Gijón

Gijón is set along the picturesque coast of the Principality of Asturias, one of ‘Green Spains’ most unspoiled regions. Rugged mountain peaks form a backdrop for the deep blue sea and present a dramatic contrast that is perhaps unequalled elsewhere. Originally built on a rock jutting out over the sea, the city of Gijón dates back to the Romans and probably to the Phoenicians. Today, it is the largest city in Asturias, set on a horseshoeshaped bay and ringed by a selection of beautiful beaches.