Tour Xixon Sailor

In Gijón

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£9 pp
1h 30 mins
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Tour Xixon Sailor
Ininerary in Asturian language for the cultural memory of the port of Xixon and the seafaring neighborhood of Cimavilla. In it, it will be shown what the hunting of the Cantabrian whale was like, the work of the Asturian fishermen when they salt at sea or the work of the sardines in the rula. The route will start at Casa Paquet (Tourist Office) and then head towards the Transit of Whales and the capiella of La Soledá, home of the dizzy guild, which would turn Xixón into an important whaling port.
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Historian and official guide in Asturian language (tour is NOT offered in Spanish or English)

What's not included

  • PRIVATE_TRANSPORTATION

Itinerary

  1. About whaling (5 min)
  2. Contest of palabreru marineru. (10 min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Casa Paquet (Tourism Office). The guide will be recognizable by T-shirt and umbrella of GREEN color.
End point
We ended up in Plaza Mayor.

Practical information

Operated by
Ser Asturianu Tours
Max group size
30 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 1 hour 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.