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Dating in Gijón

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A few facts about Gijón

  • Gijón is among the 20 largest cities in Spain, with a population of about 270,000.
  • It's the largest place in Asturias.
  • Madrid, the largest city in Spain, is about 383 km away.
  • Close by: Candás (10 km), Luanco (14 km) and Pola de Siero (16 km).

Where to meet in Gijón

Choose somewhere central in Gijón that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Gijón: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Gijón?

Within 50 km of Gijón there are 23 towns and cities — Oviedo, Avilés and Mieres among them — with more than 830,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Gijón?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Gijón and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Gijón real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Gijón?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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