Get to know the Baths of the Queen (Illeta dels Banyets) in El Campello. An impressive Roman site converted into a natural pool. 'Los Baños de la Reina' (The Queen Baths) History Legend has it that the name of this place comes from a Moorish Queen who used these pools as her private bathing place.
In this way, and thanks to the underground galleries that led to the palace, the queen could enjoy bathing in the sea through these tunnels in a secret and private way. The Queen's Baths (La Illeta dels Banyets, or Baños de La Reina) can be found on a small promontory jutting out from the coast near the El Campello sailing club. There are excavations ongoing with discovery of Roman remains, but the Queen's Bath (Banos de la Reina) is atmospheric and carvings of mermaids can be seen on the rocks in the sea where the Baths were constructed.
Baños de la Reina in El Campello Photo: TEMPLE XIXONA The Banys de la Reina are located in the province of Alicante, in the towns of El Campello, Calpe and Jávea, although the latter are not as well preserved. What is most surprising is how they have managed to stand the test of time, mostly in such good condition. Illeta dels Banyets The legendary bathing site of a Moorish queen is actually part of a Roman fish farm.
El Campello, Spain. The existence of some drainage passages, now closed, adds to the myth: these were the tunnels that reached a mysterious palace which the "Moorish queen" used to get to her coastal bath. This popular belief is also an important part of the cultural heritage of the site.
The Baños de la Reina site consists of three parts: 1. Roman Vicus. Archaeological site Beach aside, the Baños de la Reina are actually first and foremost an archaeological site.
The name means "the Queen's Baths", and indeed, according to the legend, a beautiful Moorish queen used to take her baths here. In reality, the "baths" actually formed part of a Roman fish farming operation! Los Baños de la Reina Although the Costa Blanca is known for its beautiful golden sand beaches, there are parts of this diverse coastline such as Los Baños de la Reina (Queen's Bath) where visitors can enjoy the history of the area whilst swimming and snorkelling among its ancient fish bins.
Situated next to El Campello's marina, Los Baños form part of the Illeta dels Banyets peninsula. El Campello retains its flavor as a fishing village, although the town, under its proximity to Alicante and its remarkable tourist resources, has experienced considerable economic growth. Its marina is the center of operations for nautical sports enthusiasts in general and the gastronomic offer will convince all those who like sea products and rices, so unique, that they are made here.
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