Ossela settlement.

Category: Archaeology > Hillfort

District: Aveiro > Oliveira de Azeméis > Ossela > Salgueiros

Ancient History

Before becoming an attraction, this place housed a dolmen and graves with stones and ancient buildings, dating back centuries.

Preserved Ruins

Although the walls have almost disappeared, it is still possible to see the foundations of buildings, providing a glimpse into ancient life.

Ancient Cemetery

After the abandonment of the settlement, a cemetery was established here, with graves throughout the plateau.

Proto-urban Character

Castro de Ossela is an ancient fortified settlement with three lines of walls and a ditch.