The caves, which gave the village its name, are a group of underground tunnels, classified as Property of Public Interest in 1943. The network of tunnels used to be under almost the entire hill where the town is set. However, only a part of the path is now accessible. 

The geology of the ground, soft limestone known as “tufa”, explains the relative ease with which men carved this singular archaeological gem a long time ago.

Note: contact the Civil Parish of the Union of Torres Novas - São Pedro, Lapas and Ribeira Branca. 

Phone number: +351 249 813 939

Address:

Largo das Catacumbas, 2350 Lapas, Torres Novas

GPS coordinates: 39º29’34.58”N 8º33’14.40”W

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday – 8:30 to 17:30

Free entrance