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Castelo de Santiago do Cacém
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Rua de Santiago
7540, Santiago do Cacém
This castle, which dominates the town, has a rectangular plan and its foundation is attributed to the Islamic period. Definitely conquered from the Moors in 1217, King Afonso II ordered the construction of a castle there, which he donated to the Order of Santiago. Over time, and due to its loss of military function, it began to deteriorate. Within the wall are remains of the citadel, a cistern, and other buildings.
Moinho da Quintinha/ Cumeada
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Estrada das Cumeadas
7540, Santiago do Cacém
A masonry mill with a truncated cone-shaped tower and a rotating cap driven by a windlass. It has been in operation since 1982. Whenever weather permits, tourists can observe the traditional grain milling process. At the beginning of this century, the Quintinha Mill is the only example in Portugal of the beginnings of a milling school.
Rota da Cortiça
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Rua Gago Coutinho, 18
8150-151, São Brás de Alportel
The Cork Route takes you on a journey through the mysteries of the ancient relationship between humans and the cork oak. Through the suggested routes, you'll learn about the stories, techniques of preparing and transforming cork, a popular culture intrinsically linked to this region. Cork is the common thread in six areas of interest: heritage, nature, rural life, tradition, innovation, and knowledge. Each hub explores the cork cycle in its various aspects, from the cork oak forest to the factory, and explores beautiful landscapes. It is uniquely adapted for people with reduced mobility and the blind.
Porta da Zona Rural do Palácio Episcopal
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Rua da Calcadinha Romana
8150, São Brás de Alportel
Monumental portal with a triangular pediment, with an inscription from 1903. The Episcopal Palace was built between the 17th and 18th centuries for the bishops of the Algarve.
Museu Etnográfico do Trajo Algarvio
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Rua Doutor José Dias Sancho, 61
8150-141, São Brás de Alportel
The museum is housed in a building representative of late 19th-century bourgeois architecture. The exhibits include a display of traditional Algarve costumes from the 19th and 20th centuries and a collection of popular religious sculptures. Around twenty antique Algarve vehicles are on display on the farm's premises. There is also an exhibition of harnesses and agricultural implements and an area dedicated to cork.
Calçadinha de São Brás de Alportel
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Rua da Calçadinha Romana
8150, São Brás de Alportel
A Roman-medieval road, a testament to the earliest trade flows in the area. Currently, two sections of the road are uncovered: Section A, 100 meters long, and Section B, 550 meters long.
Poço Velho
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EM1207, 420-A
8150, São Brás de Alportel
Here, at the Mesquita site, José Vicente de Brito, a São Paulo poet, was born and lived. In his memory, a verse of his was placed in Poço Velho. The site honors the poet, who died in 1957.
Igreja Matriz de São Brás de Alportel
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Largo da Igreja
8150-151, São Brás de Alportel
La iglesia tiene planta longitudinal, compuesta por tres naves y cinco tramos. En su interior destaca el baptisterio barroco del siglo XVIII, con un retablo de mármol, único ejemplar en el Algarve.
Aldeia Típica de Alportel
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Alportel
8150, São Brás de Alportel
Narrow cobblestone streets, highlighted by chimneys, ovens, sloping roofs, whitewashed walls, courtyards, and terraces. A stroll leads to tranquility, and the fresh air carries the aroma of rockrose, rosemary, and wildflowers. The historic center of the village of São Brás de Alportel features single-story, whitewashed houses of traditional architecture, as well as the palatial buildings of former cork industrialists and merchants, with tiled facades, carved stonework, and iron balconies.
Percurso de BTT de São Brás de Alportel
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CM1202
8150, São Brás de Alportel
A 20-kilometer bike route. These trails run through the heart of the mountains. An adventure filled with surprises, with sudden descents and steep climbs. The itineraries are tailored to each mountain biker.