Banys de la Reina, Calp, Roman archaeological complex in Calp, Spain.
Banys de la Reina is a Roman archaeological site in Calp featuring ancient thermal baths, residential areas, and fish farming facilities carved into the coastal rock formation. The complex spreads along the Mediterranean Sea and shows the practical structures Romans created for their daily life in this coastal settlement.
During the first and second centuries AD, Romans established a settlement here with thermal baths and built a water wheel system for drinking water. The settlement shows how Romans systematically developed coastal areas and adapted them to their needs during this period.
The site takes its name from local folklore about a Moorish queen who supposedly used hidden tunnels to reach private coastal baths. This story gives the place a romantic meaning that remains alive in how locals talk about it today.
The site allows visitors to explore excavated sections of the complex, with most of the area surrounded by natural rock formations. Good weather and low tide reveal the structures more clearly, so planning your visit around these conditions helps you see everything better.
The site contains six interconnected fish farms with gates that regulated water flow, showing an advanced Roman aquaculture method. These fish ponds were built directly into the rocks and used natural tides to fill and empty themselves with fresh seawater.
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