Places worth the detour in Xixón City
50 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Xixón City, Spain, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (15). Best known: Elogio del horizonte. 50 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 50, ranked 50
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Elogio del horizonte
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Sculpture by Eduardo Chillida in Gijón, Asturias, Spain
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2.Church of San Salvador de Valdediós
Sacred sites · 9th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Villaviciosa, Spain
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3.plaza de toros de El Bibio
Ruins & the uncanny · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cultural property in Gijón, Spain
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7.Church of Santa María de Sariegomuerto
Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem
Cultural property in Villaviciosa, Spain
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8.church of Santa María de Arbazal
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Historic church in Villaviciosa, Asturias, Spain
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10.Revillagigedo Palace
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Cultural property in Gijón, Spain
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11.International Bagpipe Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bagpipe museum in Gijón, Spain
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17.church of San Andrés de Valdebárcena
Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem
Church, cultural asset
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18.church of Santa María de la Oliva (Villaviciosa)
Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem
Cultural property in Villaviciosa, Spain
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19.Monasterio de Santa María de Valdediós
Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem
Cultural property in Villaviciosa, Spain
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22.Juan Barjola Museum of Painting
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Asturias, Spain
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27.Church of Santiago el Mayor
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church with heritage listing (cultural property) in Sariego, Spain
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36.Church of Santa Eulalia de la Lloraza
Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem
Church in Asturias, Spain
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39.La Palmera Beach
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Beach located int Candás, Carreño, Asturias, Spain
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40.Huelgues Beach
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Beach located in Perlora, Carreño, Asturias, Spain
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43.Necropolis of Mount Areo
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Cultural property in Gijón y Carreño, Spain
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45.Archaeological site of Cimadevilla
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Cultural property in Gijón, Spain
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46.Villa Romana de Veranes
Ruins & the uncanny · 21st century · Hidden gem
Specialty Museums in Gijon





































