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Historic neighborhood · Gijón, Astúrias
Cimadevilla
Gijón's oldest neighborhood, of Roman origin, on the peninsula of Santa Catalina, with streets of the old fishing quarter, the arcaded Plaza Mayor and the sidrerías.
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About Cimadevilla
Cimadevilla, or Cimavilla in Asturian, is Gijón's oldest neighborhood. It occupies the peninsula of the cerro de Santa Catalina, which juts out into the Cantabrian Sea between the marina to the west and San Lorenzo beach to the east. The Roman town once stood there, and in the 19th century the neighborhood was the fishermen's quarter, with low houses and narrow streets climbing the hill.
The neighborhood is almost entirely pedestrian and concentrates much of Gijón's monuments. At the entrance is the Plaza Mayor, with arcades and the town hall, open toward the port. Nearby are the Plaza del Marqués, with the palace of Revillagigedo, the clock tower, which houses a small museum about the city's history, and the remains of the Roman wall.
The streets of Cimadevilla, like Rosario and Vicaría, have colorful houses, balconies and many sidrerías, where cider is served with the bottle raised above the head. At night the neighborhood is one of Gijón's nightlife centers.
At the top of the peninsula is the park of the cerro de Santa Catalina, with the sculpture Elogio do Horizonte, and below, by the beach, the Roman baths.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 1h30 to 2 hours on foot.
Best time
In the late afternoon, to combine it with the sunset on the cerro de Santa Catalina and dinner at the sidrerías.
How to get there
It's next to Gijón's center, about a 20-minute walk from the train station, between the marina and San Lorenzo beach.
Tip
Order cider in a sidrería and let the waiter pour it: each serving is small and is drunk immediately, in one go.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cimadevilla
What to see in Cimadevilla?
The plaza Maior, the palacio de Revillagigedo, the clock tower, the Roman baths, the fishermen's streets and the cerro de Santa Catalina.
Is Cimadevilla good for eating out?
Yes, the neighbourhood has many sidrerías and restaurants, serving sidra and Asturian dishes.
Is Cimadevilla the old centre of Gijón?
Yes, it is the oldest neighbourhood, of Roman origin, on the peninsula of Santa Catalina.