Gijón
- Gijón Centro de Asturias
Less than 30 minutes by car from Oviedo/Uviéu and with easy access from the airport, Gijón/Xixón has an extensive cycling infrastructure which, together with the numerous bicycle rental points, allows you to cycle in a sustainable, safe and comfortable way.
The essential experience for any cycling enthusiast in Gijón/Xixón is to cycle along the iconic San Lorenzo beach, especially at sunset. Or follow the Senda Fluvial del río Piles from the centre, passing through Isabel la Católica Park on a leisurely stroll surrounded by greenery. Don't miss the climb up the Cerro de Santa Catalina to see Chillida's monument, Elogio del Horizonte, stroll through Cimavilla, its old and charismatic fishermen's quarter, admire the Palacio de Revillagigedo and walk along the emblematic Calle Corrida with its modernist buildings.
The Botanical Gardens, the Aquarium, the Jovellanos Theatre and the Laboral City of Culture are essential references for leisure and culture in this city that is well worth visiting. When visiting it, it is essential to set aside time to try the local gastronomy, with excellent seafood stews, fish, shellfish or a good fabada, in one of the restaurants in the centre or near the Marina.
Cycling along the coast and to Oviedo/Uviéu from the heart of Gijón/Xixón
Gijón/Xixón is the starting point or destination for numerous cycle touring routes, and has an extensive network of cycle lanes that provide direct links to the main coastal route and also to Oviedo/Uviéu from the city centre.
The coastal cycle route links Villaviciosa, in Comarca de la Sidra, with Gijón/Xixón before continuing on to Avilés with a route for experienced cyclists who will be rewarded by the panoramic views and green Asturian landscapes.
Along the way, cyclists will be tempted to stop in picturesque coastal villages. On arrival in the city from Villaviciosa, it is essential to climb up to the Mirador de La Providencia viewpoint to contemplate the bay of Gijón/Xixón and the seascape that rises up before you, and on the way out towards Avilés, history enthusiasts should stop to visit the Campa Torres Archaeological-Natural Park, with remains from Roman times.
The route from Gijón/Xixón to Avilés has a more accessible variant that runs along roads with little traffic, winding through meadows and small rural villages.
Those who prefer to visit the capital of the Principality have the option of doing so by bicycle on a short route of only 38 kilometres which links up with the main inland route and crosses rural and wooded areas on an attractive route between the two cities.
La Camocha greenway: a route for the whole family
Located on the outskirts of the city and easily accessible, there is an outstanding itinerary for cycle touring in Gijón/Xixón with the family: the Vía Verde de la Camocha. This fun route follows the route of an old mining railway. Along the route, through a riverside forest, you will cross tunnels and wooden bridges.
The route has rest areas for visitors and ends next to the La Camocha mine with the high derricks of its shafts. From here it joins the river path of the Llantones River, until it reaches the marshy marshland, surrounding it to reach the Piles River Path and from there to San Lorenzo Beach.
Cycling through Gijón/Xixón is to discover a city that combines urban energy with the calm of nature. A destination that, thanks to its commitment to sustainable tourism, guarantees an unforgettable cycling experience.
