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Bathed by the Cantabrian sea, it is placed on the east of the end of Torres and to the west of the top of the Cervigón, along the coastal inlet, giving place to the bay of Gijon.
A modern city of great hospitality and opened. In the environment of this city it is possible to enjoy multitude of green spaces, sports facilities, historical - artistic recovered and protected patrimony. Gijon is the center of important events like commercial fairs, conventions, congresses, big concerts and cultural and sports events.
Gijon, is the biggest of our cities, among its attractions you have the beautiful beach of San Lorenzo, the promenade by the beach, the port , .apart from that Gijon is an obliged step on the St James pilgrimage route and has a large offer of museums (International museum of Bagpipe, Museum of the Railroad) and cultural offer (International Festival of cinema).
Surface: 41 square km
Altitude: 8 m
Km to Oviedo: 28
N º inhabitants: 260000
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