The province of Málaga has an important archaeological heritage, reflection of civilizations and cultures, which settled in these lands for centuries. Nowadays there are many archaeological sites – in perfect state of preservation - to be visited along the Costa del Sol. Let’s know four of them.
Trayamar necropolis, Algarrobo
Located in Algarrobo, this Phoenician necropolis is related to the Morro de Mezquitilla settlement. Up to date, five graves, from which there is only one preserved, have been discovered. Varied studies of the remains found, date this settlement in the 7th century BC.
Termas Romanas de las Bóvedas, San Pedro de Alcántara
The termas Romanas de las Bóvedas (romans thermal baths) are located at the right bank of the Guadalmedina river, next to San Pedro de Alcántara, in Marbella. The archaeological site, which was discovered in 1926, is dated from the 3rd century AC and is considered one of the most singular ones from this period in all of Spain.
Archaeological site Finca del Secretario, Fuengirola
During the Roman occupation, Fuengirola was called Suel. From this age we know a little bit more thanks to the discovery – in the 70s – of the Yacimiento del Secretario. In the area, there were found some thermal baths remains, in perfect state of preservation, what makes this finding one of the most valuable of the province. During the excavation works, a sculpture was founded, known as the Venus from Fuengirola, which is dated from 2nd century BC and can be visited in the History Museum of the city.
Ruins of Bobastro, Ardales
In the area known as Mesa de Villaverde, in Ardales there are the legendary fortress ruins of Bobastro, a rock complex from 9th century, which is considered the most important in the Málaga province. Few meters away the remains of a Mozarabic cave church can be visited as well.
