Cetobriga Roman Ruins in Setubal

nice site of what was once a very large salted fish factory. the site is pretty well preserved and there are good informational signs. a guided tour is also available. would give more stars, but overall the site is just so small. taking a very slow leisurely pace, it only takes about 20mins. there is a port-o-potty on site, and some parking. wifi is intermittent, so bring cash to pay just in case they cant get connection for credit cards. the road to the ruins is like a little off-road trek, and you can see all the people clamming in the flats. whats nice is you can drive up to the ruins, park, and explore the area for free. only the actual ruins site, behind a gate, costs.

Local pouco adequado a paragens para explicação quando está sol. Visita guiada um pouco extensa. Casas de banho pouco adequadas.

Nos sorprendió agradablemente, estas ruinas que no son tan pequeñas y que están relativamente bien conservadas. Hay que entrar por un camino de tierra de unos dos kms. y pagar 6€ o 5€ si eres mayor de 65 años. Quizás algo elevado en mi opinión. Lo mejorable, es que hay reconstrucciones algo bastas y se notan muchísimo. Que hay escasa información y que los baños son lamentables tipo portátil. Pero en general no esperas encontrar esas ruinas en esa zona y es una visita que no defrauda aunque no la considero imprescindible.

Que nadie venga hasta aquí solo por verlo. No es de recibo que cobren 6€ por lo que es y el mal acceso que tiene, cuando pagas solo 12 por ver el anfiteatro y el teatro romanos de Mérida. Debería ser gratis.

Camino de cabras para llegar al sitio y seis euros para ver algo que se queda simplemente en curioso. Me gusta mucho la historia de Roma y he visitado mucho asentamiento romano y este no vale la pena si no es de paso y gratis. Encima a mi amigo Juanje le ha picado una mosca negra y le ha dejado el brazo de pena.

Way overpriced for what it is. 15 minutes visit for 6 euro.

Local fantástico. É pena não existir mais escavações, pois da para ver que existe muita por descobrir. Os 6 euros de entrada, deveriam ser empregues em novas descobertas. A envolvente da zona deveria estar mais limpa,tem muito potencial.

Se ve muy claro las estancias y zonas de fabricación del garum. Quizás falta información sobre el sistema de producción y el porqué del reparto de las zonas industriales. Cerca hay una zona de playa bonita de visitar también

Muito bonito mas , escavação parou no tempo não fizeram nada de novo e levar 6€por pessoa é um roubo

Very well presented, not too big.

Historia en un paraje espectacular. Merece la pena.

Not much to see, overpriced and overrated.

Price is outrageous for a 5 minute walk of ruins

Visite sympa avec jolis points de vue sur la baie et les ruinesMais un tarif un peu excessif (très petit 30 min max en prenant des poses.

Do not try to access with a bicycle its difficult as the road is very bad and cars passing by from next to you

The guided tour was fantastic!

Fizemos a visita guiada com a arqueóloga Ines e gostamos imenso. Explicou comImensa paciência já que ia com 4 netos . Recomendo. Indicou na Carrasqueira um lugar para comermos o arroz de Lingueirão, maravilhoso e a um preço bem mais interessante que nos restaurantes da Comporta.

Amazing ruins of a Roman production site for Garum. The tour guides are knowledgeable and lively. SPQR, citizen!

Fantástico sítio. Adorava poder andar no terreno e poder entrar em todo o lado. Compreendo que não pode ser mas tenho pena. Muito bem sinalizado, bons painéis informativos. Muito simpático o segurança que nos informou de tudo ,nos sinalizou os wcs, se prestou a oferecer um copo de água ou sítio para encher garrafas. Tudo muito bom.

Muito bem preservado a nível arqueológico. Pensa não estar mais bem divulgado.

Nothing special but worth a visit when you are in the area

Bel endroit au bout dun chemin de 3 km...par contre le prix est peu attractif...plus de 65 ans 5 euros

Absolutrly fabulous site. One of the major commercial centers of the Roman Empire. Conquered in 136 B.C. conimbriga was named Oppidum, and the road connected Cimbra (Aeminiumand Tomar (SelliumPortugal. The ruins were "rediscovered" in 1899 but serious archaeological restoration only began in the 1930s. This is an ongoing endeavor and a fabulous visit. There is also a well developed museum with excelkent displays on site. It is a BIG site so be prepared for some walking.

Super. Clean and really interesting.

Ruínas ainda a serem descobertas contudo podiam estar mais bem preservados o espaços circundantes. Maus acessos.Compensação pela simpatia das funcionárias.

Very interesting archeological site. Theres a boardwalk, so walking is easy. Its handicap-accessible. It cost 6 or 7 euros per adult with discounts for kids and elderly people. If you take your time and read everything, itll take around 1 hour to see everything.

Impressive

Local com ruínas da comunidade romana que ali viveuO acesso Costa 6 euros, para percorrer um pequeno trecho com 7 ruínas, todas elas bem explicadas por placas e alguns objetos conservados da época.Vale a visita

Après 3km en voiture dans un chemin à travers forêtTrès intéressant à voir le tarif est trop cher vu la petite tailles des ruines a visiterMais je pense que sa va sagrandir étant donner quil y avait des fouilles archéologiques sur le terrain dà côté avec dautres ruines mais pour le moment 6€ cest trop cherSimpa a voir!

Nice ruins of old Roman ruins. Well described on the signs around the cite. Can really recommend it. A liite bit of road bit well woth it. Takes max 1h to view the site.

Great views, especially at the end of the day. I recommend it highly

Bons acessos para o espaço geral das ruínas. Apenas algumas áreas não estão disponíveis para cadeiras de rodas. É um museu a céu aberto em que ainda se está a descobrir mais coisas.

Beautiful place...calm and relaxing. Nothing there apart from the ruins but the view is amazing.

Interesting place

Historical ruins. Interesting, plenty of explanations about the history and what you are seeing. Its not too big and the entrance is paid. However theres a site still not open to the public with excavations in progress. The road to reach the ruins is dirt and only fits one car in some places. Recommended to drive slowly specially around bends.

Expensive

Amazing 😍

Its good but ticket is not worth.

Short but very interesting tour. Guides are very friendly and fluent in english. The abandoned boats on the beach near the ruins are also recommendable.

Beautifully hidden at the end of a rocky path. Lovely view, worth the bikeride. Loved the fact that the entrance fee for hikers and bikers was 2 euros cheaper than the entrance fee if you come by car. Best way to preserve the tranquility.

Great experience for adults and kids

A very interesting site. The most important salted fish factory in all Roman Empire, you can see where they worked, bathed, died and even where Roman tourists ised to go. I found it amazing especially because tjere is a mix of Roman and Christian culture when the latter was not yet the official religion. There are so many ruins under the sand dunes yet to uncover. Amazing.

The guide was very nice and helpful

Ancient history is always fascinating. Unfortunately not so ancient ship wrecks litter the beach.

Nice small archaeological site, easy to walk around, very interesting: it used to be an island

The Romans built the first factory in Portugal at this site salting and drying cod fish, exporting the finished product all along the Mediterranean Sea. There skills in building and planning using Sea water is astounding.

A trip in history

What a find... Just happened to drive by and found this place... Only 2 other ppl here... 1st century Roman fish salting business... 2 min from ferry

Great opportunity to learn about the Roman Empire and its footprint in Portugal.

Nice site, can see in «1 hour. Much of it not protected. Much being eroded into the bay as we speak. Shame Portugal should value the history more...