John Sheldon's photos

A monument to mark the settlement of Phoenicians here 3000 years ago. Almuñécar, on the southern coast of Spain.

Almuñécar, on the southern coast of Spain.

Almuñécar, on the southern coast of Spain.

Almuñécar, on the southern coast of Spain.

Almuñécar, on the southern coast of Spain.

Almuñécar, on the southern coast of Spain.

Almuñécar, on the southern coast of Spain.

Almuñécar, on the southern coast of Spain. The sea bird was actually there - it has not been added later.

The white buildings of the 'old town' rise up behind the ruins of the salt factory, the Factoria de Salazones. This dates from the 4th century BC. For a few hundred years, mainly during the Roman occupation, the main industry here was to salt fish for export to places around the Mediterranean Sea. They also made a paté called Garum, which consisted of fish, oil, salt and spices, which was very popular for sailors. It was considered to prevent scurvy.