SpainGijón (Spanish: [xiˈxon] ) or Xixón (Asturian: [ʃiˈʃoŋ]) is a city and municipality in northwestern Spain. It is the largest city and municipality by population in the autonomous community of Asturias. It is located on the coast of the Cantabrian Sea in the Bay of Biscay, in the central-northern part of Asturias; it is approximately 24 km (15 mi) northeast of Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, and 26 km (16 mi) from Avilés. With a population of 271,259 as of 2025, Gijón is the 16th-largest city in Spain.
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Climate in Gijon
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Day trips and nearby cities from Gijon
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Gijon; times are rough estimates by road.
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Oviedo Uvieu
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25 km≈ 30 min
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Leon
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105 km≈ 1 h 40 min
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Santander
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150 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Long day or overnightLugo
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164 km≈ 2 h 35 min
Long day or overnightBurgos
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208 km≈ 3 h 15 min
Long day or overnightBarakaldo
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218 km≈ 3 h 25 min
Long day or overnightA Coruna
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221 km≈ 3 h 25 min
Long day or overnightBilbao
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223 km≈ 3 h 30 min
From Gijon you can reach Oviedo Uvieu (25 km), Leon (105 km), Santander (150 km), Lugo (164 km) and Burgos (208 km) in about 30 min to 3 h 15 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Gijon
The most pleasant months are May to Jun, Sep to Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 13°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.