Conjunto de menires de Milrei e do Padrão, Bronze Age megalithic site in Raposeira, Portugal
The megalithic group at Raposeira comprises roughly twenty-five limestone stones set upright on higher ground, with clear views toward Sagres and the surrounding coastal landscape. Each stone stands alone across the terrain, varying in size and creating a scattered pattern across the hilltop.
These monuments date back to between 5500 and 2000 BC, when communities in this region started building lasting structures from stone. This timespan covers both the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, indicating the site held importance across different ancient ages.
The standing stones bear carved marks with small hollows and wavy lines, showing how people from that era expressed themselves through stone. Walking among them, you sense the deliberate care taken to shape and position each piece.
The site is part of the Encostas da Raposeira walking route and welcomes visitors free of charge without entrance fees. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and the terrain slopes across the hillside.
This is one of the largest concentrations of standing stones in the Algarve, with individual stones ranging from about 70 centimeters to 2 meters in height. Despite this high density of monuments in one location, the site remains relatively quiet and receives few visitors.
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