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Gijón is a coastal city located in the region of Asturias, in northern Spain, bathed by the Cantabrian Sea.It is the most populated city in Asturias with 268,561 inhabitants according to the INE 2024, and is part of a large metropolitan area that exceeds 800,000 inhabitants.Its geographical location on the Cantabrian coast gives it a privileged natural environment with beaches such as San Lorenzo and large green areas.Historically, Gijón has been a fundamental port since Roman times, developing as an important industrial center during the 19th and 20th centuries, especially in steel and shipbuilding.In recent decades, it has experienced a transformation towards an economic model based on tourism, higher education, technological innovation and culture, highlighting the Margarita Salas Knowledge Mile.The city combines tradition and modernity, with a rich cultural life, museums, festivals and gastronomy linked to the sea and the mountains.Its port continues to be one of the most important in Spain for solid bulk movements, and its communications network effectively connects it with Oviedo and Avilés.Gijón is recognized for its quality of life, its historical heritage and its economic and social dynamism, being a benchmark in the north of the peninsula.
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The gastronomy in Gijón is rich and varied, highlighting Asturian cuisine with fresh products from the sea and the land.
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The gastronomy in Gijón is rich and varied, highlighting Asturian cuisine with fresh products from the sea and the land.
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Gijón has an active cultural life, with museums, festivals and a diverse artistic scene that reflects the Asturian identity.
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The inhabitants of Gijón are known for their kindness and hospitality, facilitating the integration of visitors and new residents.
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Platos locales
Try the Asturian fabada, cachopo (stuffed fillet), and fresh fish such as hake in cider, typical of Gijón and Asturias.
Bebidas locales
Don't miss the natural cider, an emblematic drink of the region, which is traditionally poured in the chigres (cider houses).
Local desserts
Enjoy Asturian rice pudding and casadiella, a sweet stuffed with nuts and sugar.
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