English name: Shell Middens of Muge At first glance, it’s nothing but a hill. Then you see shells scattered on the ground. These are seashells …but this hill is many kilometers away from the ocean? It’s only when you look much closer do you realize that these are not natural …
The long, low hill stretches across the Alentejo countryside. At the edge of the hill, along the northern treeline, you can hear the sound of shovels and picks. The archaeological team is digging, trying to learn the details of this place. The only evidence of what was once an enormous …
A circular route, around 9 km, which includes three antas or dolmens. It’s classified as low difficulty, taking around 3 hours. Short Routes / Pequena Rota Trail Signs
Walking along the forest trails, the peace and quiet is almost palpable. There are stone outcrops all around, as well as large stones in the trail itself. So it’s not surprising to see a large hill of stones beside the trail …until you look closer and see that these stones …
Also known as: Salinas de Fornelos English name: Salt pans of Fornelos Walking around a beach area that’s filled with boulders, cliffs, and more, it’s very easy to ignore some of the rocks. But do at least look more closely at any that seem out of the ordinary. Ignore these …
English name: Rock engravings of Fornelos, Part of a group: Gravuras Rupestres de Montador, Gravuras Rupestres de Carreço Walking along the rocks at the edge of the ocean, it’s important to pay attention to where you place your feet. But be sure to stop and look up and around. There, …
Also known as: Cividade de Âncora, Cividade de Âncora-Afife Walking around the stones, your feet crunch the dry eucalyptus leaves. It’s just possible to make out the foundations of ancient houses, roads, doorways, and more. Beyond the stones that emerge from the soil and vegetation, there are hints and traces …
Also known as: Gravuras Rupestres da Matança, Gravuras Rupestres de Suvidade English name: Rock Engravings of Afife Along the wide trail, pilgrims walk determinedly along the Caminho de Santiago. Few pay attention to the stones beside the trail. These stones have lain here for millions of years, and for many …
Underneath the 17th century chapel and its surrounding park lie the remains of a large fortified settlement from the time before the Romans or Christianity came to Portugal. The single rebuilt house at the entrance stands as a reminder that the modern use of the hilltop is only the latest …
English name: Afife Archaeology Museum Tucked away beside the Afife Casino (not a gambling hall, but the town’s social centre), is a small but fascinating archaeological museum. There are artefacts from the Paleolithic up through the Roman period, and information about the rich ancient history of the town and the …
