Anta do Monte dos Serôdios
A Neolithic/Chalcolithic dolmen on a hill in the Grândola municipality, Setúbel district. One of the upright slabs in the chamber is covered in cup marks.
Anta da Pata do Cavalo
An enormous dolmen with a chamber at least 4m across, in Grândola (Setúbal district).
Grândola walks
There are several routes in Grândola that include megalithic sites: two short routes and the Grande Rota do Balho. Hiking Routes The tourism website of Grândola describes each route and has PDF brochures/maps for each (all in Portuguese). Trail Signs
Casas Velhas
A Bronze Age graveyard with dozens of stone cists, near the town of Melides in the southern part of Setúbal district.
Monumento Megalítico do Lousal
An unusual dolmen in the Grândola municipality: this dolmen has two connected chambers.
Núcleo Museológico de São Pedro
Also known as: Núcleo Museológico da Igreja de São Pedro e Reservas An old church has been repurposed for the municipal archaeological museum, with information and exhibits detailing the occupation of the area from Paleolithic times to the 20th century. This museum was formed in 2021, using the building of …
Castro de Chibanes
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 …
Grutas Artificiais da Quinta do Anjo
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. …
Pedra Branca
A late Neolithic/Chalcolithic dolmen made of white limestone and sandstone slabs. This dolmen was used and reused for some time, and many artefacts were found at the site.
Pedra da Mua Natural Monument
Lean against the wooden railing and look out to sea. The wind off the Atlantic Ocean brings sounds of the surf and seabirds, as well as the scent of the salt water. Look down to the ocean, hundreds of meters below. The ocean pounds against the shore and roils as …