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Sines

The Sines Coast


Code:
SNS PR1
Geographical location: Sines
Type: Circular walk
Main themes: Coast, heritage, rurality
Distance: 11.2 km
Approximate duration: 3 hours
Type of surface: Urban paths, clifftop trails, beach trails, country paths
Ascent/descent: 166 m
Minimum altitude: 5 m
Maximum altitude: 58 m
Level of difficulty: Medium
Accessibility: Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Certifications: Approved by the FCMP (Portuguese Camping and Mountaineering Federation)
Start and finish: The Seafront Avenue at Vasco da Gama Beach
Geographical coordinates: N37º57'15',30'' W08º52'01,47''
Geographical coordinates: 37.954316º -08.967269º
Where to park: Car parking available at the site.


Useful Contacts:

Sines Tourist Office
Telephone: +351 269 860 095

Jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, the Sines Peninsula is the westernmost point on the entire Alentejo coast. As a result of its connection to the sea, Sines is a port city, traditionally a base for fishing and, in the last few decades, an important deep-water port where there is a major maritime port. However, the good organisation of the territory in Sines means that magnificent scenery can be enjoyed along the coast, practically on the doorstep of the traditional and historical urban centre.