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.
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.
You may visit the place itself or learn more about it by visiting the Alcalar Interpretation Centre at Portimão Museum (look on site menu History & Culture).
Alcalar monument opening hours:
1st
September to 31st July from Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 1pm | 2pm –
4.30pm.
August from Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 1pm | 2pm – 6pm.
Closed: Sunday and Monday.
Normal ticket €2 / Combined ticket €4 (2 adults and 2 children)
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