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Best Historical Landmarks to Explore in Santiago do Cacém

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Santiago do Cacém is a city overseeing 8 parish towns in rural Alentejo. Its general character is very simple and hardly feels like a city at all but still serves as a municipal centre for the daily lives of almost 30 thousand people, who depend on Santiago for its hospital, courthouse, council and schools.

Its main livelihood has, since the Bronze age, been mining, naval and agricultural commerce. Santiago’s history has many landmarks that attest to its advantage point past the hills overlooking the coast.

Best Hiking Trails in Serra da Freita

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Did you know that one of the tallest waterfalls of Europe is in Portugal? You didn’t? Well, now you do! It is located in Serra da Freita, and its name is Frecha da Mizarela. But this is not the only reason why you should visit Serra da Freita (although it is a strong one): caught right between Aveiro and Porto, this is a place you can’t miss when visiting Portugal. Still pretty much unknown, there are endless wonders to discover here. The water is clean, the air is fresh, and the views are out of this world. Even rocks are interesting here!

A Short Guide to Bica Santa in Alentejo

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The Bica Santa, is a natural water fountain about 2km outside the town of Cercal do Alentejo. The fountain is still frequently used by the local population and has been revered for its crystal clear quality but also its association with the apparition of Saint Mary after a long drought. The Bica is a pristine natural location on the first stretch of a dirt road outside the town towards the Historical Trail of the Vicentina Route towards São Luís.