Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish (Castilian), Asturian
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Oct
Typical Duration
10-20 nights
Price Range
$749–$18,989 per person
Port Type
Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to Spain's northern coast and a departure point for Atlantic cruises exploring the Iberian Peninsula, France, and beyond.
Cruises that visit Gijón
- cruises to Gijón
- Gijón sailings
- Gijón cruises
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise
- 9-night Swan Hellenic cruise
- 9-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 10-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 10-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 10-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 12-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 12-night HX Expeditions cruise
- 13-night Silversea cruise
- 14-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 14-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 14-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 14-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 14-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 15-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 18-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 18-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 19-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 19-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 33-night Oceania Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Gijón
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Getting around:
Parque Principado
Clean spacious and has lots of good shops.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Sidrería Tierra Astur Gijón
Amazing food, wonderful decor, highly recommended!!
BIOPARC Acuario de Gijón
Very fun thing to do, it took us about one hour to walk and see everything
Closes soon · 9 PM
Playa de San Lorenzo
Great for surfing and bodyboarding
Centro Comercial Los Fresnos
That is a good place to go in spain
Elogio del horizonte
Great elevated views along the coast and of Gijon.
El Corte Inglés Gijón
Highly recommended for a rainy day in Gijon.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Restaurante Asturiano La Galana
We had squid croquettes and local cheeze and the great sidra/cider.
Parque de Begoña
Lot of activities around for kids.great food and drinks..
Jardín Botánico Atlántico
You can easily explore for several hours.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
La Escalerona
San Lorenzo Beach Gijon Asturias Spain.
Carrefour
Not many people, but max 5 mn wait in line to pay.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Las Letronas
Very walkable waterfront in Gijón, Asturias Spain.
Mirador de La Providencia
Beautiful coastline, with a dedicated walking trail from Gijon
Museo Ferrocarril
Free to get in and an entertaining hour or so to walk around it.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Cafe Dindurra
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Centro Comercial La Calzada
Open · Closes 10 PM
Varsovia
Excellent drink menu, cool ambiance and very comfy seating.
Restaurante El Saúco
The food was good and reasonably priced.
El Restallu
Beautiful food: Entrecot, lobster and paella were all delicious!
Closed · Opens 12 PM Wed
Laboral Ciudad de la Cultura
You need to get a tour guide if you want to see much of the inside.
Parque Isabel La Católica
Beautiful park next to the beach with playground and birdhouse
Palacio de Revillagigedo
Changing exhibits in a 1700s palace
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Wed
La Taberna Zíngara Gijón
Very tasty - the grilled octopus starter and croquetas were delicious!
Termas Romanas de Campo Valdés
A very interesting preservation of Spanish/Roman Baths.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Wed
Parque de los Pericones
You can ride bicycle, skates, scooters.
Restaurante El Mirador de la Playa
Delicious and big meal portions have really surprised us!
Closed · Opens 12 PM Wed
Gloria - Esther y Nacho Manzano
Delicious food, slightly pricey and great service.
La Famiglia se sienta a la mesa
A very cozy restaurant with excellent food and great service
La Taberna del Piano
Very good value: a huge plate of nice quality langostinos for only 17 euros.
Closed · Opens 12:30 PM Wed
San Agustin Mall
There’s a pharmacy, a gym, a supermarket, even an Amazon locker.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Rastro de Gijón
Nice fleamarket on sunday
Closed · Opens 8 AM Sun
Restaurante Casa Tino
Great food, great service and very typical Spanish experience.
MAMÁGUAJA
Very tasty sea food, everything was excellent.
Mesón Sancho
best beef in gijon , great portions and service
Sidrería El Rincón de Celia
The cachopo was absolutely huge, a great portion and very delicious!
Restaurante V. Crespo
... food and with excellent, high quality service by the restaurant!
Opens soon · 8:30 PM
Restaurante Auga
Delicious food, excellent service, stunning atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 9 PM
Playa de El Rinconín
... guards on site Doggos can run free Moderately clean Stone beach
Playa del Arbeyal, Gijón
Has free parking nearby, no waves, sand
Casa Gerardo
Well priced for a Michelin star.
Closed · Opens 1 PM Wed
La Cacharrería
The food, service, and atmosphere were absolutely spectacular!
Closed · Opens 1:30 PM Wed
Maizal Food Lovers
Staff were very friendly and the food was great!
Playa de Poniente
The waves are not too strong, making it ideal for swimming or surfing.
Zio Pig, Italian Delicatessen
Cool place, great food, friendly service, good tunes.
Primero Café
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed
El Recetario de Álex Sampedro
The “croquetas”, the tuna dish and the apple crepe desert were delicious.
Closed · Opens 1:45 PM Thu
Restaurante El Cencerro
it is pure Spanish tradicional dishes with a touch of innovation.
