Archaeological Site of Creiro – Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel loop from Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida
Archaeological Site of Creiro – Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel loop from Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida
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Archaeological Site of Creiro – Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel loop from Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida
01:16
4.37km
110m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 23, 2026
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Start point
Bus stop
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161 m
Archaeological Site of Creiro
Highlight • Historical Site
The factory building was built in the third quarter of the 1st century and underwent renovations at the end of the same century, increasing the number of tanks. It remained in operation until the 4th and 5th centuries.
The salting tanks, where the fish (sardines and mackerel) were marinated in salt, have opus signinum-coated bottoms and walls. For hygiene reasons, sharp edges were avoided during their construction, opting instead for "half-round" edges.
The bathhouse had hot baths (caldarium) and cold baths (frigidarium), contemporary with the operation of the fish salting factory.
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1.36 km
Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida
Highlight • Historical Site
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2.18 km
Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel
Highlight • Cave
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3.22 km
Boardwalk to the Sea
Highlight • Structure
3.39 km
Restaurante O Farol
Highlight • Restaurant
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4.37 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.93 km
1.79 km
351 m
197 m
104 m
Surfaces
1.79 km
1.56 km
498 m
271 m
256 m
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