Gijón

Gijón/Xixón, the most populated city in Asturias, bathed by the Cantabrian Sea, stands out for being an enclave where the tradition of an ancient Roman villa intertwines with the artistic and cultural avant-garde.

The city offers a vibrant and versatile setting for events of all kinds. As you approach the city, the majestic tower of Laboral, City of Culture, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, rises majestically. This unique complex houses a varied artistic and cultural offer and its facilities are ideal for corporate meetings. It has a central square of 8,300 m², a theatre, a church with the largest elliptical dome in Europe, congress spaces and 20 meeting rooms, including one with a capacity for 1,250 attendees.

Gijón's MICE inventory also includes the Luis Adaro Exhibition Centre, which has pavilions of up to 5,400 m², halls, walkways and landscaped areas, ideal for large-scale congresses and trade fairs. The Palacio de Congresos adds to this offer, offering modern facilities surrounded by hotels, with the capacity to host events for up to 7,000 participants and strategically located between the bay of San Lorenzo and the tranquillity of the countryside.

For those looking for a special touch, Gijón/Xixón offers a wide range of unique venues. These include the Aquarium and the Botanical Gardens, perfect for corporate meetings in unique settings. The offer is completed with options such as the Pueblu d'Asturies Museum, which offers indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for more relaxed events. In addition, as a finishing touch to any corporate meeting, you can enjoy a delicious Asturian menu in its restaurants, cider houses and traditional cider mills.

In Gijón/Xixón, the diversity of spaces and the charm of its surroundings guarantee that every event will be memorable!

Praise Gijón
Hotel places

Hotel beds

12.027

airport

Airport distance

30 minutes

Ave train

3 daily frequencies with Madrid in Alta Velocidad

Air connection

20+ domestic and international air connections

Laboral City of Culture

MICE point of reference

Laboral City of Culture

Cimadevilla

Cimadevilla: An old fishermen's quarter that preserves Roman ruins and a medieval wall.

San Lorenzo Beach

Discover some of its 9 beaches, including the emblematic Playa de San Lorenzo in the bay of the same name.

Gijón Cinema

FICX: the International Film Festival of Gijón/Xixón, a world-renowned independent film festival.