Castro da Cola, Iron Age archaeological site in Ourique, Portugal
The Castro de Cola settlement extends across 125 meters in length and 60 meters in width, with protective walls reaching up to 6 meters thick.
Construction began in the Bronze Age, and during Islamic rule the fortification served as a strategic outpost controlling access routes to the Algarve region.
The archaeological site contains numerous artifacts including stone axes, vessel fragments, glass beads, gold items, bronze bracelets, and Roman-Visigoth ceramics.
The site welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday between 9:00 and 12:30 and 14:30 to 17:30, with modified hours on Sunday.
Located 201 meters above the river valley, the fortress features an irregular polygon design with walls that vary between 2.4 and 6 meters in thickness.
Location: Ourique
GPS coordinates: 37.57907,-8.30057
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:24
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