The Campo Valdés Roman Baths is a set of exceptionally well-preserved ruins that shed light on the Roman history of the region around Gijón. The site was once home to the public baths where Roman citizens would congregate and relax together. View an array of intriguing exhibits that show how the structure was built.
Enter the complex that lies beneath the Campo Valdés Gardens, close to the Church of San Pedro. Admire the displays that teach us about the flora and fauna of the region. Examine the surviving tools and everyday objects from the Roman era. The baths date from the 1st to the 4th century and played an important role in the community.
Stroll between the immense Roman columns that divide the baths site into the household area and the thermal part. Book in advance for a guided group visit for a more comprehensive understanding of the history and context behind the baths. The introductory video is in Spanish, but the museum has informative leaflets in English.
Visit the sauna, the cold room, the warm room and the changing rooms and learn the Roman names for each. Imagine this site buzzing with life and social interaction at the height of the Roman occupation of the region.
The site was rediscovered in 1903, before finally opening to the public in 1965. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from morning until early afternoon and again for a couple of hours in late afternoon. There is a fee to enter with discounts for students and free entry for kids. Sundays are free for all.
The Campo Valdés Roman Baths are located in the Cimadevilla district on the Santa Catalina Headland of Gijón. Take the bus to one of the many stops here and get around the area on foot. Visit some of the other interesting sights nearby, such as the Jovellanos Birthplace Museum, the Elogio del Horizonte concrete sculpture and the Juan Barjola Museum of Painting.
