Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument, Sintra

Name: Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument
Address: Sintra, Portugal

#14 among attractions in Sintra

Watersports, Swimming pool

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The Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument, also known as the Tholos of Outeiro das Mós, consists of an artificial Neolithic cave and a Chalcolithic domed or beehive tomb. It is situated close to the Praia das Maçãs beach, near the town of Colares in Sintra municipality, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. The area was discovered in 1927. As an important prehistoric sepulchral site, it was classified as a national monument in 1974. Surrounded by housing, the location has been designated as a special zone of protection, and construction is forbidden. Plans by Sintra and the Directorate-General for Cultural Heritage to turn the complex into a museum area, first discussed in 2001, have not yet been implemented. For purposes of protection the site has been covered by sand and there is little presently visible. ()

Coordinates: 38°49'26"N, 9°28'4"W

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Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quinta da Regaleira, Seteais Palace, Palace of Sintra, Monserrate Palace.

4.3 miSE
Palace and gardens hosting cultural events
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Palace
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Grand 19th-century mansion and gardens
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Lighthouse
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Compact convent built into nature
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4.5 miE
Museum, Natural history museum
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~750 ftNW
Beach, Outdoor activities
Praia das Maçãs, Sintra
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Which popular attractions are close to Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument?

Nearby attractions include Praia das Maçãs, Sintra (4 min walk), Archaeological Site of Alto da Vigia, Sintra (6 min walk), Praia Pequena do Rodizio, Sintra (10 min walk).

How to get to Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument:

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Terminal Praia das Maçãs • Lines: Praia das Maçãs → Sintra, Sintra → Praia das Maçãs (4 min walk)
Pinhal da Nazaré • Lines: Praia das Maçãs → Sintra, Sintra → Praia das Maçãs (18 min walk)