GIJÓN (ASTURIAS) SPAIN

Asturias is a region situated on the north of Spain. In this region there is a town called Gij ó n where we live. It has more o less inhabitants. The climate is warm, with an average temperature of 15 º. Many years ago Gij ó n was an important industrial city but nowadays the tourism is one of the main resources. Our city has got a lot of beautiful and cultural places to visit: Roman Thermal Baths, the Aquarium, the Barjola ’ s Museum (A famous Asturian painter), the Botanic Garden, the Museum of the Bagpipes … If you come here you can taste delicious dishes like “ fabada ” (beans with sausages) and desserts like ” arroz con leche ” (rice with milk). You can also walk along the famous San Lorenzo beach crowded of people in summer. Have a look at our city!

Asturias is in the north of Spain.

Asturias is the region coloured in yellow.

Mapa de Asturias We live in Gijón. Gijón is just at the seaside.

These are the flags of Asturias and Gijón

This is our school, C.P. Menéndez Pidal The arrow shows where our classroom is.

This peninsula is the oldest part of Gijón.It was a fishing village.

The large sculpture “Praize of the Horizon” sculpted by Eduardo Chillida.

It´s really a hudge sculpture.If you stay under it, you can hear the sound of the sea

The port for small ships

The big San Lorenzo beach is very busy in summer.

One of the oldest and most beautiful churches in Gijón, St.Pedro’s Church,is just at the beach.

Another photo of San Pedro´s Church at night.

The Aquarium of Gijón is now a must for all visitors

The statue of Pelayo, the first king of Asturias

The 14 th of August Gijón is very crowded. It´s the great fireworks night.

More fireworks

The big market is in the centre of the town. There you can buy fruit, veggies, …

The famous building Universidad Laboral is a cultural centre as well as a centre of studies.

The City Hall was built in 1865

Gijón at night is also a beautiful town.

C.P RAMÓN MENÉNDEZ PIDAL