Located in the north of Spain, Gijon is a tourist and industrial coastal city of the Principality of Asturias. It is the biggest city in this region with a population of more than 280,000.

Gijon was traditionally an industrial town which is why – during the 20th Century - its population increased and it developed very quickly. During the time of the iron and steel industry era the city was forced to change their industries for new touristic and service-style industry as well as being a new university center in the north of Spain. Recently, Gijon was consindered the third best Spanish city for quality-of-life behind Pamplona and Bilbao.

The city is located in central zone of the Principality, 26 kilometers from Oviedo City –the regional capital- forming a big metropolitan nucleus with near to 1 Million of inhabitants with excellent transportation and communication networks.

467 kilometers separate Gijon from Madrid, the national capital. Also from the neighboring area is possible to travel to Portugal (to 189 km) or to France (to 306 km).

For the tourist, the city offers many different options becoming one of the most active cities in Spain. Colorful beaches, manicured parks and many historical places well preserved. Also, it is one of the most important centeres of the peninsulaand has a rich in traditions and culture.