Archaeological Ensemble of Baelo Claudia
Archaeological Ensemble of Baelo Claudia
Archaeological Ensemble of Baelo Claudia
4.5
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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TateZen
London, UK45 contributions
Aug 2020
Rude, unfriendly staff with no manners whatsoever. The man who is in charge of the red rope to let visitor in and out is a total psychopath. Such people should not work at a museum or a public office, but are more suitable as prison guards. No consideration was given that we drove for several hours to see the ruins. You are better off taking photos from the Bolonia beach and avoid this dungeon with Nazi guards. The day was ruined!
Written August 21, 2020
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ESVincent
Hong Kong, China1,120 contributions
Oct 2020
The location is stunning and if you are an EU citizen this is a free visit. The Museum has some great exhibits but at least half of this was being redeveloped. The site itself is stunning but so much is roped off - you cant enter the theatre or the forum so its very frustrating...what should have been magnificent is just OK.
Written October 25, 2020
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Maria R
Benalmadena, Spain293 contributions
May 2021
Our visit to Baelo Claudia was a pleasant surprise as it was much larger than expected - and only 30% has been excavated! There is much to see, and each area is explained by plaques in both Spanish and English. The small museum at the entrance also provides interesting information and describes the process of making garum, which is being investigated and recreated by students at the University of Cadiz. Highly recommend spending a bit of time there before the visit.
Written May 11, 2021
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Kendall K
1,159 contributions
Sep 2021
This Roman sight is strategically next to a beautiful beach. It's pretty cool to imagine how the area was utilized back in those times. The fact that most of the structures are in pretty salvageable condition is impressive. There is a nice museum that you'll walk through prior to seeing the structures outside, the museum has statues, coins, and explains the process in which the remains preserved their food and used the area for ships and daily business.
Written September 12, 2021
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Petter E
Fredrikstad, Norway823 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
The best roman exhibition I have seen so far. The exhibition of the industrial fishing and garum was super. The fings showing fishery equipment made of bronze was very good. And not least the walking around the excavation was super.
Written October 29, 2021
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Jeff R
Rota, Spain10 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
This is a very well preserved Roman city ruins. We stopped here to explore on a day trip to Tarifa since it is only a few minutes outside of the city limits. The weather was nice and we had a clear view of northern Morocco. The cool breeze coming off the ocean made it an enjoyable walk around the ruins complex.
Written September 4, 2023
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Dave S
Monda, Spain226 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Four of us visited in late August. It was busy, especially in the museum, but the actual site wasn't too bad. Lots to see and excellent bilingual signage. A fairly large site so allow plenty of time. Free entry for all Spanish residents. The ruins are well preserved giving a good idea of what a roman town would have looked like. Beautiful location. Parking very busy in August
Written September 1, 2021
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USN_Seabee_Wife
Chehalis, WA588 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
One of the highlights of our trip to Spain was these Roman ruins! Do not miss them if you are in the area.
Take sunscreen, water, good walking shoes, a hat...most of all DO NOT forget your camera!
The ruins are right on the water and when it is a clear day you can see all the way over to north Africa.
They provide you with a map and you can walk all around the ruins and read all of the history of them.
We spent a few hours taking in the sights and watching the sailboats in the harbor. Many people stay longer and spend time at the beach to finish their day.
Take sunscreen, water, good walking shoes, a hat...most of all DO NOT forget your camera!
The ruins are right on the water and when it is a clear day you can see all the way over to north Africa.
They provide you with a map and you can walk all around the ruins and read all of the history of them.
We spent a few hours taking in the sights and watching the sailboats in the harbor. Many people stay longer and spend time at the beach to finish their day.
Written September 15, 2023
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Dee ce
Oamaru, New Zealand207 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Well worth a visit. Well presented ruins of the old Roman settlement. You really get a sense if what it must have been like. We visited this site about 20 years ago and a lot more has been excavated since then. So nice to look over the ruins towards the sand dune and then Africa across the water.
Very friendly and helpful receptionist.
Nice museum. Good Parking. Toilets on the lower floor.
Closed on Mondays.
Very friendly and helpful receptionist.
Nice museum. Good Parking. Toilets on the lower floor.
Closed on Mondays.
Written October 10, 2023
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Claude M
Vence, France972 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We visited this site as part of abicycle tour. EU residents get to visit free of charge.
The aquaduct, temple, and theater offer great reconstitutions of what the religious complex was about. The iste is just off thesea explaining why thet madegarum there.
Good explanations in the museum and samples of the discoveries.
The aquaduct, temple, and theater offer great reconstitutions of what the religious complex was about. The iste is just off thesea explaining why thet madegarum there.
Good explanations in the museum and samples of the discoveries.
Written May 4, 2024
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What is the best way to visit Baelo Claudia as a day trip from Cadiz? Are there public buses or a train? Is hiring a private tour the best way to visit?
Written January 26, 2023
Se puede ir con un grupo en autobús que da cerca del parque?
Written February 25, 2022
Can anyone whos been recently confirm the opening times. Some sites say it closes at 3pm others 6 pm.
Written December 24, 2021
Buongiorno,
pensavo di recarmi in queste zone e quindi di visitare pure questo sito nel mese di ottobre. Visto che non volevo noleggiare auto o moto, sapete dirmi se ci sono mezzi pubblici che arrivano a Baelo Claudia?
Grazie per le risposte
Alex
Written February 13, 2020
Non ho la risposta ma posso fare alcune considerazioni: il sito non si trova su una strada di passaggio ma bisogna andare lì appositamente, di fatto è un luogo isolato. Credo pertanto che in ottobre sia difficile trovare un mezzo pubblico che ci arrivi. Forse ci sono delle visite guidate dalla città più vicina che è Tarifa, ..... comunque per me che amo la storia, l'archeologia e la natura il posto va raggiunto con qualsiasi mezzo
Written February 14, 2020
I assume one can not visit the ruins when the museum complex is closed (on Mondays) ?
Written July 18, 2018
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9AM–2:30PM, 6–8:30PM
Wednesday 9AM–2:30PM, 6–8:30PM
Thursday 9AM–2:30PM, 6–8:30PM
Friday 9AM–2:30PM, 6–8:30PM
Saturday 9AM–2:30PM, 6–8:30PM
Sunday 9AM–2:30PM
Written July 19, 2018
What is the opening time? Do they open on Sunday?
Written May 12, 2018
Hola, cúanto se tarda en hacer la visita?
Written March 13, 2017
Yo pienso que depende de lo que te guste y de lo que te entretengas, si te gusta hacer fotos, si vas solo o acompañado...etc
Nosotros tardamos una hora aprox
Written March 15, 2017
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