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- German
- English
Beneath the glitz of Marbella's Golden Mile and the mega-yachts of Puerto Banús lies a hidden empire built on salt, sun, and fermenting fish. Join historian Max and local expert Diana on a sensory journey back to the 1st century AD, when this coastline was the industrial engine of Roman Baetica. Discover how the pungent, umami-rich fish sauce known as 'garum' funded the extravagant patrician villas whose mosaics still survive today. This is a story of extreme luxury, invisible labor, and the ancient roots of modern coastal wealth.
-A 6.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 164 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Foodways & Culinary Identity
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Marbella's main station, take local public transport toward Puente Romano. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Puente Romano, Marbella, Spain. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Playa de Puerto Banús (Levante), walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Marbella's main station. The departure point is Playa de Puerto Banús (Levante), Marbella, Spain. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
An authentic 1st-century Roman bridge hidden within a modern luxury resort, once part of the vital Via Augusta.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A 16th-century watchtower that echoes the ancient Roman system of coastal vigilance against pirates.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The beautiful modern beach that was once the site of pungent, industrial-scale Roman fish-salting factories.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The remains of a 1st-century patrician villa featuring unique black-and-white mosaics that reveal the culinary obsessions of the Roman elite.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The modern luxury beach that masks the ancient, gritty reality of industrial garum production and invisible labor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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