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Convento dos Franciscanos / Convento de São José
- heritage
Largo de São Sebastião
3660-441, São Pedro do Sul
A former monastery founded in 1725 to serve as a hospital and hostel for the friars of the Third Order who used the thermal baths. The convent area consists of the temple, cloister, and monastic outbuildings. Of the former monastery, only the church remains, with the interior featuring tiles and the image of the Virgin and Child. It has a working carillon and is occasionally open for classical music and traditional regional music concerts.
Miradouro de São Pedro do Sul
- country
- leisure
EN16
3660, São Pedro Do Sul
Located on the roadside, it offers a magnificent view of downtown São Pedro do Sul and the mountains surrounding the village.
Castro do Cárcoda
- heritage
Carvalhais
3660-075, Carvalhais
The hillfort is located midway up the slopes of the Serra da Arada, covering an area of over seven hectares and rising 610 meters above sea level. Carvings of the basic rock art typology of the Northwest Peninsula were discovered, concluding that it was inhabited between the 7th century BC and the 4th century AD. Remains of over 25 houses with circular, oval, and rectangular plans remain. The settlement was defended by a triple wall with a perimeter of 660 meters.
Passeio pelo Rio nas Termas de São Pedro do Sul
- country
Rua Principal
3660, Termas
Located next to the river beach, this space offers rowboats and pedal boats for a river cruise. A great way to spend an afternoon reconnecting with nature!
Poço Azul
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- country
Poço Azul
3660, Santa Cruz da Trapa
Poço Azul is a rocky area with very clean running water, small waterfalls, and a deep lagoon, making it ideal for swimming. It's well-marked and easily accessible.
Área de Lazer de Alagoa
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Serra da Freita
3660, Serra da Freita
Leisure area located at the top of Serra da Freita, with picnic areas, clearly marked hiking trails and viewpoints with views of Serra da Arada and Serra da Gralheira, among others.
Igreja de Porto Covo
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Largo Marquês de Pombal
7520, Porto Covo
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
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Herdade do Pessegueiro e Ilha do Pessegueiro
7520-421, Ilha do Pessegueiro
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 reign of King Pedro II, a new fort was built, which currently lies in ruins.
Museu de Sines / Casa de Vasco da Gama
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Largo Poeta Bocage - Castelo de Sines
7520-152, 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 archaeological collections. Some parts of the facilities dedicated to Vasco da Gama are of great interest, including his biography, the house where he lived, and his role in Portuguese maritime history.
Tesouro de Nossa Senhora das Salas
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Largo da Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Salas
7520, 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.