Castro of Baroña, Iron Age hillfort in Porto do Son, Spain
Description
Castro of Baroña is an Iron Age settlement on a narrow peninsula in Porto do Son, Spain. Three successive stone walls guard the only approach from land, while steep cliffs drop directly into the ocean on all other sides.
History
Families lived on this peninsula from the first century before the common era until the first century of the common era. They left the settlement after Roman forces took control of the Iberian Peninsula.
Culture
The stone foundations reveal a settlement built directly on coastal rocks, where families lived close together in small round dwellings. Visitors walking among the ruins can see how residents adapted their homes to strong ocean winds and salt air.
Practical
Access is free every day of the week, and the walk from the parking area to the ruins takes about ten minutes. The path crosses natural rock formations, so comfortable shoes with good grip are recommended in all weather conditions.
Did you know?
Archaeologists uncovered numerous fish hooks and bones showing that residents regularly caught turbot, hake and sea bream from nearby waters. The findings prove that daily meals depended heavily on what families could pull from the Atlantic just below their homes.
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