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Plaza del Marques 10, 33201, Gijon Spain
Plazuela del Marques, beatiful small square at the old area of Gijon.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Mayor, 33201, Gijon Spain
An elegant square fronted by historic buildings.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Termas Romanas de Campo Valdes, Plaza Campo Valdes s/n, 33201, Gijon Spain
We continue with the “town hall” and the “Roman thermal baths”.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos, Plazuela Jovellanos s/n, 33201, Gijon Spain
After that we pass by Lavaderu square, “the Cholo”, the Jovellanos museum and the Clock Tower viewpoint.
Stop At: Gijon, Gijon, Asturias
We will visit an amazing viewpoint of the city the “Eulogy of the Horizon”.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Playa de San Lorenzo, Gijon Spain
Located in the heart of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monumento a la Madre del emigrante, Paseo del Rinconin, Gijon Spain
San Lorenzo beach is bordered by the “promenade” above and “the mother of the emigrant statue” until to get to the “ San Pedro church”.
Duration: 23 minutes
Stop At: Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura, Calle de Luis Moya Blanco 261, 33203, Gijon Spain
Travelers will visit the exteriors of the Gijón Labor university, the biggest building in Spain. This building is from S.XX. Some relevant points are the “tower” , the “theater” and the “church”.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Villaviciosa, Villaviciosa, Asturias
The romanic church Santa Maria de Villaviciosa” known as “the Olive” (S.XV) (10’), “the Arcediano’s house” known as “the factory’s house”, “the Riera theatre”, “the Consistory”, and “the fishing port”.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
