Dolmen de Cabaleiros

Tordoya, Spain

Dolmen de Cabaleiros is dated to third millenium BCE. It has seven corner stones and 4x3,4m wide roof stone.

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CP-8401 20, Tordoya, Spain
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Founded: 3000 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Spain

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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jorge sanchez (52 days ago)
Interesting Megalithic Monument perfectly state of conservation
jorge calvo (54 days ago)
Accessible and preserved dolmen. Pay attention because although it is well marked, it is right next to the road and cannot be seen due to the stone fence made for its delimitation.
Eugeniu Zainescu (2 months ago)
I should take better care of it.
Alberto García-Donas (3 months ago)
Dolmen very well preserved, with free access. The visit is highly recommended, since it doesn't take long to see something with so many years of history. There is no parking for the car but you can park in front of a small warehouse that is right next to it.
Alberto Mareque (3 months ago)
The state of conservation is very good, the fact of having access to it makes it very close. It is well kept which is a pleasure
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