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Cuisine of Gijon for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Elogio del Horizonte de Chillida en Gijon Gijon is often called the birthplace of ice cream; it is believed that the popular refreshing treat has been served here for the first time. Locals have learned to make a delicious dessert of milk many hundreds of years ago, when there were no freezers and refrigerators. They used natural resources, such as snow and ice, to make ice cream. For many locals the production of ice cream has become a real family craft.
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There were no difficulties with cooking ice cream in winter; to be able to deal with it in summer locals carefully garnered snow and transported it to special caves. One of these caves, Pou del Surdo, is now among the major city attractions. It is located on Carrasqueta Mount, at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level.
Near the cave you can see the old building housing a hotel. A few hundred years ago, ice cream makers lived in that house; it was a kind of summer residence for them. Foreigners can taste the horchata ice cream cooked following old recipes at any local cafe. Cozy Xixona cafes are among the most popular. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Gijon - 'must visit' points of interest
Hundred years ago, there was a small fishing village on the site of a modern resort. Modern travelers know Gijon as a well-developed beach resort and a cultural center with an abundance of … Open
Gijon is famous not only because of its ice cream; it is producing a popular Arab delicacy, turron. This local sweet is made of honey, almonds and sugar; turron is the Christmas treat. Those who want to enjoy typical national dishes can taste roasted rabbit with a side dish of rice. Gijon is famous for excellent pastries, which are sold not only in specialty stores, but also at local markets.
Banco Urquijo Among specific local restaurants La Tabla remains the confident leader. Its menu includes popular Spanish dishes, exciting treats of seafood and exotic snacks. The El Candil El Puerto restaurant is ready to offer visitors a decent selection of national food. You can eat your favorite pizza and taste different types of beer in the cozy restaurant La Nonna. In addition to popular Italian dishes, visitors can enjoy interesting salads and appetizers, as well as soft drinks and desserts.
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Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Gijon
♥   Restaurant 'Café Gijón' Gijón. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'V. Crespo' Gijón. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Ciudadela' Gijón. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Auga' Gijón. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'El Cencerro' Gijón. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Salgar' Gijón. Type - Traditional cuisine. 2.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Pondala' Gijón. Type - Traditional cuisine. 2.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Los Nogales' Santurio. Type - Traditional cuisine. 5.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Casa Gerardo' Prendes. Type - Modern cuisine. 8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'El Asador de Abel' Argüelles. Type - Traditional cuisine. 17.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique sights around Gijon

Fantastic Forest of Cantabria

From the series “10 Natural Wonders of the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Gijon center - 63.2 km.
One of the main natural attractions of the region is the mountain range Picos de Europa. The area around the range is now declared a nature reserve. The unusually picturesque forest grow on the slopes. Hundreds of rare species of plants and flowers have miraculously survived there. Travelers who decide to visit one of the most beautiful regions of Spain are offered a choice of a huge number of exciting hiking and cycling trails. It’s amazing to visit the Cantabrian forest in winter. … Read further

Playa de Cuevas del Mar

From the series “The Hidden and Hard-To-Reach Beautiful Beaches”
Check on the map:   Distance from Gijon center - 48.1 km.
The stretch of the beach is about 300 meters. Cuevas del Mar is covered with the soft and incredibly beautiful snow-white sand. Many travelers strive to visit this area at high tide to watch as the rising waters fill the void in the rocks. During the low tide, the guests can look at stone and limestone rocks in all their details, whose unique peculiarities have led to the formation of the unusual landscape. … Read further

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Gijon

Oviedo
The menu of the restaurant is regularly updated that is why each visit to the Sidreria Rte El Ferroviario restaurant will be of great interest and novelty. The Yantar de Campomanes restaurant is of great popularity among youth. Its specious hall featuring panoramic ... Open »
Leon
The favorite local drink is beer; in evenings bars and pubs are full of visitors. Ordering a favorite brand of beer, it is worth considering one important feature. Traditional pint of beer here is called ‘una caña,’ and those who want to order a small glass of ... Open »
Santander
Traditional dishes of Spanish cuisine are served in the Machichaco El Machi restaurant featuring a unique interior design. A hall of the restaurant is designed in blue and white, aquatic colors. The interior design completely reflects a specific character of the ... Open »
Bilbao
Beltz The Black should be definitely mentioned among the most prestigious restaurants of the city. The restaurant is easily distinguished not only by the rich choice of national dishes, but also by a stylish decoration of its hall. The restaurant’s interior is made ... Open »
A Coruna
In the historic district of the city there is the famous restaurant La Taberna del Arriero. Its design is really reminiscent of the classic old tavern room decorated with wooden furniture and stylish home furnishings, also made of wood. As for treats, they are very ... Open »
Ourense
Fans of an unusual setting will like A Taberna Restaurant. This one is loved by connoisseurs of the Mediterranean and classic Spanish cuisine. Here you can also try the most popular Galician delicacies. One of the main features of this restaurant is its inimitable ... Open »
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