Baelo Claudia
Conjunto Arqueológico de Baelo Claudia
One of the best-preserved Roman town sites on the coast, with a forum, temples, a theatre and fish-sauce factories all facing the sea.
Founded as a Roman town in the 2nd century BC, Baelo Claudia prospered on its trade in salted tuna and fish sauce (garum). The site preserves its forum, the temple of Jupiter and other gods, a rectangular basilica, a theatre, baths, a city gate and the fish-salting pools. Behind it stretches Bolonia Beach, a backdrop rarely seen at Roman sites.
A modern museum stands at the entrance. Citizens of the European Union enter free, while other visitors pay around 1.5 euros or may enter free depending on current policy. The site is closed on Mondays and generally open from about 9:00 to 18:00, with seasonal changes in summer.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Bolonia Beach & Dune
- Punta Paloma Dune
- Valdevaqueros Beach
- Zahara de los Atunes
- Los Lances Beach
- Tarifa Old Town & Puerta de Jerez
- Punta de Tarifa & Isla de las Palomas
- Church of San Francisco