Alto das Rolas

Alto das Rolas is a hill in Azeitão, Setúbal and has an elevation of 93 metres. Alto das Rolas is situated nearby to the locality Portinho da Arrábida, as well as near the hamlet Vila Fresca.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Roman ruins of Creiro and Quinta da Bacalhoa.

Roman ruins of Creiro

Nature reserve

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The Roman ruins of Creiro are situated in the Arrábida Natural Park above Creiro Beach in the Setúbal District of Portugal. They are ruins of a fish-salting factory and Roman baths, dating back to the days when the province of Lusitania formed part of the Roman Empire.

Quinta da Bacalhoa

Nature reserve

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Quinta da Bacalhoa is a nature reserve, which is situated 3 km north of Alto das Rolas.

Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida

Castle

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The Fort Santa Maria da Arrábida also referred to as Fort Nossa Senhora da Arrábida, Fort of Arrábida and Fort of Portinho da Arrábida, is located at the foot of the southern slope of the mountain range of the same name, in a dominant position to southwest of Portinho da Arrábida, on the northern bank of the Sado River, in the Municipality and District of Setúbal, in Portugal. Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida is situated 3 km south of Alto das Rolas.