Gijón · Valle del Nalón

Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón)

Green, authentic Asturias: a quiet base in the Nalón Valley for heading into the mountains or reaching Gijón in 40 minutes. Mountains, mining heritage, cider and sea, without the crowds of the touristy coast.

What you'll find here

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The place
Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón) — The valley, inland
The valley, inland
Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón) — San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo
Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón) — Green all year round
Green all year round
Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón) — Cimadevilla
Cimadevilla
Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón) — The Picos, in the distance
The Picos, in the distance
Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón) — Morning mist
Morning mist
Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón) — The Asturian coast
The Asturian coast
Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón) — Gijón's harbour
Gijón's harbour
Right now

What's worth knowing right now

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How many days are you coming for?

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Before you come

Frequently asked questions about Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón)

Do you need a car in the Nalón Valley?

Yes, it's essential for getting around the valley and reaching Gijón (about 40 minutes away).

What is the MUMI, and how long does a visit take?

The Mining Museum in El Entrego, where you 'descend' by cage into a recreated mine shaft. Allow about 2.5 hours.

When is Gijón's Semana Grande?

Roughly from 7 to 16 August, with the Noche de los Fuegos fireworks around the 14th.

What is the Descenso Folklórico del Nalón?

A river carnival of homemade rafts and humour in Pola de Laviana, held every 22 August: one of the valley's most singular events.

When you arrive

Where to stay in Asturias (Gijón and Valle del Nalón)

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San Martín del Rey Aurelio · Asturias · Valle del Nalón

Apartamento con vistas en Santa María

Sotrondio (San Martín del Rey Aurelio) · Asturias · Valle del Nalón

Apartamento en Sotrondio cerca del río Nalón

San Martín del Rey Aurelio · Asturias · Valle del Nalón

Escapada a la montaña San Martín

Gijón · Asturias

Mi pequeño rincón en Pumarín (Gijón) · sin ascensor

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