What to do in Gijon

Activities, attractions and tours
Gijon showing general coastal views, a coastal town and a sunset

Gijon Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Gijon has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Gijon is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Gijon to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Gijon Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Gijon.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Gijon attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura featuring heritage elements, a city and interior views

Gijon City Centre

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Unique features of Gijon City Centre include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Casino de Asturias or San Lorenzo Beach while you're exploring the area.

Gijon City Centre
Museum of the Asturian People featuring modern architecture

Distrito Rural Este

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the bars and gardens in Distrito Rural Este. You might want to make time for a stop at Atlantic Botanical Garden or San Lorenzo Beach.

Distrito Rural Este
Aquarium of Gijon which includes a sunset, signage and modern architecture

Distrito Oeste

You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Distrito Oeste. You might want to make time for a stop at Aquarium of Gijon or Playa de Poniente.

Distrito Oeste
Walk along Gijón's beautiful seafront at sunset to get a breath of fresh sea air in the city. This pretty church is just the icing on the cake. 

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Distrito Llano

Travelers like the shopping in Distrito Llano, and Los Fresnos Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Distrito Llano
Museum of the Asturian People which includes heritage elements as well as a small group of people

El Pisón

If you're spending some time in El Pisón, San Lorenzo Beach and Bay of Biscay are top sights worth seeing.

El Pisón

Distrito Sur

5/5(1 area review)

Some popular features of Distrito Sur include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Aquarium of Gijon or Casino de Asturias are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Distrito Sur

 

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