- Today we are going on some walks that connect us to Barcarena, where we can find a natural and urban environment. We are going to explore what we can find that connects us to nature, since due to urban growth, the nature that surrounds us is slowly disappearing. So, let's get our legs ready and start exploring this place.
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- El dia de hoy estamos haciendo unas caminatas que nos conectan a Barcarena donde podemos encontrar un ambiente de naturaleza y urbano, donde vamos a explorar que cosas podemos encontrar que nos conecten con la naturaleza ya que debido al creecimiento urbano, la naturaleza que nos rodea estan desapareciendo a los pocos, asi vamos a preparar nuestras piernes y comenzar a explorar este lugar.
Specifically, we are in Leceia, located in Barcarena Oeiras, an urban area where you have different options for getting around: train, bus, taxi, or Uber. One of the things that stands out about this area is that it has two nature reserves, one with a cave and the other with the famous Castro de Leceia. There is also a beautiful church and a viewpoint overlooking the famous Tagus River and the Oeiras area.
Castro de Leceia also known as the Chalcolithic settlement of Leceia or Eneolithic Station of Leceia, is an ancient settlement inhabited for approximately 1,000 years, between the end of the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods. This Castro is connected to the Carrascal caves. It covers an area of 10,000 m² and in 1914 excavations were carried out by Leite de Vasconcellos, where textiles and ceramics were found. The excavation plans are in the Polvora Museum. Since 1963, it has been classified as Portuguese heritage and can only be accessed on guided tours organized by the city council. Otherwise, you can only view this site from a distance.
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Concretamente, nos encontramos en Leceia, situada en Barcarena Oeiras, una zona urbana en la que hay diferentes opciones para desplazarse: tren, autobús, taxi o Uber. Una de las cosas que destaca de esta zona es que cuenta con dos reservas naturales, una con una cueva y otra con el famoso Castro de Leceia. También hay una bonita iglesia y un mirador con vistas al famoso río Tajo y a la zona de Oeiras.
Castro de Leceia también conocido como el asentamiento calcolítico de Leceia o Estación Eneolítica de Leceia, es un antiguo asentamiento habitado durante aproximadamente 1000 años, entre el final del Neolítico y el Calcolítico. Este castro está conectado con las cuevas del Carrascal. Tiene una superficie de 10 000 m² y en 1914 Leite de Vasconcellos llevó a cabo excavaciones en las que se encontraron textiles y cerámicas. Los planos de la excavación se conservan en el Museo Polvora. Desde 1963, está clasificado como patrimonio portugués y solo se puede acceder a él mediante visitas guiadas organizadas por el ayuntamiento. De lo contrario, solo se puede ver este yacimiento desde la distancia.
Another positive aspect of this place is that there is a trail that starts in the center and ends at the viewpoint. It is about 2 kilometers long, starting at the Leceia cave. Unfortunately, access to the cave has been closed to the public due to vandalism and the risk of collapse. For safety reasons, only professionals with a permit are allowed to enter. However, you can find photos of the cave here. After passing through the urban area of Leceia and the Barcarena mountain, you can access this viewpoint, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the river and Oeiras.
Although this area is being lost over time due to human activity, I enjoyed visiting this place. I think it is very beautiful, but I would have liked to have taken a tour of the Castro, where I could have explored the ruins and learned more about the country's past.
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Otro aspecto positivo de este lugar es que hay un sendero que comienza en el centro y termina en el mirador. Tiene una longitud de unos 2 kilómetros y comienza en la cueva de Leceia. Lamentablemente, el acceso a la cueva se ha cerrado al público debido al vandalismo y al riesgo de derrumbe. Por razones de seguridad, solo se permite la entrada a profesionales con permiso. Sin embargo, puedes encontrar fotos de la cueva aquí. Después de pasar por la zona urbana de Leceia y la montaña Barcarena, se puede acceder a este mirador, desde donde se puede disfrutar de una hermosa vista del río y de Oeiras.
Aunque esta zona se está perdiendo con el paso del tiempo debido a la actividad humana, disfruté visitando este lugar. Creo que es muy bonito, pero me hubiera gustado hacer una visita guiada al Castro, donde podría haber explorado las ruinas y aprendido más sobre el pasado del país.
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Visitei a Leceia uma vez, mas nunca consegui chegar ao marco geodésico, haha
Your photos with rounded squares are simply cute! Wonderful experience :) :)