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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Birdwatching Locations
Ría de Villaviciosa (20 mins drive)
Nearby Nature Escapes
Jardín Botánico Atlántico, Avenida del Jardín Botánico (buses 1, 2, 16, 18, 26, 35 and 71). Adult €2.90, concession or child €1.80 on the December 2025 guide. 5
National Parks Nearby
Picos de Europa National Park, the limestone mountains inland from the Asturian coast, with karst, chamois and more than 100 bird species. 20 5
Cycling/Walking Paths
Senda del Cervigón (Coastal cliff path)
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador del Parque del Cabo San Lorenzo
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
San Juan Festival bonfires on Poniente Beach (June 23rd)

Essentials

City
Gijón (Xixón in Asturian), a port city in Asturias on the north coast of Spain. 5
Population
269,894 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, the official municipal padrón figure. The travel guide still rounds the 2024 count to about 270,000. 6 5
Internet Speed
Average 400 Mbps (Fiber optic is standard; 5G widely available via Movistar/Orange)
Currency & Banking
Euro. On 19 October 2026 the ECB reference rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so about 1 USD = €0.89. 1 4
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink nationwide; some southern regions have higher mineral content. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required. Orange Prepago 10 is €10 for 28 days (80 GB with the current extra, 15 GB of EU roaming, SIM or eSIM). Movistar Prepago Plus is €10 for 28 days (60 GB) and Prepago Premium is €15 for 28 days (240 GB). 2 3 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut (widely used), N26, or local accounts via NIE at Sabadell
Accommodation
Idealista, Fotocasa, and local agencies like Agencia La Playa
Cashless Friendly
Yes, contactless payments accepted in 95% of establishments
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and Gijón Surf Hostel for monthly stays
Budget Accommodation
Boho Hostel (Calle de Casimiro Velasco, €25-€40/night)
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Cimavilla (Old Town) and San Lorenzo Beach area 5
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
La Arena (Beachfront proximity) and L'Arena (Vibrant dining/working scene)

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
workINgijón, Calle de la Muralla 9. A day desk is €14 plus 21% VAT and a full-time hot desk is €130 a month plus 21% VAT, with a two-month minimum. The tariff page places the space by the San Agustín car park. 16 17
Best Cafe for Work
CatLove Coffee (Calle de la Merced - Great WiFi and specialty coffee)
Networking Events
Gijón Impulsa events at Parque Científico Tecnológico
Social Events for Expats
Language exchange meetups at Varsovia Bar or 'Expats in Asturias' Facebook group

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Radio Taxi Gijón (+34 985 34 66 66) - Uber/Bolt have limited presence
Bike/Scooter Rental
Gijón Bici (Free for short trips w/ citizen card), Tucycle
Best Beach Nearby
Playa de San Lorenzo (City center) or Playa de Poniente 5
Top Regional Airline
Volotea (Hub at Asturias Airport OVD)
Top International Airline
Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair
Highway Access
A-8 (Autovía del Cantábrico) connecting to Santander/Bilbao 5
Main Train/Transit Hub
Gijón Railway Station (Sanz Crespo) 5
Public Transport Passes
EMTUSA city buses: a single ticket is €1.50. The ordinary bus card is €0.75 (€0.70 under 26 or over 65). A general monthly pass is €39.70. A transfer within 45 minutes is included. In January 2026 the local paper still described the regional ConeCTA card at €0.45 a ride, capped at €30 a month, after the municipal half-price discount ended on 1 July 2025. 8 5 15
Regional Travel
ALSA buses between Gijón and Oviedo run every 15 minutes and take about 30 minutes. Cercanías C1 and C5a run about every 30 minutes and take about 35 minutes. 5

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Universitario de Cabueñes, Calle Los Prados 395, the public general hospital (457 beds, phone 985 185 000). 18
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Yoga Sala Gijón (Calle de los Moros, €12/drop-in)
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Metropolis Gijón (Calle de Avelino González Mallada, €45/month)
Laundry Services
Fresh Laundry (Av. de la Costa, self-service €5/load)

