In an annoying setback, I lost my saves before 253BC, something corrupted them when I tried to exit having started a turn I didn't have time to finish. So re-playing down to 247BC where I was.

I think I might launch a raid into Egypt proper. Otherwise it's the Bosphorous or bust.

Emporion is probably the Spanish community you're thinking of, jhhowell. Might be worth a go.