Anta de Santa Marta Protected Area

Category: Nature > Park

District: Porto > Penafiel > Santa Marta > Portela do Monte

Location

Situated in the locality of Santa Marta, in the municipality of Penafiel, the Anta Protection Area is located in the Portela do Monte urbanization. This setting allows for easy access, integrating a space of remarkable historical and natural interest into an area that combines residential proximity with the serenity of a preserved site. Its location offers a point of quietude within the local urban fabric, inviting a relaxed visit.

Megalithic Testimony

The Anta de Santa Marta is a significant megalithic monument, representative of the collective funerary constructions erected by the region's prehistoric communities. Dating back thousands of years, this structure is a tangible vestige of human presence and their ritual practices during the Neolithic period. Its imposing stones, arranged with an ancestral purpose, offer a fascinating glimpse into the ingenuity and beliefs of our ancestors, marking the landscape with their millennial presence.

A Space for Reflection and Nature

In addition to its historical and archaeological value, the Anta de Santa Marta Protection Area provides an environment of tranquility and contact with nature. The space surrounding the dolmen has been preserved to complement the monument, creating a place where visitors can enjoy a moment of calm. It is an invitation to contemplation and reflection on the passage of time, in a setting that harmonizes the imposing megalithic construction with the gentleness of the natural surroundings. This is an ideal place for those seeking a peaceful break and a connection with the deep history of the territory.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt