Sines is halfway between Setúbal and Odeceixe.
- Sines_By Georges Jansoone
To the north is a continuous line of huge sandy beaches. To the south, a thousand and one beaches divided by tall cliffs that offer magnificent sunsets.
- Casas de Sines_By Claus Bunks aka Afrobrasil
The historic centre of Sines includes most of the town, overlooking the bay from the top of the cliff. From the Castle to the Revelim Fort, there is plenty to see and feel:
- the streets around the old medieval thoroughfares – Rua Cândido dos Reis and Rua Teófilo Braga;
- Largo dos Penedos, the square from where fishermen “judge” the sea;
- Rua Vasco da Gama.
The bay, a facilitator of sea trade, has attracted successive communities to settle here. Carthaginians, Romans and Muslims were all attracted by the privileged location that has always marked the role of Sines: the main port on Portugal’s Atlantic coast.
- Castelo de Sines_By Georges Jansoone
The Castle, dating from the Medieval Era, offers a spectacular view of the bay. The Keep now houses Casa de Vasco da Gama, a centre where a multimedia installation presents the life and travels of the explorer and the Portuguese voyages of discovery. The fishing port is also a must-see. This colourful and lively port reminds us of the origins and charms of Sines as a fishing village. Are you hungry? It’s time to sample the local food. It will be as memorable as the next stop that we are going to suggest: Porto Covo.