Isabel la Catolica Park in Gijon

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The Parador of Gijon overlooks the Isabel la Catolica Park in Gijon, in fact you might say it is situated in the park. It was a joy to stroll here at some point in the day. A brief history The … Continued

The Museum in Gijon

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The Museum of the Asturian People in Gijon is situated close to the Parador. We visited twice because there was just too much to take in at one time. Spain is very proud of its heritage which it remembers, teaches, … Continued

Sunday Flea Market

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There is a Sunday Flea Market just ten minuates away from the Parador in Gijon – obviously we had to visit! Sunday Flea Market The Sunday Flea Market is the biggest and busiest in Gijon and it was fun! After … Continued

Museum of Fine Arts in Oviedo

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The Museum of Fine Arts in Oviedo opened in 1980. Its huge collection of c.10,000 pieces is spread over four buildings next to the Cathedral, in the old town. Old buildings have been restored to house the collections and it … Continued

The Park of San Francisco in Oviedo

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I only had three days in Oviedo but wanted to see as many parks and green spaces as I could in that time. I visited parks in all the Spanish cities in which we stayed and I think the beautiful … Continued

The Market in Oviedo

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Markets are always fascinating places! The market in Oviedo is in the Covered Market in the centre of the old town, but there is also an outdoor market around the corner. The Mercado El Fontan I saw the Mercado El … Continued