Bronze Age - Prehistoric Portugal

Castro de Chibanes

by John IglarHillforts, Settlements 3 May 20253 May 2025No Comments

Also known as: Povoada de Chibanes Walk along the ridge of the Serra de Louro, and enjoy the tremendous view. To the east stands the castle of Palmela on a high hill. To the north, you can see to the Tejo River mouth and the capital city of Lisbon. To the south, you can see …

Grutas Artificiais da Quinta do Anjo

by John IglarCaves 1 May 202510 May 2025One Comment

Also known as: Grutas Artificiais do Casal do Pardo, Covas da Moura At the edge of the town of Quinta do Anjo, a rock outcrop looks out over fields festooned with wildflowers. Walk along the outcrop and look into the holes. They lead into large chambers, caves in the rock. These are not ordinary caves. …