The Cabezo Menhir
The Cabezo menhir awaits you in Alcántara. A prehistoric giant weighing twelve tonnes which, after centuries of lying down and taking a nap, has risen to its feet once more. Come and decipher its mysterious carvings and discover the town’s dolmens.

Do you remember Obélix? Well, here you’ll get an idea of the strength that Panoramix’s magic potion gave him. The spectacular Cabezo menhir awaits you in Alcántara ready to impress you with its magnificent 4.65 metres tall and weighing over twelve tonnes of pure granite Tajo Internacional brand.

This prehistoric giant spent a long time napping whilst lying in the fields, but in 2015 the archaeologists decided to end their break and They stuck him in there again on the earth with pride, so that it might shine once more beneath the sky.

If you look closely, you’ll be able to discover their mysterious prehistoric engravings and some curious circular bowls which look like a real star map carved into the rock. Could it be a mark of territory, a solar amulet or a phallic totem? Or perhaps all of these at once.

The PR-CC 105 trail Roman Bridge at Alcántara It takes you to this magical place where no one can resist taking a selfie. A colossal prehistoric adventure!

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