Cave of Pedra Furada, Vila Franca de Xira

Name: Cave of Pedra Furada
Address: Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal

#3 among attractions in Vila Franca de Xira

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Cave of Pedra Furada, Vila Franca de Xira

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The Cave of Pedra Furada is a small cave located in the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, about 20km north of Lisbon in Portugal. Archaeological studies conducted within the cave suggest it was occupied intermittently by humans during at least three periods between the end of the fourth millennium BC and the second millennium BC. The cave results from karstification of the limestone Upper Jurassic Massif. ()

Coordinates: 38°57'55"N, 8°59'24"W

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Vila Franca de Xira Portugal

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Cave of Pedra Furada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vila Franca de Xira Bullring, Lezíria Bridge, Fábrica das Palavras, Arruda dos Vinhos.

1.1 miS
Sport, Sport venue
Vila Franca de Xira Bullring, Vila Franca de Xira
28 min walk • The Vila Franca de Xira Bullring, also known as the Palha Blanco Bullring is situated in the centre of the town of Vila Franca de Xira in the municipality of the same name in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It was built in 1901, is still used and is one of the eight “First Category” bullrings in the country.
4.4 miNE
Bridge
Lezíria Bridge
114 min walk • The Lezíria Bridge is a box girder bridge flanked by viaducts and rangeviews that spans the Tagus river and the Sorraia River between Carregado and Benavente, north-east of Lisbon, capital of Portugal. It is the second-longest bridge in Europe and the ninth longest in the world, with a total length of 12 km.
0.9 miS
38°57'8"N • 8°59'17"W
Fábrica das Palavras, Vila Franca de Xira
24 min walk • Library
4.9 miW
Locality
Arruda dos Vinhos
124 min walk • One of the main attractions in Arruda dos Vinhos is the Quinta de Pancas, a historic winery that has been producing high-quality wines for generations. Visitors can take guided tours of the estate, learning about the winemaking process and sampling some of the...
5.7 miSW
Locality
Alverca do Ribatejo
145 min walk • For history enthusiasts, Alverca do Ribatejo is a treasure trove of historical sites and landmarks. One of the most notable attractions is the Alverca Aviation Museum, which showcases the rich aviation heritage of the region.

Cave of Pedra Furada, Vila Franca de Xira

Facts and practical information

Vila Franca de Xira plan & book

Cave of Pedra Furada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Vila Franca de Xira Bullring, Vila Franca de Xira

Lezíria Bridge

Fábrica das Palavras, Vila Franca de Xira

Arruda dos Vinhos

Alverca do Ribatejo