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Gijon: when your ship stops here

The oldest part of the city on a hill by the sea, a sculpture at the top, and a Roman baths museum.

Facts checked Nov 6, 2026, each with its source. No prices on this page.

Gijon is a city in Asturias, in northern Spain, with 271,259 people in 2025. Its port, El Musel, is west of the city. Our sources do not say how far El Musel is from the old town, so ask on board how you will get into the city.

Source: Wikipedia: Gijon

Top 3 things to do

  1. 1. Cimavilla (Cimadevilla)

    The oldest part of the city, with ruins of a Roman settlement. In the 16th century a port was built there, which made it a home for sailors. Today it is a place to live, shop and go out.

    Tip: Our sources give no walking time from El Musel. Ask on board.

    Sources: Wikipedia: Gijon; Wikipedia: Cimavilla

  2. 2. Elogio del Horizonte

    A work by the sculptor Eduardo Chillida, at the top of the Cimavilla hill.

    Tip: It is on the hill, so allow for the climb. Our sources give no time for it.

    Source: Wikipedia: Cimavilla

  3. 3. The Campo Valdes Roman Baths Museum

    Wikipedia lists it among the sights of Gijon.

    Tip: Our sources give no more than its name, no hours and no address, so ask on board or at the tourist office.

    Source: Wikipedia: Gijon

What to skip

  • The Laboral University on a short call

    Wikipedia says it was completed in 1955 and calls it the biggest building in Spain in a photo caption, but our sources give no visiting hours or distance. Leave it for another trip.

    Source: Wikipedia: Gijon

Before you go ashore

You do not have to book a tour: you are free to go ashore on your own. Royal Caribbean sets the all aboard time about 30 minutes before the ship sails, posts it near the gangway, and says the ship does not wait for guests touring on their own.

Source: Royal Caribbean FAQ: Do I need to book a shore excursion?

Back-to-backs that stop in Gijon

Back-to-back cruises from these home ports have a stop in Gijon, from the Royal Caribbean sailings we track:

Sources

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