Roman archaeological site
El mayor yacimiento romano excavado de la provincia, con 2.750 m²
The Roman villa of Vinamargo is the most extensive and documented classical period archaeological site in the province of Castellón, covering approximately 2,750 m² of excavated area. It was discovered by chance during canalisation works on the Barranco de Fraga ravine between 2009 and 2012, which brought to light remains from different periods: Iberian, Roman and medieval. Studies indicate the villa was in use between the 1st and 5th centuries AD.
The archaeological complex includes three courtyards that structured the dwelling, mills, a pottery workshop and storage facilities, revealing the functional complexity of this large rural estate. Its location is strategic: close to the Caminàs—a historic route connecting many of the sites in the Plana region—, to the Via Augusta and just two kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea.
It is worth noting that the excavation has been partial, limited to the area affected by the canalisation works, so the complete layout and actual extent of the villa remain unknown. This suggests the complex could be considerably larger than what has been documented to date.
Currently the site is one of the headquarters of the MUCC (Museu de la Ciutat de Castelló) and can be visited free of charge. It has an interpretation centre and a guided tour with audioguide that allows visitors to understand daily life at the villa between the 1st and 5th centuries. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00.
The venue has hosted various educational and cultural activities, including archaeogastronomy showcookings in which Roman cuisine recipes and flavours are recreated, organised by the MUCC itself on the occasion of International Museum Day.