Museo Arqueológico - Factoría Romana de Salazones

About the museum

The museum protects part of a Roman salting factory from the 4th and 5th centuries AD, located beside the port of Mazarrón, then an important economic centre linked to fishing. Salted fish and fish sauces such as garum, highly prized in the Roman market, were produced on these premises.

The most characteristic feature of the site is its salting tanks (piletas de salazón). The archaeological site is declared an Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of Archaeological Zone (Decree 33/1995).

As well as the remains in situ, the museum displays archaeological material from Mazarrón and its port.

Highlights

• Roman salting tanks from the 4th–5th centuries
• Production of salted fish and garum
• Asset of Cultural Interest, Archaeological Zone
• Archaeological pieces from Mazarrón and its port
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Factoría romana de salazones – Remains preserved in situ of a Roman salting factory from the 4th–5th centuries AD, and archaeological material from Mazarrón and its port.

Operated by

Ayuntamiento de Mazarrón

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The tourism portal of the Region of Murcia lists it as an establishment adapted for people with disabilities, with no further details.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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