Alcalar Megalithic Site — Attraction in Portimão

Small but important cultural and historical site.

I enjoy paleolithic and megalithic sites, and this will be very familiar to people who have visited other such sites around Europe. This one has the bonus of being remote and not many visitors, so it can feel like you have the whole place to yourself. Including being able to go in and on top of the passage tomb. It's beautiful and haunting.

The site is in impeccable condition considering how much access visitors have. Clean and well-preserved.

The old man who runs it is a lovely person. I would gladly pay the small fee in order that people can preserve this site. While it is small, I still feel like there is more to see and learn, especially on the days when they have exhibits and demonstrations.

The best part is I could...

We had a lovely time visiting the site. The price was inexpensive and was very interesting. The introductory video was informative and helped us put the site in context. I would have liked to have even more information and the ability to see more of the monuments or maybe even some artefacts. The overall monument is much bigger than monuments 7 and 9 and it might have been interesting to understand (or maybe even walk to see) where the others are in relation to these. The staff are very knowledgeable...

Amarzing re-enactment and demonstrations of prehistoric skill. We especially appreciated the axe making and dear skinning demonstrations. Actors did not abandon their role any moment (except when we filmed them and asked for a selfie). Restaurant did not disappoint. Take care, the valet parking is not necessary, you can often find a parking spot...