Family Accomodation
Students who choose to live with a Spanish host family have the opportunity to speak and learn the language in a more relaxed setting. Living as a member of the family allows you to get to know their customs and to experience the Spanish way of life fully.

Student Residence Don Pelayo
Located in the tourist area of Gijón, the Don Pelayo is 30 metres from the beach San Lorenzo.

>> www.hostaldonpelayo.com

Youth Hostal
Younger people can stay at the Gijón Youth Hostal which offers varied accommodation and activities.

>> http://www.alberguegijon.com

Guest Houses
For those seeking more independence small boarding houses offer good value for money.

Apartments
Apartments which cater for 2 to 6 people can be found at the following pages:

>> http://www.hotelgijon.com/Apartamentos.htm
>> http://www.inmogigia.com

Camping Sites
Gijón has two camping sites, one of which is municipal, that total more than 1,700 places

Camping Gijón
Instalacions: Showers, free hot water, bar, games room, TV, First Aid, supermarket, washing machine, washplaces, chemical WC, telephone boxes and parking.

>> http://www.campingijon.es.vg

Camping Municapal de Deva
Cabins : 10 cosy provence style wooden cabins in a wooded recreation area . Each cabin accommodates 6 persons.

Bungalows ; 20 bungalows with fully equiped kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, heating, hot water, TV and terrace. There is a parking space beside the bungalow.

>> http://www.campingdeva-gijon.com/



For more information on accommodation in Gijón : www.infogijon.com

Music, cinema, theatre, dance, painting, festivities, sports, Gijón has a range of events and activities for everyone. Bars and pubs line the streets and plazas. Enjoy a glass of good wine and appetizers in the tascas (taverns) or chat with friends. If your thing is dancing, don't miss the Latin rhythms in the establishments along the marina or dance until the early hours to the latest rhythms in the disco bars along the San Lorenzo beach.

Activities and Sport
The diversity of the Asturian landscape encourages every kind of sport – from gentle walking through beautiful countryside to descending fast rivers by canoe or participating in quad or horseback treks, or the more adventurous activities of surfing, windsurfing, climbing and pot-holing.

If you are one of those people who wish to enjoy something different on your holidays, from Gijón you can enjoy all the activities that Asturias has to offer.

You will have access to all the public swimming pools in the town at a modest price, Membership of the private sports club is available for a limited period. The sports centre has excellent installations for a wide range of sports. If you are interested in this option, please consult us.


Surf School
And why not put your Spanish to practice and learn surfing or bodyboard during your stay. For one week class, it costs 60€ and you get one hour lesson a day. At the end you will receive a surf diploma and discounts on future rentals of surfing material.


Festivals and Cooking Traditions
One can learn a lot about the local people by visiting their festivals which have religious, artistic, craft, sporting and gastronomic themes. One of the best known is that of Descenso del Sella.

The land, sea and rivers of Asturias provide excellent and abundant produce for local cooks. Among the best known dishes is Fabada. This is usually accompanied by cider, a cool refreshing drink which also accompanies the delicious seafood dishes popular in the region.