Ancient romano aqueduct of Sexi

Museum Ancient Roman aqueduct remains in Sexi, Andalusia

Remains of a Roman aqueduct at ancient Sexi (modern Almuñécar) on Spain’s Granada coast; visitors interested in Roman engineering combine the site with the town’s archaeological museum and beaches.

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The ancient romano aqueduct of Sexi consists of surviving remains of a Roman-era water supply structure associated with the town of Sexi, now Almuñécar, on the southern coast of Spain. It is part of the material remains that illustrate Roman infrastructure in Andalusia.

Built during the Roman period to supply water to the town known as Sexi, the aqueduct served domestic and municipal needs and forms part of the broader Roman infrastructure network along the Mediterranean coast. Over time much of the structure fell into ruin; surviving parts have been preserved as archaeological remains.

The remains are located in Almuñécar on the Costa Tropical in the province of Granada, Andalusia, on Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast.

  • Location in Sexi/Almuñécar: Located in the modern town of Almuñécar, which in Roman times was known as Sexi, where visible sections of the channel and support structures remain.
Ancient romano aqueduct of Sexi
Near Almuñécar, Province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain
36.7366, -3.6898

How to Get to Ancient romano aqueduct of Sexi #

The aqueduct remnants are near Almuñécar in the Province of Granada. The town is reachable by road from Granada (about a 1-1.5 hour drive along the A-44 and N-340 coastal road); local signage and town tourist information can point to the site.

Tips for Visiting Ancient romano aqueduct of Sexi #

  • Wear sturdy shoes: the aqueduct sections can be steep and the stone slippery after rain.
  • Combine a visit with the old town of Almuñécar for context - the aqueduct is one of several Roman-era remains in the area.
  • Bring a shaded hat; the Andalusian sun is intense in summer and little of the aqueduct is shaded.

Best Time to Visit Ancient romano aqueduct of Sexi #

The ancient Roman aqueduct of Sexi is most comfortable to visit in spring or autumn to avoid high summer heat.

Spring
March-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Pleasant temperatures for walking and exploring Roman ruins without the intensity of summer heat.
Autumn
September-November · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Still warm but less crowded than mid-summer; good for coastal visits combined with historical sites.

Weather & Climate near Ancient romano aqueduct of Sexi #

Climate

Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 31°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain.

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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