Sines
Sines is located on the southwest coast of Alentejo and the southern part of the County, is part of the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, which stretches from Are the Algarve Torpes. The capital of the County is the birthplace of Vasco da Gama, discoverer of the sea route to India. Be sure to visit the castle of Sines, Vasco da Gama (Sines Museum), the Chiesa Madre (mother church) of San Salvador, the statue of Vasco da Gama (tribute of Sinienses) and the Church of Nossa Senhora das Salas. Walk in the historical center of the city is mandatory. This extends along the cliff, from the castle to Fort of Ravelin. Stepping through the marginal, will meet the numerous beaches of the municipality which are characterized by diversity and great beauty: the hidden by towering coy tour escarpments, the extensive beaches, perfect for hiking. The food press for fish dishes, with highlight to the grills, seafood and bread and feijoada of búzios. Sweeten the meal with a "Vasco", Small cake to almond base. In one of the many terraces enjoy the salads and snacks typical of the area. Sines is the stage of the World Music Festival that, every year, brings renowned artists to the city and thousands of people who do not want to lose the most famous event of "world music" of the country. Discover the beauty of Porto Covo, Alentejo, typical village where stands out the Largo do Marquês do Pombal, inspired in the Baixa Pombalina.
What to do in Sines
Travel Guide
Up to date tourist information about the city's top attractions
Rural Tourism in Alentejo Next to the Beach
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Where to eat in Sines
Contemporary, International
25.00 €
Restaurante da Chef Ana Moura, que regressou às suas raízes familiares, dando o nome do avô ao espa…
Portuguese, Vegetarian
25.00 €
Result of the reconversion of the old train Station of Sines, the Station's Pier seafood restaurant…
Contemporary, Portuguese
20.00 €
À frente da cozinha do restaurante instalado no edifício da Ordem dos Médicos, em Sines, Luís Alves…
Portuguese
10.00 €
Portuguese regional food at prices attractive, in a friendly and cosy space.
Portuguese
20.00 €
A restaurant located near the São Torpes beach. It serves fine fish and shellfish dishes and some g…
Portuguese
15.00 €
A friendly, peaceful house, where one can enjoy quality seafood. Small wine list.
Portuguese
15.00 €
The North Star restaurant is right on the beach. Has good regional dishes and a lot of variety of f…
Portuguese
15.00 €
A restaurant located by the sea, by the beach of São Torpes, that serves regional dishes.
International, Portuguese
30.00 €
Liderado pelo chef Ricardo Leite, serve uma ementa muito marcada pelos produtos locais, numa experi…
Where to sleep in Sines
Esta antiga Escola Primária estava abandonada até ao dia em que duas irmãs a transformaram num espaço pleno de vida e paixão. Um local votado à tranquilidade -…
Beautiful fully equipped houses with splendid views. It has a T0, T1 + 1, T2 and a studio.
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