Gijon

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    Revitalized Gijon is a sprawling coastal community in northern Spain, and far from the industrial city it once was. Nowadays, it features picturesque seafront walks, parks, and pedestrianized zones, as well as a seriously good beach and nightlife scene. Its centerpiece is Cimadevilla, a historic waterside fisherman's quarter that features characterful old buildings, top-notch seafood restaurants, and lively nightspots.

    Must-see attractions include Revillagigedo Palace, a stout 18th-century building used as an arts center, and the city's aquarium, which houses some 5,000 marine species. Atop Santa Catalina hill is the city's best-known landmark – a curious abstract sculpture by artist Eduardo Chillida.

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    • 10 Best Things to Do in Gijón

      You'll find a choice of great things to do in Gijón, a northern Spanish harborside town where fascinating bits of Roman history complement a modern beach resort scene. Even though it’s one of the Asturian region’s largest coastal towns, you can easily explore its core on foot. The more popular town of Oviedo to the south may please you with more features, but Gijón has its own specific charms, including the panoramic golden beachfront bordering the blue waves of the Cantabrian Sea.

      Charming medieval sightseeing awaits in the fisherman’s harborside quarter of Cimadevilla. Plazas in the old town are porticoed, and wide and scenic boardwalks line the coast. Families with kids will find loads to do – on land or in the waves. Also, it’s only around a 30-minute transfer east from Asturias Airport, a generally shorter ride than to Oviedo.

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