Gijón is a coastal industrial city and its municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. Early mediaeval texts mentions it as "Gigia". It was an important regional Roman city, although the area has been settled since earliest history. The name was originally applied to a small peninsula presently referred to as Cimadevilla, literally "top of village," between two beaches, one of which has a recreational port today
Gijon has warm summers with both overcast and sunny days. In winter the weather is moderate, with significant rains and wind, although sometimes the cold climate of Asturias results in snowfall at sea level. Very high humidity as well.