Duration
3:00 Hours
Activity Level
Low
Experience Details*
Wind through Gijón's city centre, along the seafront and up the hill to the La Providencia viewpoint to take in wonderful panoramic views across the sea towards the city. Continue past the magnificent Laboral University – reckoned to be Spain's largest building – and on to Isabel la Católica Park, one of the most peaceful areas of the city, where you can take a leisurely stroll and discover a variety of bird species. Enjoy traditional tapas and a refreshing drink at the luxury Abba Playa hotel, which is built on the ruins of an old mill in the park.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour
Activity: Low level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why book?: For an easy-going look around Gijón at a relaxing pace.
Itinerary*
Panoramic City Sightseeing Tour > La Providencia (view point and photo stop) > La Católica Park (optional walking tour of gardens) > Refreshment stop at Parador Molino Viejo
What's included*
Local guide
Panoramic guided tour
Entrance to La Católica Park
Refreshments of Spanish and Asturian tapas including Spanish omelette, potato crisps, assorted pastries accompanied by local cider, mineral water, soft drink and tea or coffee
Photo opportunities
Essential information
Guests are advised when booking this experience 1 adult ticket will include 1 wheelchair accessible place and 1 companion seat. This tour can only accommodate manual wheelchairs with a maximum weight of 180kg (guest and wheelchair combined), maximum length of 1200mm and a maximum width of 700mm. For guests own health and safety, regrettably mobility scooters cannot be accommodated on accessible vehicles. Should a guest require more than 1 companion seat, please check availability on the main "Leisurely Gijon & Tapas" tour or see the on-board Shore Experience team.
This tour involves minimal walking; however there are approximately 14 steps to negotiate. The walk through Isabel La Católica Park is optional; those passengers choosing to opt out will be transferred directly to the Parador Hotel by coach.