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2-Hour Private Tour of Gijón
2-Hour Private Tour of Gijón
2-Hour Private Tour of Gijón
2-Hour Private Tour of Gijón

2-Hour Private Tour of Gijón

By Ser Asturianu Tours
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Overview

Do you want to know what whaling was like in the Cantabrian Sea? What was the work of the Asturian fishermen at sea or the work of the sardiners? Join us on this tour of the cultural memory of the port of Xixón and the fishing district of Cimavilla.

Our itinerary will begin at Casa Paquet and then head to the headquarters of the old seafarers' guild, which would turn Xixón into an important whaling port.

Inshore fishing and the canning industry will occupy our attention in the vicinity of the old rula (the fish market), to also talk about the charismatic sardine farms. We will continue our itinerary walking through the streets of the fishing neighborhood of Cimavilla, remembering real people such as La Tarabica, Telvina, Rambal, and we will navigate through their life and work stories.

The activity includes entry to the Jovellanos Birthplace, whose works are related to the sea and the men and women who forged the character of Barriu Altu.

Activity location

  • Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos
    • Plazuela Jovellanos s/n
    • 33201, Gijon, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tourist Office of Gijon Infogijón
    • 33201, Gijón, Asturias, Spain

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHistorian and official Spanish-speaking guide of Asturias.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to the Jovellanos Birthplace Museum

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The visit is not accessible.

Activity itinerary

Casa Paquet (Pass by)
Meeting point. Look for the green umbrella!
Barrio de Cimadevilla (Pass by)
We will begin by discovering whale hunting and its relationship with one of the most cider producing areas of Xixón: La Cuesta'l Cholo.
Capilla de La Balesquida (Pass by)
Do you like folixa? Well, this place has a lot to do with the Field Tuesday festival and the famous bollu preñáu.
Sala de Exposiciones Antigua Rula (Pass by)
Sardineeees, bocarte, pulpu! Get to know the sardineres and the work in the old rula (market).
Dique Liquerique (Pass by)
We will finish our itinerary through the port of Cimavilla at the breakwater, a very special place for fishermen.
Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Through the works of this museum we will discover the world of the sea and the evolution of the Bay of Xixón throughout recent history.
El Lavaderu (Pass by)
In this square known as El Campu les Monxes, the cigars and a "mythical" of Xixón take center stage: Rambal.
Playa de San Lorenzo (Pass by)
In this old fishmonger from 1928, in front of San Lorenzo beach, one of the funniest episodes in local history took place, starring the fishmongers from the upper neighborhood.
Plaza Mayor (Pass by)
The time has come to conclude our visit, but not before immersing ourselves in the local seafaring culture.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMuseo Casa Natal de Jovellanos
    • Plazuela Jovellanos s/n
    • 33201, Gijon, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETourist Office of Gijon Infogijón
    • 33201, Gijón, Asturias, Spain

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