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Escoural Cave — Attraction in Montemor-o-Novo

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The Prehistoric Rock-Art Site of Escoural Cave is a structure known for its Paleolithic-era rock-art and funerary burial site, located in the Portuguese municipality of Montemor-o-Novo, in the civil parish of Santiago do Escoural.
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Escoural Cave

M370, Freguises, Portugal
4.1(235)
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The Prehistoric Rock-Art Site of Escoural Cave is a structure known for its Paleolithic-era rock-art and funerary burial site, located in the Portuguese municipality of Montemor-o-Novo, in the civil parish of Santiago do Escoural.

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+351 266 857 000
Website
patrimoniocultural.gov.pt

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Francesco BonadimanFrancesco Bonadiman
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND GIVE THIS REVIEW A 👍 SO IT STICKS TO THE TOP! This is all you need to know to get into this place. It is a marvelous cave that was discovered in the 60s and is now closed most time to preserve the Neolothics engravings and paintings, which supposedly date back to 10-30.000 years ago! Due to its very delicate conditions, it can only be visited by booking a visit (at least 24h in advance), which costs only 3€ per person, lasts ~60’ and is at 10:30 or 14:30 from Tuesday to Saturday. The guide is a great and passionate professional, who gives you plenty of context about the cave and its findings, and answers all your questions. The engravings and paintings are really flebile, but the place is so cool and the guide is so kind that this is going to be the best 3€ you will spend in quite some time. Visits can be booked by calling the phone number of the Interpretation Center, or via email at the gov .pt ones (other emails are deprecated and do not work any longer).
Suresh ReginaldSuresh Reginald
Wonderful experience with enthusiastic & knowledgeable guide. But hard to arrange - reservation system on web site did not work, e-mail did not work. Finally got through on the phone [need to call between 5 and 6 PM] to reserve. Payment 3 Euros per person in cash only (50% discount if you are above 65)
Leonardo MarquesLeonardo Marques
Great experience of small cave. Went with my wife and we were alone with tour guide which was amazing and knew alot of the caves history and architect as well as the paintings on the cave wall. Definitely a place to return. Need to pay with cash in location so be advised to take it with you.
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND GIVE THIS REVIEW A 👍 SO IT STICKS TO THE TOP! This is all you need to know to get into this place. It is a marvelous cave that was discovered in the 60s and is now closed most time to preserve the Neolothics engravings and paintings, which supposedly date back to 10-30.000 years ago! Due to its very delicate conditions, it can only be visited by booking a visit (at least 24h in advance), which costs only 3€ per person, lasts ~60’ and is at 10:30 or 14:30 from Tuesday to Saturday. The guide is a great and passionate professional, who gives you plenty of context about the cave and its findings, and answers all your questions. The engravings and paintings are really flebile, but the place is so cool and the guide is so kind that this is going to be the best 3€ you will spend in quite some time. Visits can be booked by calling the phone number of the Interpretation Center, or via email at the gov .pt ones (other emails are deprecated and do not work any longer).
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Wonderful experience with enthusiastic & knowledgeable guide. But hard to arrange - reservation system on web site did not work, e-mail did not work. Finally got through on the phone [need to call between 5 and 6 PM] to reserve. Payment 3 Euros per person in cash only (50% discount if you are above 65)
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Great experience of small cave. Went with my wife and we were alone with tour guide which was amazing and knew alot of the caves history and architect as well as the paintings on the cave wall. Definitely a place to return. Need to pay with cash in location so be advised to take it with you.
Leonardo Marques

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5.0
2y

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND GIVE THIS REVIEW A 👍 SO IT STICKS TO THE TOP! This is all you need to know to get into this place.

It is a marvelous cave that was discovered in the 60s and is now closed most time to preserve the Neolothics engravings and paintings, which supposedly date back to 10-30.000 years ago!

Due to its very delicate conditions, it can only be visited by booking a visit (at least 24h in advance), which costs only 3€ per person, lasts ~60’ and is at 10:30 or 14:30 from Tuesday to Saturday. The guide is a great and passionate professional, who gives you plenty of context about the cave and its findings, and answers all your questions. The engravings and paintings are really flebile, but the place is so cool and the guide is so kind that this is going to be the best 3€ you will spend in quite some time.

Visits can be booked by calling the phone number of the Interpretation Center, or via email at the gov .pt ones (other emails are deprecated and do not work...

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5.0
4y

An incredible finding in the middle of nowhere. You have to book in advance. Small groups are guided into the cave by a very dedicated guide. Despite the size of the cave our guide explained with plenty of detail all you can find in the cave. Both Paleolithic and Neolithic lovers will find interesting things to see. The natural surrounding is beautiful and peaceful. There is free parking in the entrance. The guided visit is 3€, children until 12 free of charge. If you are tall you will have to mind...

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5.0
3y

We enjoyed our tour very much. Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The paintings didn't have much detail (perhaps due to water damage). There were also some etchings of horses with manes. Incredible to see art from 10 - 30, 000 BC. We were unable to make reservations from the United States. We were able to call from Spain a couple of days in advance but had to call certain days/times per the recorded message. The cave is not open unless you have a reservation as there is no...

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