Guidebook for Santiago do Cacém
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Ruínas Romanas de Miróbriga
The oldest Roman remains in Portugal (IV BC)
Municipal Garden of Santiago do Cacém
Council House and garden to stay under the shade
Wonderful quiet garden area for walks and reading under the sun (shaded)
Tapada dos Condes de Avillez
Wonderful quiet garden area for walks and reading under the sun (shaded)
Local public hospital (NO maternity area) with pediatrician doctor (rather good assistance)
11 residents recomanen
Unidade Local de Saúde do Litoral Alentejano, EPE
Local public hospital (NO maternity area) with pediatrician doctor (rather good assistance)
Kids-friendly beach, quite safe for swimming too; parking spaces, surfing, walks & cafeterias/restaurants with fresh fish
16 residents recomanen
Praia de São Torpes
Kids-friendly beach, quite safe for swimming too; parking spaces, surfing, walks & cafeterias/restaurants with fresh fish
Ginétria
N.º 7 Rua dos CedrosMaternal/women's clinic
SECONDARY SCHOOL MANUEL DA FONSECA
High school building (secondary)
Train station no longer used but has a bar in the building with billiards; one can access the old train station to watch the typical tiles showing local traditional crafts & works
20 residents recomanen
Santiago do Cacém
Train station no longer used but has a bar in the building with billiards; one can access the old train station to watch the typical tiles showing local traditional crafts & works
Abela
Old fashioned town with interesting church & agriculture museum
São Francisco da Serra
Small town with restaurants (typical food)
Archeological remains (pre-historic Cistas das Pedras Brancas tombs) can be visited; nearby Lagoa de Melides beach.
Vale Figueira
Archeological remains (pre-historic Cistas das Pedras Brancas tombs) can be visited; nearby Lagoa de Melides beach.
Shopping
Intermarché
Supermarket with almost all requirements
Tabacaria E Papelaria Santiago
Newspapers, toys, magazines
Entertainment & Activities
Parc Safari Badoca
Safari Park with several animals to see live
Municipal shaded park with open swimming pool (for kids & adults), cafeteria, basket ball courts; barbecue space
9 residents recomanen
Park Figueira River Urban
Municipal shaded park with open swimming pool (for kids & adults), cafeteria, basket ball courts; barbecue space
Essentials
Supermercado Popular
11 R. MoçambiqueNearby local groceries shop
Food Scene
Very good Portuguese cuisine, friendly, small parking area though parking near the Intermarché is available. CLOSED on Saturdays & Sundays. Lunch & dinner provided. Advisable book advance if more 4
20 residents recomanen
Santiago do Cacém
Very good Portuguese cuisine, friendly, small parking area though parking near the Intermarché is available. CLOSED on Saturdays & Sundays. Lunch & dinner provided. Advisable book advance if more 4
Tia Rosa
On the way to beaches (National road 261 to Troia); parking available
Padarias Artur Calado
3 Tv. do PassadiçoBaker and pastries provider
Town famous for its honey. Good & cheap restaurants; local water source where children can swim in the pond
10 residents recomanen
Melides
Town famous for its honey. Good & cheap restaurants; local water source where children can swim in the pond
Arts & Culture
Municipal museum with old fashioned set up rooms to show traditional life
Municipal Museum of Santiago do Cacém
Municipal museum with old fashioned set up rooms to show traditional life
Discoteca Alexander´s
Dancing & public house with karting, group games
Municipal Library with books, films, DVD's & VHS cassettes viewing in several languages & for rental as well.
Municipal Library Manuel José do Tojal
7E2 Passeio das BarcasMunicipal Library with books, films, DVD's & VHS cassettes viewing in several languages & for rental as well.
Sightseeing
Wild island nearby Sines & Porto Côvo; can be visited by local service with boat to watch birds & sighseeing
28 residents recomanen
Platja de l'illa de Pessegueiro
Wild island nearby Sines & Porto Côvo; can be visited by local service with boat to watch birds & sighseeing
Barragem de Morgavel
Artificial dam where one may do canoeing, fishing & bird watching
Lagoa da Sancha
Guided visits (walks) around the lagoon; nearby beaches on the Atlantic Ocean