ZARA
On-trend apparel & accessories
Open · Closes 10 PM
Casa Fermín
good food, good price for quality, very attentive waiters, amazing
Closed · Opens 9 PM
MANGO
One of my most pleasant shopping experiences in Spain
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Bistró 21
Set lunch menu at €15.90 pp is great value.
Opens soon · 8:30 PM
Restaurante As de Picas
They served traditional Asturian food with an innovative touch.
Closed · Opens 1:30 PM Wed
Café Central Gijón
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Farragua Restaurante
Great atmosphere, food is good and solid, we had the 7 dishes menu.
Closed · Opens 1:30 PM Thu
El Jardín de Gloria
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Closes soon · 9 PM
Playa de Estaño
Cervecería Morrison
Great music, beers and staff
Senda del Cervigón
El Andén
The BEST pintxos bites served free with your drink in all of Spain.
SHANTI COFFEE / SPECIALTY COFFEE GIJÓN
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed
La Tierra
Restaurante El Pecado
Excellent dinner with amazing meat and great service from Karolina!
Closed · Opens 12:30 PM Thu
Árbol de la Sidra
It's very near Cimavilla, and the marina area.
San Telmo
Delicious cocktails
Humo | Restaurante Gijón
A really pleasant spot for a nice dinner in Gijón.
D'Coffee
Dine-in·Takeout
Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed
Gijón Bear Bar
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 7 PM Thu
Restaurante abarike | Marisquería en Gijón
The staff made excellent recommendations for wine pairings for our food.
Closed · Opens 1:30 PM Wed
Kawaii Cafe Gijón
Dine-in·No delivery
La Campa Torres
Restaurante Marcos
Marcos truly is Gijón's premium dining experience, with a price to match.
Closed · Opens 8:45 PM
Honky Tonk
Best music, nicest bartender and fantastic beers on tap and bottles.
Andinos
The best dishes we had in Gijon and in Spain.
Cerro de Santa Catalina
A hill overlooking the city of Gijon and full of history.
SAL COFFEE / SPECIALTY COFFEE GIJÓN
Dine-in·Takeout
Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed
Playa de los Mayanes
Playa de Peñarrubia
A quiet sandy cove with steps down from the coastal path.
Saguaro Vintage Store
Giving 5 stars just for the great responding quality of the shops owner.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
La Inquieta Shop
A wonderful shop with great quirky things you thought you'd never need.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
R'OMA
We ordered DALLA COUCA ANGELA & ORTOLANA pizza👌🏻👍🏼
BAR COS
Bar Cos is a great spot to grab a drink and small bite.
Jazz & Bar Monk
Dine-in·No delivery
Playa Centollera
Bar Gardeum
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Roman Baths
An intriguing visit and ITS FREE!!
Playa Cervigon
EL FARO Tapas Bar
Playa Verde de Luis Enrique
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Gijón
Gijón has emerged as a vibrant cruise destination on Spain's northern coast, attracting nine major cruise lines including Oceania Cruises, MSC, Royal Caribbean, and Silversea. While primarily a port of call, Gijón offers excellent connectivity to other Northern European destinations, with cruises regularly calling here en route to Bordeaux, Lisbon, Southampton, Porto, and Bilbao. With 42 upcoming cruises and peak seasons spanning from April through September, this Asturian port provides plenty of opportunities to explore one of Spain's most authentic coastal regions.
Passengers disembarking in Gijón will find a charming waterfront city that beautifully blends maritime heritage with modern culture. The inviting beaches and historic old town are just steps from the port, making it easy to maximize your time ashore during a typical port of call. Whether you're seeking a leisurely stroll along the promenade or a deeper dive into local Asturian traditions, Gijón delivers an enriching experience that complements any Northern European cruise itinerary.
Passengers disembarking in Gijón will find a charming waterfront city that beautifully blends maritime heritage with modern culture. The inviting beaches and historic old town are just steps from the port, making it easy to maximize your time ashore during a typical port of call. Whether you're seeking a leisurely stroll along the promenade or a deeper dive into local Asturian traditions, Gijón delivers an enriching experience that complements any Northern European cruise itinerary.
Cruise Lines at Gijón
- MSC Cruises (18 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (17 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (3 cruises)
- Swan Hellenic (3 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (2 cruises)
- Atlas Ocean Voyages (1 cruise)
- HX Expeditions (1 cruise)
- Royal Caribbean International (1 cruise)
- Silversea (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From Gijón
Cruises Visiting Gijón
Ship Schedule at Gijón
Gijón Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gijón known for?
Gijón blends Roman heritage, a bustling fishing port, beaches, sidrerías, and a vibrant university scene.
How can I visit the Campo Valdés baths?
The public Campo Valdés baths are downtown near the Roman ruins; check hours and entry requirements.
When is the best time to visit Gijón?
Late spring to early autumn offers the best weather for outdoors and beaches.
What are must-see attractions in Gijón?
Atlántico Park, Cimavilla, the old town, and Peñarrubia Beach are highlights.