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Praia da Costa de Santo André
- beach
Praia da Costa de Santo André
7500, Lagoa de Santo André
A beach surrounded by dunes, popular with young people, and connected to the Santo André lagoon. There's a wide variety of restaurants, where you can sample the famous Caldeirada and Eel Stew. Nighttime entertainment is guaranteed.
Moinho da Quintinha/ Cumeada
- heritage
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.
Reserva Natural das Lagoas de Santo André e Sancha
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Santo André
7500-110, Vila Nova de Santo André
A nature reserve since the beginning of the century, it includes the Santo André and Sancha lagoons, as well as a system of small freshwater lagoons formed in dune depressions. It extends along a 16-km coastal strip, including a terrestrial sector of varying width, ranging from 2 to 3 km, and a marine sector measuring 1.5 km. In total, the occupied area is 5,247 hectares, of which 3,110 hectares correspond to the terrestrial portion and 2,137 hectares correspond to the marine portion. This area is home to a variety of birds, including aquatic birds and passerines. It is also worth …
Parque Urbano Rio de Figueira
- country
- leisure
Santiago do Cacém
7540, Vila Nova de Santo André
A beautiful park full of green spaces. It's the ideal place to stroll or play some soccer or tennis. It also has a fitness circuit, swimming pools, a picnic area, and a playground.
Rota da Cortiça
- heritage
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.
Serra do Caldeirão
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Serra do Caldeirão
8150, São Brás de Alportel
This mountain range is bordered to the north by the transition area to the Beja clay and pre-clay region, to the east by the Guadiana River, to the west by the Serra de Monchique, and to the south by the Barrocal Algarvio. It is therefore located in the central part of the Algarve, belonging to the Old Massif, in southern Portugal. The maximum altitude is 577 meters, reached at Pico do Mu, and its vegetation has characteristics typical of the Algarve region. It has very low population density, with a resident population of approximately 70,000.
Parque dos Poetas
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- leisure
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8150, São Brás de Alportel
Parque dos Poetas is a secluded and peaceful place, with trees and grassy areas. It offers beautiful views and is ideal for relaxing in peace and quiet.
Miradouro do Alto da Arroteia
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- leisure
Alto da Arroteia
8150, São Brás de Alportel
A lookout point located at an altitude of 368 meters. This leisure area offers views of the mountains and the sea, in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Algarve's interior.
Miradouro das Castanhas
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- leisure
São Brás de Alportel
8150, São Brás de Alportel
The Castanhas Viewpoint is located at an altitude of 330 meters. From here, you can see the village and the sea. It's a perfect spot for leisure and relaxation.
Porta da Zona Rural do Palácio Episcopal
- heritage
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.