Silves - Prehistoric Portugal

Silves Municipal Archaeology Museum

by John IglarMuseums 20 May 202420 May 20242 Comments

The building itself of this fascinating museum includes its own National Monument, the cistern well in the centre of the building. Surrounding it, a collection traces the history of this ancient city and region, from prehistoric to modern times. When you enter the museum, you start in the prehistoric section. This first section is full …

Menhirs of Vilarinha

by John IglarMegaliths, Menhirs 20 May 202427 April 2025One Comment

Hiking up and down the hills of central Algarve, the remnants of the past are all around. There are medieval burial sites all around, and then there are the menirs. In a line running northeast to southwest, red sandstone obelisks stand sentinel over the hills. Each one different, they each have distinctive markings and shapes. …