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo delivers meals and supermarket orders in Gijón. 21
Best Local Dish to Try
Fabada Asturiana or Cachopo (Try at Sidrería El Lavaderu)
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Green Zone Bio (Calle de Caridad)
Best Dessert Spots
Pastelería Pomme Sucre (Calle Libertad - Famous croissants)
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercado del Sur, the indoor market hall on Plaza Seis de Agosto, open Monday to Saturday 08:00-20:00. 5
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es, El Corte Inglés
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona, Carrefour.es
Bar/Nightlife Area
Cimadevilla (Cimavilla), the old quarter, and the Cuesta del Cholo waterfront. Bars and sidrerías line the old-town streets. 5
Local Brewery
Cerveza Caleya (Local craft beer served at Hoppy Pub)
Wine Bars
Vinatería El Saúco (Calle de los Moros)
Street Food Stalls
Flea Market Gijón (Sundays near El Molinón)
Popular International Cuisine
Sibuya, a sushi bar on the San Lorenzo seafront at Paseo del Muro de San Lorenzo 6, open daily. 5

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Elogio del Horizonte (Chillida sculpture on Santa Catalina hill) 5
Museums & Art Venues
Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura
Historical Sites
Termas Romanas de Campo Valdés, a public bathing complex from the late 1st century AD, about 50 m east of Plaza Mayor. The December 2025 guide lists admission as free. 5
Religious Sites
Church of San Pedro (Oceanfront) 5
Annual Events
Semana Negra (July) and FICX International Film Festival (November) 5
Cultural Districts
Cimavilla (Fisherman's quarter) 5
Theater Venues
Teatro Jovellanos, Paseo Begoña 11. 5
Local Markets
Mercado Ecológico y Artesano (Monthly in Plaza Mayor)
Music Scene
Sala Albéniz (Live concerts and clubbing)
Street Art
Murals around the Laviada neighborhood
Cooking Classes
Escuela de Hostelería de Gijón
Art Galleries
Galería Cornión
Historic Buildings
Palacio de Revillagigedo, Plaza del Marqués 2. Temporary exhibitions, and the December 2025 guide lists entry as free. 5
Local Heritage
The 'Escanciado' (Cider pouring technique)

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (main office at Plaza del Seis de Octubre)
Tech Repair Services
PCBox Gijón (Calle Ezcurdia)
Table Tennis Spots
Palacio de Deportes de La Guía
Language Classes
Academia de Idiomas Gijón (Calle San Bernardo)
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Pública Jovellanos
Community Centers
Centro Municipal El Coto
Gaming Lounges
Mystic Gaming Center
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino de Asturias, inside Hotel Hernán Cortés on Calle de Fernández Vallín, open daily 18:30-02:30. 5

