Thermal waters with a history spanning more than 2,000 years and the remains of a Roman thermal bath give Los Baños a distinct historical focus. There is also a geological route that passes an Iberian archaeological site. The sites differ in period and subject, ranging from Los Baños’ bathing heritage to Latin texts and an Iberian-era settlement.

Thermal Waters and Roman History

Thermal waters can be enjoyed at the facilities in the district of Los Baños de Fortuna. Their use dates back more than 2,000 years. Participating establishments may change.

The RM423 road connects Los Baños with Fortuna, providing a practical reference for finding your way between the two places. In Los Baños itself, the remains of the ancient Roman thermal bath date from the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD. The archaeological site includes a temple dedicated to a divine triad and a basin carved into the rock, where thermal water was collected.

The temple and basin offer different points of interest within the site: alongside the connection with water, there is also the religious dedication. Those interested in the history of bathing will find both architectural evidence and an indication of how thermal waters were used in antiquity.

Other Archaeological Highlights

The Santuario Romano Cueva Negra is a distinct point of interest near Fortuna: it lies about 3 km from Fortuna, in the Sierra del Baño. This pagan sanctuary comprises three rock shelters and contains a significant number of painted Latin texts known as “tituli picti.” Among them are some of the oldest fragments of Virgil’s Aeneid. The focus here is therefore on the sanctuary and written records, rather than the remains of a thermal bath.

The geological route offers a different perspective, passing the Iberian archaeological site of Castillejo de los Baños. Castillejo is a hilltop settlement with the remains of stone houses. A cave leads to a network of galleries that extends across the entire area. Those following the route can consider this settlement site as an additional archaeological highlight.

Hotel with Water Facilities

Hotel La Fuente has four heated swimming pools filled with spring water at 34–36 °C. The facilities also include various water jets for the neck area, a waterfall, whirlpools, water beds and a bubble bath. The facilities may change.

When planning your stay, you can distinguish between the themes: thermal waters and bath remains define the connection with Los Baños, while Cueva Negra, with its Latin texts and sanctuary, offers a different cultural-historical focus. Castillejo adds an Iberian settlement and the geological route to this selection.

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