Overview
Do you want to know what whaling was like in the Cantabrian? What was the work of the Asturian fishermen at sea or the work of the sardines? Join us on this tour of the cultural memory of the port of Xixon and the seafaring neighborhood of Cimavilla.
Our itinerary will start at Casa Paquet and then head to the headquarters of the old dizzy guild, which would turn Xixon into an important whaling port.
Offshore fishing and the canning industry will take our attention in the vicinity of the old rula (the auction), to talk also about the charismatic sardines. We will continue our itinerary walking through the streets of the seafaring neighborhood of Cimavilla, remembering real characters like La Tarabica, Telvina, Rambal, and navigate their stories of life and work.
The activity includes entrance to the Casa Natal de Jovellanos, whose works relate to the sea and the men and women who forged the character of Barriu Altu.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Casa Natal Museum of Jovellanos
- Historian and official guide of Spanish-speaking Asturias (tour is NOT offered in English)
Meeting Location
Calle Oscar Olavarría
Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaza Mayor
Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
We will finish in the surroundings of Xixon’s Plaza Mayor an hour and a half later.
What To Expect
Calle Atocha
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sala de Exposiciones Antigua Rula
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Punta Liquerique (Pass By)
Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
El Lavaderu (Pass By)
Playa de San Lorenzo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza Mayor de Gijón
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- It is not recommended for travelers with mobility limitations who do not have a wheelchair.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-346762P4
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