Highlights of the modern city of Gijon include:
Gardens of Náutico, Gardens of Begoña, Gardens of Reina
Shopping in Calle Corrida, Cafés and Siderias (Bars) of Paseo Begoña
Jovellanos Theatre, Acuario of Gijon
Other Gijon attractions which are well worth visiting include:
Gijón's Parador de Turismo hotel a beautiful old mill with gardens, now a restaurant and accommodation.
Ethnographic Museum of the People of Asturias
International Bagpipe Museum
Museum of the Hórreo (Asturian raised granary)
Railway Museum of Asturias
Archaeological park of Campa de Torres
Parque Inglés
Parque de Isabel la Católica
The Bullfighting ring