Menhirs en dolmen
Many prehistoric findings have been done around Castelo de Vide, Montemor-o-Nove, Évora, and Monsaraz, such as menhirs and dolmen. These megalithic tombs have been placed between 4000 and 2000 B.C.. The so-called dolmen consists of several upright stones with horizontal capstones. They were used as collective graves and, apart from bodies, people also buried art objects, weapons, and tools here.
Menhirs
Menhirs are pretty high rocks, often in the form of a phallus. Long ago, they probably had a religious function. Several menhirs close together, often in the form of a circle or a square, are called cromlechs.
Dolmen
Around Castelo de Vide, 5 kilometers away from our Quinta, there are about 50 menhirs and dolmen Portugal including the largest menhir (7.5m high) of the Iberian Peninsula. We have a map available for you on which all menhirs and dolmen Portugal are visible. The locations are also indicated by signs along the small rural roads which are great for biking and walking in the Alto Alentejo in Portugal.
Coureleiros Megalithic Park
At Quinta do Pomarinho we have a described circular walk available (16 KM / 5 hours) that will also take you to the Coureleiros Megalithic park. Here you will find 4, important and more than 6000 year old, megaliths.