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Igreja Matriz de Santiago do Cacém/ Tesouro da Colegiada de Santiago
- heritage
Rua do Castelo
7540, Santiago do Cacém
In this church, a special note to the lateral portico, to the dome that covers the high choir and to a stone 14th century gothic carving that represents Santiago fighting the moors. As the centuries passed, the building went through changes, thus showing vestiges of several epochs. The central and lateral naves, the Sun Door with a broken archivolt, the carvings by the choir and the tomb of Álvaro Mendes Brito are gothic examples. The manuelin style can also be seen on the nave. It has also baroque features. And then there are still the altars and the pulpit in …
Castelo de Santiago do Cacém
- heritage
Rua de Santiago
7540, Santiago do Cacém
This castle has a rectangular plan and was probably founded during the morrish occupation. Conquered by the Portuguese crown in 1217, the king Dom Afonso II orderd the construction of a castle on the site and donated it to the religious Order of Santiago. With the passing of the years and after losing its military functions, it went through a decaying process. Inside there are vestiges of a cistern and several constructions.
Praia da Costa de Santo André
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Praia da Costa de Santo André
7500, Lagoa de Santo André
A beach surrounded by dunes, attended by youngsters and linked to the Santo André lagoon.Very lively evenings.
Moinho da Quintinha/ Cumeada
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Estrada das Cumeadas
7540, Santiago do Cacém
A masonry mill with a conical tower. It has been functioning since 1982. Everitime the weather permits it, the tourists may watch the traditional procedures of grinding the cereals. The Quintinha Mill is the only current school about mills in Portugal.
Reserva Natural das Lagoas de Santo André e Sancha
- country
Santo André
7500-110, Vila Nova de Santo André
A natural reservation sinc the beginning of the century, the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons are a 1.5 km long maritime stretch of land, located in the north of the Alentejo region, to the north of Sines. In this place, one can find several different bird species. The Lagoon also houses a colony of purple herons.
Parque Urbano Rio de Figueira
- country
- leisure
Santiago do Cacém
7540, Vila Nova de Santo André
A nice park with many green areas. Ideal for a stroll or even for playing basketball or tennis. It has also a maintenance circuit, swimming pools, a picnic area and a playground. Leisure and resting space.
Herdade da Matinha
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Herdade da Matinha
7555-342, Cercal do Alentejo
Os quartos não têm televisão e o aviso é feito só para que se compreenda como se vivem os dias por aqui. Num sereno vale da Serra do Cercal, rodeado por frondosos jardins recheados de recantos intimistas e decorados a preceito numa estética que combina luxo e design com elementos rústicos, este típico monte alentejano estende-se ao longo de cinco casas, totalizando 35 quartos todos com alpendre, terraço ou varanda. Tem piscina exterior e muito espaço ao ar livre para explorar. Há aulas de ioga, surf e equitação por marcação e um restaurante com tempero familiar.
Parque de Campismo da Lagoa de Santo André
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EM544 - Lagoa de Santo André
7500-024, Santo André
The campsite Lagoa de Santo André offers a location is exceptionally located in the nature reserve of the Lagoons of Santo André and Sancha and in the proximity of the sea, ideal for all lovers of beach and nautical activities. Provides bungalows and rental service offers numerous sports and leisure activities, with emphasis on the footpaths.
Reserva Alecrim Eco Suites & Glamping
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Ademas
7540-051, Santa Cruz
The word that best describes the echo Suites Resort is nature. Created in 2011, this accommodation was built in a sustainable way, being composed of six rooms, decorated appealingly, where the rustic merges with the modern harmoniously. Besides being just minutes from the beach and close to the nature reserve of the Lagoa de Santo André, there are several activities achievable within the resort, such as tours of the vineyard, a dip in the pool, which also invites you to watch the sunset.