Overview
Coastal city and the largest urban centre in Asturias, with beaches, complete services, an active social life and good connections. A very attractive option if you want to live by the sea without giving up the advantages of a large city.
Municipality profile
Gijón
Asturias' largest city, well suited to people looking for beaches, urban services, cultural life and a strong education and healthcare offer.
Daily life
Healthcare
Cabueñes Hospital, urban health centres and healthcare services within the central area
Education
Broad public, semi-private, private, vocational and university offer, including the Gijón campus
Housing
City apartments, residential neighbourhoods, coastal areas and nearby rural parishes
Transport
High
Car dependency
Medium-low
Area
Central coastal city
Useful details
Best
- Urban beaches and seafront promenade
- Strong cultural, sports and social life
- Good education and healthcare offer
- Varied neighbourhoods and nearby rural parishes
Things to consider
- Higher prices near the beach and sought-after areas
- Traffic and parking depend on the neighbourhood
- More urban than rural feel in the main city
- Compare neighbourhoods before choosing housing
Services
- Gijón City Council
- Cabueñes Hospital
- Train and bus stations
- Gijón campus of the University of Oviedo
- Libraries, municipal centres and sports facilities