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Going from San Pedro de Alcantara, in the direction of the
beach, we will find ourselves in the area known as Linda Vista, considered as an important
archaeological site. We will find the remains
of the Paleochristian Basilica of Vega del Mar, which is one of the most important
Paleochristian era ( IV AD) examples in Spain. The Basilica was surrounded by a visigoth
mecropolis. It was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century as eucaliptus were
being planted on the beach. Among the dicoveries were several objects which are exhibited
in the National Archeological Museum.
During our visit we are able to see a rectangular plant
consisting of three larger rooms and two smaller ones. In the Baptism Room we can observe
a 1.10 metre deep font, where children and adults were submerged and baptised. |