Sagunto Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Camp de Morvedre, Valencia Province, Spain
About Sagunto
Modern Sagunto is divided into two sections: the modern port with good beaches, and the historic centre, near the original Iberian hilltop fortifications. The original town was established in the 5th century BCE by the Celtiberians, and eventually developed strong trade relations with nearby Greek and Phoenician colonies. In 219 BCE the city sided with theRoman Empireagainst the Carthaginians and was subjected to the eight-month 'Siege of Saguntum', resulting in Hannibal's capture of the town and becoming Rome'scasus bellifor the Second Punic War. Later the city fell under Roman, then Visigothic, and later Moorish control before finally being conquered by Jaime I of Aragon in the early 13th century. Modern visitors can appreciate remains from each of these periods. In the early 20th centur
Top Attractions in Sagunto
Explore the best things to see and do in Sagunto:
- ★Castell de Sagunt
- ★Falles
- ★Fundació Bancaixa
- ★Jueria
- ★Marjal dels Moros
- ★Museu Històric de Sagunt (MUHSAG)
- ★Semana Santa
- ★Teatre Romà
Where to Eat in Sagunto
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴L'Armeler
- 🍴Restaurant Palau del Duc
Where to Stay in Sagunto
- 🏨Camping Malvarrosa de Corinto
- 🏨Hotel Azahar
- 🏨Hotel l'Estacio
- 🏨Hotel NH Puerta de Sagunto
- 🏨Sensity Vent de Mar
- 🏨Sweet Hotel Els Arenals
Sagunto Travel Guide Sections
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