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
About 3,789 €/m² in the Centro district in October 2026, from Fotocasa asking prices for all flat sizes, not split by bedrooms. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about €151,560. 7
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 1,944 €/m² in the Rural district in the same Fotocasa index, the lowest district figure and still inside the municipality. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about €77,760. 7
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About 3,789 €/m² in Centro (Fotocasa, October 2026, all flat sizes). A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €227,340. The index is not split by number of bedrooms. 7
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 1,944 €/m² in Rural (Fotocasa, October 2026). A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €116,640. 7
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About 3,789 €/m² in Centro (Fotocasa, October 2026, all flat sizes). An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €303,120. 7
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 1,944 €/m² in Rural (Fotocasa, October 2026). An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €155,520. 7
Corporate Tax
The general corporation tax rate is 25%. 12
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends are savings income: 19% on the first €6,000, 21% to €50,000, 23% to €200,000, 27% to €300,000, and 30% above that. The Spain tax profile withholds 19% on dividends paid to a non-resident before any treaty rate. 11
Tax System
Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on Spanish-source income only. The Spain tax profile treats residence as 183 days in the year, or the centre of vital interests. 11
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The national withholding guideline reaches 47% above €300,000. Combined marginal rates vary by autonomous community; the Spain country profile uses an effective top of about 54%. 11
VAT
21% standard VAT (IVA). A 10% reduced rate covers some food, new homes and tickets to live culture. A 4% super-reduced rate covers bread, milk, books and medicines. 13
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Spanish residents are taxed on a foreign company when they hold over 50% and the foreign corporate tax is under 75% of the tax that would be payable in Spain. 14
Property Tax
IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the city sets the rate. There is also a local tax on the rise in urban land value when a property is sold. A current Gijón percentage was not on the national summary. 13
Property Transaction Tax
In Asturias a resale is charged transfer tax at one rate on the whole value: 8% up to €300,000, 9% from €300,000.01 to €500,000, and 10% above that. A new home from a developer pays 10% VAT instead, plus stamp duty. The regional summary puts the general stamp-duty rate at 1.2%. 22 13
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. A longer stay uses the international telework visa. Qualifying newcomers can opt into the impatriate regime: employment income is withheld at 24% up to €600,000 and at 47% above that, for the year of the move and the next five tax years. 19 10

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB euro reference rates, 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  2. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euros for 28 days, 80 GB, eSIMOfficial
  3. Movistar prepago, Plus 10 euros and Premium 15 euros, identification requiredOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Spain, plugs, tap water, prepaid SIM identificationSecondary
  5. Wikivoyage Gijón, updated December 2025, station, buses, beaches, sightsSecondary
  6. INE municipal population, Gijón 269,894 in 2025Official
  7. Fotocasa sale prices, Gijón, October 2026Index
  8. EMTUSA 2026 fares, single 1.50 euros, bono 0.75, monthly pass 39.70Secondary
  9. Hacienda 2026 regional tax report, Asturias income-tax scale tops at 26 percentOfficial
  10. AEAT impatriate regime, 24 percent up to 600,000 eurosOfficial
  11. PwC Spain personal income tax, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  12. PwC Spain corporation tax 25 percent, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  13. PwC Spain VAT 21, 10 and 4 percent, and local property taxSecondary
  14. PwC Spain controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  15. El Comercio, 3 January 2026, ConeCTA card 0.45 euros and a 30 euro monthly capNews
  16. workINgijón tariffs, 14 euros a day and 130 euros a month, both plus VATOfficial
  17. workINgijón listing, Calle de la Muralla 9Listings
  18. Health ministry, Hospital Universitario de Cabueñes, Calle Los Prados 395Official
  19. UK FCDO, Schengen 90 days in any 180Official
  20. Picos de Europa National ParkOfficial
  21. Glovo delivery in Gijón, meals and groceriesOfficial
  22. Asturias transfer tax, 8, 9 and 10 percent by value, updated 17 August 2026Secondary

