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Village on the Camino · provincia de Asturias

Gijón

Updated on August 11, 2026

269,894
inhabitants (2025)
10 m
altitude
333.5
km to Santiago

On the Camino del Norte · Stage 18

History of Gijón

Gijón or Xixón is a city and municipality in northwestern Spain. It is the largest city and municipality by population in the autonomous community of Asturias.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

What the pilgrim needs to know

Gijón is 333.5 km from Santiago, on the Camino del Norte.

Services in Gijón

🏨 Hotels (22)

  • Playa de Poniente
  • Albor
  • Hotel Avenida
  • Hotel Casona de Jovellanos
  • Hotel Môderne
  • Hotel Castillawebsite ↗
  • Suite 1907 Gijónwebsite ↗
  • Goodhouse Hostel
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🍽 Bars and restaurants (260)

  • Chafariz
  • Gran Café Hollywood
  • Benita
  • Gyros
  • Cafe Dindurra
  • El Náutico
  • Vincent Van Gogh
  • Copahue
  • Tenampa
  • El Baruku
  • Casa Victor
  • The Transport
  • Bariloche
  • Mambru Hamburgueseria
  • Los Dos Hermanos
  • Rincon del Artista
  • Alter Ego
  • Pulperia Galicia
  • La Bodeguita del Medio
  • Sidreria Canteli
  • El Rincon de Chus
  • Sidreria El Centenario
  • La Aduana
  • La Cuenta de la Vieja

🩹 Other services

  • 💊 Pharmacies: 1
  • 🛒 Shops and supermarkets: 29

What to see in Gijón

🧭 How to get there

Find out how to travel from your city to Gijón, España by train, bus, car or plane.

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Experiences and guided tours

Tours and activities in Gijón and the surrounding area.

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