Picota

Picota is a locality in Gijón, Asturias. Picota is situated nearby to the suburb Tremañes, as well as near Roces.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gijón Railway Station and Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Contrueces.

Gijón Railway Station

Railway station

Gijón Railway Station, also known as Gijón Sanz Crespo, is the main railway station of Gijón, Spain. Since 2011 it is located in Sanz Crespo street due to the works for the Metrotrén Asturias project. Gijón Railway Station is situated 3 km northeast of Picota.

Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Contrueces

Manor estate

Photo: Adolfobrigido, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Contrueces is a Catholic church located in the autonomous community of Asturias, in the southern part of the urban area of Gijón, within the neighborhood of Contrueces. Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Contrueces is situated 3 km east of Picota.

Escuela de Fútbol de Mareo

Sports venue

Photo: Banderas, Public domain.

The Escuela de Fútbol de Mareo, officially Escuela de Fútbol Ángel Viejo Feliú, is the training ground and academy base of the Spanish football club Sporting de Gijón. Escuela de Fútbol de Mareo is situated 2½ km southeast of Picota.