The Ermida de São Lourenço is a small temple of circular construction (about 4 meters in diameter), its roof is conical where it has a geodetic vertex. Its entrance consists of a small hall of approximately 6 m2, with its vaulted roof supported by three perfect arches, ending with a small bell tower adorned by an iron cross.
It was built under a cliff, like its “sister” Ermida de S. Pedro, its entrance is facing Southwest, and its access is made from the North side by a small and rustic staircase. Its construction is estimated to have been carried out during the 16th / 17th centuries.
According to the people of Portel, there are around nine chapels / chapels like this one and the other eight can be seen from each. Some in ruins, others transformed and the rest recovered.
Hermitages / Chapels, their location and status.
Chapel of S. Lourenço - N 38 ° 16,562 'W 7 ° 42,970' - Recovered (Cult)
Chapel of S. Pedro - N 38 ° 19,960 'W 7 ° 42,951' - Recovered (Cult)
Chapel of Sra. Da Conceição - N 38 ° 18.774 'W 7 ° 42.544' - Ruins
Chapel of Sta. Catarina - N 38 ° 18.825 'W 7 ° 42.182' - Ruins
Chapel of Mrs. Health - N 38 ° 18.834 'W 7 ° 41.689' - Ruins
S. Bento Chapel - N 38 ° 19.921 'W 7 ° 45.152' - Ruins
S. Brás Chapel - N 38 ° 18.397 'W 7 ° 41.766' - Recovered (Cult - Cemetery)
Chapel of Sto. António - N 38 ° 18.606 'W 7 ° 42.179' - Recovered (Exhibition Hall)
Capela de S. João - N 38 ° 18.445 'W 7 ° 44.897' - Ruins
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