The thermal baths were rediscovered in 1903 during the construction of a nearby building.
The hypocaust system operated by circulating hot air beneath the raised floors, supported by small brick pillars called pilae.
Excavations revealed a drainage system that utilized the proximity to the nearby sea.
The site represents the best-preserved example of Roman public baths in the Asturias region.
Some wall surfaces retain original Roman plaster and pigments, showcasing ancient decorative techniques.
The complex was abandoned and buried in the 4th century, which contributed to its preservation until modern discovery.
The Termas Romanas de Campo Valdés are the remains of a public thermal bath complex dating back to the late 1st or early 2nd century AD. Located in the Cimavilla district of Gijón, the site preserves well-defined rooms including the apodyterium (changing room), frigidarium (cold room), tepidarium (warm room), and caldarium (hot room). The structure showcases sophisticated ancient Roman engineering, specifically the hypocaust system used for underfloor heating. Excavations uncovered extensive mosaic flooring and mural paintings, providing insight into the interior decoration of Roman public facilities. The building is sheltered by a modern canopy structure that allows visitors to walk on suspended walkways above the ancient ruins. It serves as an archaeological site and museum managed by the Gijón municipal network. The museum highlights the historical importance of the Roman city of Gigia in the northern Iberian Peninsula.
The elevated walkway provides a panoramic view of the entire excavation site, perfect for capturing the layout of the various thermal rooms.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding Cimavilla neighborhood to see older Gijón architecture.
Read the provided interpretive panels carefully, as they explain the sophisticated Roman plumbing and heating systems.
Check the official website for scheduled guided tours, which provide deeper context than the self-guided route.
Do not rush through the site; the historical significance lies in the structural details of the heating systems that are easily missed.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
