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Sines is located in the Alentejo Region of Portugal. As a part of the Setubal District, Sines forms its own Municipality with the same name, which lies on the Alentejo Litoral. The official name of the city is Concelho de Sines. The population in Sines reaches approximately 14,260 inhabitants.

Top Attractions within Sines

The Monument of Vasco Da Gama is the way in which the city of Sines has chosen to honor this personality. The fact is the Vasco da Gama was actually christened in the local church of the community and that his father was the alcade-mor of the castle located here. The imposing statue of Vasco da Gama is one of the main attractions of the city.

The Castle of Sines was built in 1362, in the attempt to form a stronger center for the community and to have a certain defensive mechanism against the pirates that were always raiding the coasts in those times. The castle is an important landmark for the community and it is one of its most valued touristic attractions, which showcases the past of the city and its style in history.

The Arts Center of Sines is the best provider for cultural, artistic and educational activities in the region. The center can offer people a way to access cultural events and manifestations. This means that you can see live performances of artistic value here, but also that you can admire great art exhibitions at the same time. All you have to do is to check the schedule of the venue for the time of your vacation to see what they can offer you in that period.

The Cinema Theater Vasco da Gama is located in Sines. It is the place in which you can find the best entertainment for your vacation, as there are a lot of screened and of live performances to be witnessed here. You can opt for a modern film industry release or you can witness one of the plays that are staged by local performance groups from the Portuguese and from the international repertories.