Sines

Centro de Artes de Sines

Sines

Modern infrastructure located in the historic area of ​​Sines. It features a library and exhibition center. It presents various theater plays and art shows daily.

Capela de Nossa Senhora das Salvas ou das Salas

Sines

This 16th-century chapel preserves the Manueline portal and inscribed tombstones on its main façade. On both sides are buttresses, topped by conical pinnacles, supporting the coffered vault covering the chapel's single nave. The walls are covered in 18th-century tiles. It …

Igreja Matriz de São Salvador

Sines

It was here that, at the age of 11 or 12, Vasco da Gama, along with three of his brothers, received his prima tonsure and became a member of the Order of Santiago. In the 18th century, the medieval church, …

Praia Grande de Porto Covo

Sines

A beach dotted with rocks, it's very popular in the summer due to its location, beauty, and temperatures. It offers volleyball and good surfing conditions. It has a beach bar.

Museu de Sines / Casa de Vasco da Gama

Sines

The main building of the Sines Museum and the Vasco da Gama House, located in the castle's inner buildings, were inaugurated in 2008. The main building houses an exhibition dedicated to the 20th century in Sines, as well as some …

Igreja de Porto Covo

Sines

Church with a stepped plan consisting of a nave and a narrower chancel, with the sacristy to the right.

Forte da Ilha do Pessegueiro / Forte de Santo Alberto do Pessegueiro

Sines

This fort, built by Philip III in 1603, is located on Pessegueiro Island, south of Porto Covo. During the Restoration War, this fortification suffered several Castilian attacks and was severely damaged. At the end of the 17th century, during the …

Tesouro de Nossa Senhora das Salas

Sines

This historic building was rebuilt in 1585 by King Felipe I and converted to cultural use in 1990. The museum includes pieces from the Paleolithic to the Baroque. Its main collection is the punic treasure of Gaio.

Porto de Recreio e Marina do Porto de Sines

Sines

A small marina with limited capacity. Located in a densely industrialized area, it has good access. Fifty meters away, there is a small, modern marina exclusively for sailboats.

Praia Vasco da Gama

Sines

A very beautiful beach, located in front of the castle where Vasco da Gama was born and next to the fishing and recreational port. A young crowd and nightlife are also available. A good-quality restaurant.

Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro

Sines

A very touristy, somewhat rocky beach, located just beyond Porto Covo and directly across from the island that gives it its name. There are several restaurants serving local snacks.

Ilha do Pessegueiro

Sines

An island off the Alentejo coast, near the town of Porto Covo. It is part of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. The island houses a fort built by Philip III in 1603.