Lapa de Santa Margarida is a natural grout at the base of Arrábida Mountain, where a small altar was erected. The access is done by a narrow path, with over 200 steps, until the sea level. Inside there is a Christian altar with some images and candles. The image of Saint Margaret was initially in this chapel, thus having given her name to this place.

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The chapel was probably built in the 17th or perhaps 18th century, as a place of Christian worship that, most likely, succeeded other previous cults, namely those related to water or even initiation rites linked to the idea of the rebirth of the soul.

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1. Archaeological Site of Creiro – Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel loop from Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida

7.17km

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190m

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2. Archaeological Site of Creiro – Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel loop from Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida

4.38km

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110m

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3. Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel – Formosinho Peak loop from Nature Park of Arrábida

14.6km

05:26

880m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel

1. Archaeological Site of Creiro – Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel loop from Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida

2. Archaeological Site of Creiro – Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel loop from Forte de Santa Maria da Arrábida

3. Lapa de Santa Margarida Cave and Chapel – Formosinho Peak loop from Nature Park of Arrábida

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