Heritage Itineraries. Autumn 2026. From the castral civitas to the urban Alfoz: the Castillo de Gauzón and the villa de Avilés

This guided itinerary by Aurora Valdés Caso analyzes the historical transition between the castral fortress of the Castillo de Gauzón and the urban development of the port and villa of Avilés in the Late Middle Ages. The activity reviews the settlement, defensive architecture, liturgical spaces, and the socioeconomic evolution of this key enclave.

🎟️ Registration and spaces

• Registration: from October 27 to 30 starting at 8:30 at https://actividades.gijon.es and on the Gijón App. In-person registration is also available at citizen service offices (you can request an appointment at https://www.gijon.es/tramites/cita-previa or by calling 985 181 105).
• Spaces: 20 spaces per itinerary. Maximum 3 registrations per person.
• Payment: Payment by bank card within a maximum period of 6 hours from the registration time (in-person registrations with a receipt and payment on the same day).

The registration rules for this call are the same as those governing the UP course offering for October 2026 published in the brochure. Refunds for the registration fee can be requested up to 7 days before the start of each activity.

🕒 Schedules and meeting point

• Itinerary schedule: from 10:00 to 14:00 h. (it is recommended to arrive 15 minutes early at the bus stop).
• Meeting point: Gota de Leche bus stop (C/Palacio Valdés,2).