Colors of Gijon - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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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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City tours, excursions and tickets in Gijon and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Gijon
♥ Iglesia de San Miguel de Lillo, Oviedo, 24.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Iglesia de San Salvador de Priesca, Villaviciosa, 25.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Monasterio de San Salvador, Cornellana, 42.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Iglesia de Santa Cristina de Lena, Oviedo, 47.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Iglesia de San Miguel de Lillo, Oviedo, 24.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Iglesia de San Salvador de Priesca, Villaviciosa, 25.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Monasterio de San Salvador, Cornellana, 42.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Iglesia de Santa Cristina de Lena, Oviedo, 47.6 km from the center. On the map
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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 Soto' Aller, 42.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Salas' Asturias, 50.4 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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♥ Castle 'Castle of Soto' Aller, 42.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Salas' Asturias, 50.4 km from the center. On the map
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Unique landmarks in Gijon and around
Fantastic Forest of Cantabria
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Distance from Gijon center - 63.2 km.
Cantabria is a picturesque region of Spain, a significant part of which is covered with dense forests. This woods have no equals in the world; they resemble illustrations for fairy tales. The main value of these places are rare plants and flowers, which at certain times of the year are coloring the landscape in all colors of the rainbow. The forests of Cantabria are inhabited by many rare animals, including some species of bears. …
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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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Colors of Gijon in photos
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