Category: Archaeology > Fortified Settlement
District: Viana do Castelo > Ponte de Lima > Lacada > Monte do Crasto
The Castro do Formigoso is located in the Monte do Crasto area, nestled within the landscape of Lacada, a village in the municipality of Ponte de Lima. Its elevated position offers views of the surroundings, in an environment that blends urban proximity with the natural "bouça", a zone of scrubland and trees.
The ruins of Castro do Formigoso bear witness to the presence of ancient communities that inhabited this region in pre-Roman times. A 'castro' was a fortified settlement, typically located on elevated ground, designed for protection and surveillance. This site offers a glimpse into the daily life and defensive strategies of the populations who settled here centuries before the arrival of the Romans.
Upon traversing the Bouça do Monte do Crasto, visitors to this site will find the remains of the ancient settlement. Although these are ruins, it is possible to identify traces of its original layout and, at times, discern the outline of ancient walls or residential structures. Observing these stones allows one to imagine the settlement's size and organization, as well as how it integrated into the landscape.
Visiting Castro do Formigoso offers an experience of tranquility and reflection. The natural environment of the 'bouça' invites a peaceful stroll, where the silence is broken only by the sounds of nature. This is a place to feel history, imagine ancient times, and enjoy a moment of peace amidst the Minho landscape, with the awareness of standing at a point where past and present meet.
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Coordinates DD: 41.79217,-8.643641
Coordinates DMS: 41°47'31.8"N 08°38'37.1"W
Weather Lacada
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