Cycling route: Gijón to Avilés

The route leaves Gijón/Xixón along the old road to Avilés, crossing the port and industrial area to the west, as far as the area of Pervera. The track continues until it joins the AS-388 at the junction of the El Empalme restaurant. We continue along this road through meadows and small rural villages until we reach Candás, a charming fishing village where we can visit the port and enjoy its gastronomy.

We continue along a road between meadows, with views of the Cantabrian Sea along the way, to the fishing village of Lluanco/Luanco. There, the historic quarter is worth a stop, where the church of Santa María (a Historic-Artistic Monument) and the Casa de los Menéndez de la Pola (an Asset of Cultural Interest), among others, are worthy of note.

We continue along the route, winding between local roads that border the coast and we reach the highly recommended detour (about 2 km) to Cabo Peñas. From here you can observe the beauty of this Protected Landscape: cliffs, islets and beaches of great scenic and ecological value. In this area there are more than 15 species of seabirds. It is estimated that during the autumn migration the migratory flow exceeds one million birds.

We leave Cape Peñas behind us and continue along the AS-328 towards Avilés, passing through such beautiful spots as Verdicio beach and Xagó Cove. From here onwards, we shall run parallel to the Avilés estuary, crossing an industrial area. On reaching the roundabout at the end of the estuary, take the AS-238 road, and you will soon see the Niemeyer Centre, a cultural reference point and a building that is unmistakable for its unique architecture.

We cross the estuary and drive along its banks until we reach the historic centre of Avilés and the end of this journey. It is highly recommended to wander through the streets of Avilés, this seafaring city, with a medieval air in its oldest part, has one of the best preserved historic centres in the north of Spain. You can also enjoy a splendid riverside promenade.