The Roman Villa at Els Ametllers in Tossa de Mar

This Roman villa dates back to the first century BC and is testament to the Costa Brava’s rich ancient past. Not only were the remains of the villa preserved with the utmost skill, you will also appreciate the beauty of this site and its historic interest.

An unmissable visit during your stay in Tossa de Mar!

Dive into the Antiquity of the Iberian peninsula!

The Ametllers villa was discovered in 1919 following archaeological excavations. Built in the first century BC, it forms part of a group of

Roman villas found in Tossa. It is worth a visit as it is one of the most important villas in the ancient Roman province of Hispania Tarraconensis. 

The Els Ametllers villa consists of two distinct parts: the urban part (“pars urbana”) and the rural part (“pars fructuaria”). In the rural area, grapes were grown for export within the Empire. Much like the Roman colony of Baelo Claudia (Bolonia)which is located next to Tarifa in Andalusia, it bears witness to the agricultural role that the Iberian peninsula played in the Roman Empire.

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The remains of the Roman history found in Catalonia

Visit the villa at Els Ametllers andnotice the importance of the relationships, especially commercial ones, that Tossa de Mar maintained with the rest of the Roman Empire. To extend your visit, go to the Municipal Museum where you can observe the objects that were discovered during the archaeological excavations.

The sumptuousness of the urban part confirms the importance of the villa and consequently that of Tossa de Marin ancient times. In the entrance there is a garden that opens onto the thermal baths, a patio with a fountain and also several living rooms and a reception.

In the“pars fructuaria”, the agricultural area situated below, agricultural products such as wine, oil and even conserved fish were processed and preserved. Cereals were also stored here.

The trip will please history lovers and Antiquity buffs alike as well as those who are simply curious to learn more about the Costa Brava!

Useful information:

• Opening times: Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm
• Price: free

Address:

Avinguda del Pelegrí, 5 – 13,

Tossa de Mar
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