Mexilhoeira Grande
Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar
Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar
Around 5,000 years ago, an important prehistoric community lived in Alcalar. The megalithic monuments of Alcalar were discovered in the late 19th century and today they are classified as National Monuments.
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Timetable
September 1st to July 31st
August 1st to August 31st
Location
8000-345 Portimão
Contact
+351 282 185 280
Many signs of that ancient community can still be seen today: a strategic settlement on a hill for defending the people and with a view of the megalithic tombs; artefacts that reveal how they lived and worked; and the megalithic necropolis. To learn more about these monuments, visit the Alcalar Interpretation Centre at Portimão Museum.
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