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Statue of Vasco da Gama (Sines)

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Statue of Vasco da Gama (Sines)

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Location: Sines, Setúbal, Portugal

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1. North Coast Beach – The Streets of Sines loop from Cova do Lago

9.03km

02:22

60m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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2. Castle of Sines – The Streets of Sines loop from Dom Pedro II

6.22km

01:39

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Streets of Sines – Sines Old Town loop from Bairro 1º de Maio

5.67km

01:31

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Marian & 🐾

March 5, 2023

The birthplace of Vasco da Gama also had a monument erected in his honor in front of the Castle. One of the castle towers houses the Vasco da Gama house with a multimedia presentation about his life in Sines and his discoveries that changed the world; a contemporary exhibition within the historic walls.

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JakobusPilger

April 20, 2025

If one were to survey the most important European explorers, the name "Vasco da Gama" would certainly be mentioned quite often, alongside the Genoese-born "Christopher Columbus," who, on behalf of the Spanish crown, sought the sea route to India and (without even realizing it) discovered America. Born here in Sines around 1469, he enjoyed the trust of King Manuel I, on whose behalf he was to explore the southern sea route to India. In 1498, he successfully circumnavigated the Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) and continued on to India, where he became its second viceroy. Vasco da Gama died in 1524. His homeland honors him with this monument.

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Latschi

September 9, 2024

Beautiful place with monument and view of the sea.

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Location: Sines, Setúbal, Portugal

Statue of Vasco da Gama (Sines)

1. North Coast Beach – The Streets of Sines loop from Cova do Lago

2. Castle of Sines – The Streets of Sines loop from Dom Pedro II

3. The Streets of Sines – Sines Old Town loop from Bairro 1º de Maio

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