Baelo Claudia

Baelo Claudia was an ancient Roman town in Hispania, located 22 kilometres outside of , near the village of , in southern . Situated on the shore of the Strait of Gibraltar, the town began as a fishing village and trading hub when it was settled approximately 2,000 years ago.
  • Archaeological site
  • …lies at an elevation of 10 metres (33 feet)
  • …is also known as “Conjunto Arqueologico Baelo Claudia”
  • Description: cultural property in Tarifa, Spain

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Templo de Isis and Museo Arqueológico Baelo Claudia.
is a museum, which is situated 300 metres east of Baelo Claudia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bolonia and Atlanterra.
is a coastal village and beach in the…
is a neighborhood, which is situated 4½ km northwest of Baelo Claudia.
is a village on the… is situated 8 km northwest of Baelo Claudia.

Baelo Claudia

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Latitude
36.08975° or 36° 5′ 23″ north
Longitude
-5.77519° or 5° 46′ 31″ west
Open location code
8C8P36QF+WW
Geo­Names ID
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