Spain Guide
Cantabria and Asturias
Eating
1 La Botica Indiana c/San Bernardo 2 Typical sidrería under the arches on the Plaza Mayor.
2 El Café de Moros c/de los Moros 13 This spacious, old-fashioned, wooden-floored café, with no outdoor seating, is good for breakfast and strong coffee.
3 La Galana Plaza Mayor 10 This large but very welcoming bar/restaurant on the central square is Gijón's best-known rendezvous for cider and food, from snacks to full meals.
4 Heladería Islandia c/San Antonio 4 Inventive ice-cream joint offering (among others) sidra, fabada and cabrales cheese flavours.
5 La Iglesiona c/Begoña 34 Among the larger of the enticing old tapas bars that line "La Ruta", with a fine array of hams hanging from the ceiling and a great line in tortillas, including tortilla de bacalao (cod).
6 El Jamonoar c/Begoña 38 Atmospheric old bar, serving raciones and good fish dishes, with a great-value three-course €8 menú.
7 La Pondala Avda. Dionisio Cifuentes 58, Somío 
985 361 160 Upmarket restaurant, across the Río Piles in Somío, famous for its seafood and rice. Opening time: Closed Thurs & Nov
8 El Puerto Puerto Deportivo Posh and pricey, but the seafood menu is interesting, even if your budget doesn't stretch to €60 for a taste of caviar. Opening time: Closed Sun eve