Sightseeing in Gijon - what to see. Complete travel guide
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Gijon is often called the birthplace of ice cream; it is believed that the popular refreshing treat has been served here for the first time. Locals have learned to make a delicious dessert …
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Gijon has lots of interesting cultural traditions; the best way to get acquainted with them is to visit one of the beautiful national holidays. One of the oldest and most popular …
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Hundred years ago, there was a small fishing village on the site of a modern resort. Modern travelers know Gijon as a well-developed beach resort and a cultural center with an abundance of …
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1. Vacationers should observe basic cautionary measures. Going for a walk don’t take large amounts of cash with you; don’t leave personal belongings unattended. In crowded …
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Survived castles around Gijon
♥ Castle 'Castle of Gauzón' Asturias, 22.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Martín' Asturias, 25.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Las Caldas' Asturias, 31.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Torreón of Peñerudes' Asturias, 35.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'El Torreón' Asturias, 36.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Gauzón' Asturias, 22.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of San Martín' Asturias, 25.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Las Caldas' Asturias, 31.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Torreón of Peñerudes' Asturias, 35.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'El Torreón' Asturias, 36.2 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Gijon
♥ Cave 'Cueva de la Fuente de la Plata' , 26.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Cova de l`Ocre' , 32.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Redes' , 48.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Las Ubiñas-La Mesa' , 53 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Ponga' , 55.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Cueva de la Fuente de la Plata' , 26.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cave 'Cova de l`Ocre' , 32.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Redes' , 48.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Las Ubiñas-La Mesa' , 53 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Ponga' , 55.9 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Gijon from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Fantastic Forest of Cantabria
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Distance from Gijon center - 63.2 km.
Another important feature is an abundance of unique archaeological areas. A few caves with prehistoric rock art were preserved in mountains. Altamira cave is considered the most famous among them. The main part of the tour program is focused primarily on the nature lovers. They have an opportunity to see rare ancient trees, including oaks and stone birch that are incredibly high. Some parts of the forest are especially amazing, as trees form a natural arch there. The fantastic forest of Cantabria is very decent in spring and summer, when rare plants bloom one by one. …
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Playa de Ballota
From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”![](../../extreme/img/w300/playa-de-ballota_1.jpg)
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Distance from Gijon center - 49.3 km.
Since recently the territory has been protected by the state not far from the beach and is protected by the state. The tourists who want to spend a day at the Playa de Ballota should take into account that there is no infrastructure on the coast and the beach areas. The striking peculiarity of the beach is the almost constant strong waves, which are considerably lessened by the natural breakers - the rocks surrounding the coast. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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