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Ruins of the Old Seca do Bacalhau Factory
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Pacmen64 🇵🇹
August 17, 2025
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This was a former cod factory founded in the 1950s, ‘Seca do Bacalhau’ meaning ‘Dry of Cod’ in Portuguese. It’s a large site with a lighthouse, water tower, fish farming …
Pacmen64 🇵🇹
August 17, 2025
Hiking
The three cod drying areas of Alcochete have been closed and abandoned for over four decades. With one exception, the land was sold to companies whose activities have nothing to do with curing or selling the "faithful friend."
Since the municipality was interested in the added value of future businesses, the local Master Plan (PDM) began in 1997 to allow these spaces to be used for tourism and leisure activities. There are already plans to build hotels.
Since the municipality was interested in the added value of future businesses, the local Master Plan (PDM) began in 1997 to allow these spaces to be used for tourism and leisure activities. There are already plans to build hotels.
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8.70km
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 50 m
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