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,450 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €147,000) About 3,789 €/m² in Centro (Fotocasa, October 2026, all flat sizes). A 60 m² flat at that…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,650 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €99,000) About 1,944 €/m² in Rural (Fotocasa, October 2026). A 60 m² flat at that rate is about…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,300 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €184,000) About 3,789 €/m² in Centro (Fotocasa, October 2026, all flat sizes). An 80 m² flat at that…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €120,000) About 1,944 €/m² in Rural (Fotocasa, October 2026). An 80 m² flat at that rate is about…
    • Affordable Shopping Spots Mercado del Sur (Fresh local produce) Mercado del Sur, the indoor market hall on Plaza Seis de Agosto, open Monday to Saturday…
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    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Beckham Law (24% flat tax for 6 years) or new Digital Nomad Visa tax regime Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. A longer stay uses the…
    • Bar/Nightlife Area Cuesta del Cholo (Cimavilla) for sunset cider session Cimadevilla (Cimavilla), the old quarter, and the Cuesta del Cholo waterfront. Bars and…
    • Best Coworking Space The Space Gijón (Calle Marqués de Casa Valdés, €15/day, €150/month) workINgijón, Calle de la Muralla 9. A day desk is €14 plus 21% VAT and a full-time hot…
    • Best Food Delivery App Glovo and Just Eat Glovo delivers meals and supermarket orders in Gijón.
    • Best Hospital Hospital Universitario de Cabueñes Hospital Universitario de Cabueñes, Calle Los Prados 395, the public general hospital (457…
    • Casino & Gaming Halls Casino de Asturias (Calle de Fernández Vallín) Casino de Asturias, inside Hotel Hernán Cortés on Calle de Fernández Vallín, open daily…
    • City Gijón, Asturias, Spain Gijón (Xixón in Asturian), a port city in Asturias on the north coast of Spain.
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, Spanish 'Transparencia Fiscal Internacional' rules apply Yes. Spanish residents are taxed on a foreign company when they hold over 50% and the…
    • Corporate Tax 25% (Standard Spanish CIT) The general corporation tax rate is 25%.
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: Banco Sabadell, Santander, BBVA Euro. On 19 October 2026 the ECB reference rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so about 1 USD =…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 26% for residents Dividends are savings income: 19% on the first €6,000, 21% to €50,000, 23% to €200,000…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket Approx. 47% (Varies slightly by region) The national withholding guideline reaches 47% above €300,000. Combined marginal rates…
    • Historic Buildings Palacio de Revillagigedo Palacio de Revillagigedo, Plaza del Marqués 2. Temporary exhibitions, and the December…
    • Historical Sites Termas Romanas de Campo Valdés (Roman Baths) Termas Romanas de Campo Valdés, a public bathing complex from the late 1st century AD…
    • National Parks Nearby Picos de Europa (1.5 hours away) Picos de Europa National Park, the limestone mountains inland from the Asturian coast…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Jardín Botánico Atlántico Jardín Botánico Atlántico, Avenida del Jardín Botánico (buses 1, 2, 16, 18, 26, 35 and…
    • Popular International Cuisine Sibuya Urban Sushi Bar (Calle San Antonio) Sibuya, a sushi bar on the San Lorenzo seafront at Paseo del Muro de San Lorenzo 6, open…
    • Population 270,000 269,894 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, the official municipal padrón figure. The travel…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko).
    • Property Tax IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles), approx. 0.4% - 1.1% of cadastral value IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the city sets the rate. There is…
    • Property Transaction Tax 8% - 10% ITP (Transfer Tax) or 10% VAT for new builds In Asturias a resale is charged transfer tax at one rate on the whole value: 8% up to…
    • Public Transport Passes Tarjeta Ciudadana (Citizen Card) reduces bus fare to €0.45 per trip EMTUSA city buses: a single ticket is €1.50. The ordinary bus card is €0.75 (€0.70 under…
    • Regional Travel ALSA Bus (Every 15 mins to Oviedo for €2.50) or FEVE Narrow-gauge trains ALSA buses between Gijón and Oviedo run every 15 minutes and take about 30 minutes…
    • SIM Card Orange, Vodafone, Movistar (Prepaid 20GB for approx. €15/month) Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,600 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €104,000) About 3,789 €/m² in the Centro district in October 2026, from Fotocasa asking prices for…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €72,000) About 1,944 €/m² in the Rural district in the same Fotocasa index, the lowest district…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and high quality (from the Cantabrian mountains) Generally safe to drink nationwide; some southern regions have higher mineral content.
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (>183 days) Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on…
    • Theater Venues Teatro Jovellanos Teatro Jovellanos, Paseo Begoña 11.
    • VAT 21% (IVA) 21% standard VAT (IVA). A 10% reduced rate covers some food, new homes and tickets to live…

    retry fix pass standardized Tap Water, Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, Highest Income Tax Bracket, VAT, Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads to the shared Spain answers from the country prep and researched A Coruña comparison; retained the exchange rate, mobile prices and supported venue details, recorded the limits of the older venue listings, and refreshed research attribution and verification date Source

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