The Queen's Baths

In Calpe, not everything is new or modern. Some things have been here for over 2,000 years and still make sense; this place is one of them. Before Calpe was called Calpe, there were those who chose this stretch of coast to live well. In the shade of the Peñón, overlooking the Mediterranean, Los Baños de la Reina preserves the remains of what was a Roman villa with a taste for luxury and the sea.

Today, they are one of those places that surprise with their mixture: ancient ruins, calm sea, and natural pools that are still in use. And all this, right on the bay, without needing to go far or imagine too much.

What is there to see?

1. The Roman vicus

The ancient residential area. Here the inhabitants of the villa lived, ate, and rested. You can still see walls, floors, and structures that give an idea of how life was more than two thousand years ago.

2. The thermal complex of la Muntanyeta

A system of Roman-style thermal baths. It was discovered a few decades ago and still reveals part of the technology and design used to manage water and temperature.

3. The Roman fishery basins

Perhaps the most photogenic part of the site. They are six rectangular basins carved into the rock, connected to each other and linked to the sea, which were used to keep captured fish alive. Today, they look like natural pools, and many (rightly) take advantage for a quick swim.