Historic Deep Dive into Sagunt: Day Trip from Valencia, Sagunto, Spain

If you have more than two days to spend in the Valencian region, I highly recommend a day trip to Sagunt/Sagunto, Spain. It's a quick thirty-minute train ride (round trip costs less than €6 as of summer 2023) from Valencia, and it is true time travel at its finest. Bring your heavy duty walking shoes! The cobblestones and gravelly trails are brutal in anything less than sneakers.

The ancient town of Sagunt unfolds like a living history book, offering a captivating journey through centuries of remarkable heritage. Here, you wander through its historical streets and encounter remarkable landmarks that have witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations. Additionally, you can enjoy all of the following sights totally for free and at your own leisure.

Step back in time as you stand before the Roman Theater of Sagunt, an awe-inspiring relic that harks back to the 1st century BC. With its commanding presence and stunning hillside location, this amphitheater once hosted grand spectacles and performances, leaving a glimpse of the past etched into its worn stone seats. It is also one of the few ancient Roman theaters that has been updated and is able to be used in the present day. You are able to explore the entire stage, seating, and behind-the-scenes tunnels. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).