Cave of Salemas

The Cave of Salemas is a prehistoric cave in Lousa with a winding passage system. The main corridor extends about 30 meters with a consistent width, making the passage narrow and contained.

The cave was inhabited during the Old Stone Age and contains tools from the Solutrean culture dating back around 25,000 years. Excavations in the late 1950s confirmed the long human use of this site.

The cave shows traces of Neolithic people who buried their dead here and left ceramic objects behind. These finds offer insight into burial practices and the daily life of ancient communities.

The site is located near Lousa and is typically reachable on foot, though the area is rural. Most archaeological finds can be viewed at the Geological Museum in Lisbon.

The cave is located only about 100 meters from the dolmen Anta do Alto da Toupeira, forming a cluster of different prehistoric sites. Fossils of ice-age predators such as brown bears and leopards were found here, revealing a rich animal life in this area.

GPS coordinates: 38.87583,-9.20333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09