Did not expect this to be Sines - Portugal🇵🇹
Good morning guys in this beautiful day! 😉
Today we are in birthplace of my fellow explorer Vasco da Gama - we are in Sines. And if somebody do not know Vasco da Gama is the man who went to India between 1497 and 1499, becoming the first European to get to India by sea, expanding the Portuguese Empire, opening up world trade. And this is his city!
Also in this episode we almost got stuck in the mud, we went to Porto Covo and if you will stick to the end , I will show you the place where some mystical forces did not wanted me to go!👌
About the Sines. It's a Portuguese city and municipality in the Setúbal district , Alentejo region.
Area of 203.30 km² and 14,200 inhabitants, subdivided into 2 parishes- Porto Covo and Sines.
The municipality borders to the north and east by the municipality of Santiago do Cacém , to the south by Odemira and to the west it has border with Atlantic Ocean.
From Lisbon it is about 160km - 2 hour drive, depending on which road you take. Toll is 10 euros.
Sines is not only beautiful city with white houses and castle, but also an industrial center with an oil refinery , petrochemical industries, polymer construction and metalworking. And while that may not be much interest to a regular tourist, technology fans can book tours in some of these massive complexes.
And interesting thing - I think it is because of this industrial thing:
The municipality of Sines has the highest GDP per capita among all municipalities in Portugal.
Sines also has huge port and today, more than half of all port traffic in Portugal passes through here , mainly containers.
Because of conditions and location Sines is also a popular beach spot and the main fishing harbor of Alentejo region.
And of course Castle - no city in Portugal without castle. Sines is no exeption. This castle was put up to defend the fleet and town against enemy navies and pirates. And was built in 15th century, but the hill was inhabited long before that and that's the reason - the building is quite compact, as the streets around it had long been there when it was built and it had to adapt to that shape.
Another parish of Sines is Porto Covo. Porto Côvo is to the south, with beautiful compact buildings, main street with restaurants and stunning coast line.
Just like with castle in every corner of Portugal - surfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding, fishing, diving is the trademark of portuguese coastal cities - this place no exeption.
There are surf schools open all year round. And you can get your body wet splashing in the ocean.
So Sines is surprisingly unique city. To be honest I expected less, but I feel that - somebody smart and with brain sits behind the wheel in this municipality. Whoever he/she is- I want to say thank you for making this city to feel and be taken care of. 💯
Real estate: Standart filters 2-3 beds, 1-2 baths, good condition, price average - 3000 euro per square meter, price is bit higher then I expected, but I think thats because there were not so many places for sale. But for this city I think price is reasonable.
So guys, thank you for support and enjoy Sines!🌍
#portugal #sines #portocovo #travelvlog #alentejo #setúbal #ocean #explorer
Пікірлер: 51
Wow. I would never go through that tunnel with that much water. Glad to see you made it through. Thanks for your determination, be safe.
@millionplacesoneworld
5 ай бұрын
Thank you👍👍👍I would not go myself, but I checked this mud hole and it looked not so deep, but when I started to drive it felt like 2 meter hell hole 😁😁😁
No crowds, no bumbling tourists just some beautiful sights 👍👏🏻✌️🤙
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Most of the times when I'm exploring around Portugal it's like this, but usually I if I see crowds I turn to opposite side 😄 Thank you for comment! 👍
I just subscribed on just your first video. Why ? Because you keep it real. And for that. Big THANKS!!
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, good to hear that 👍😎
Sines and surrounding area is high on our list to visit this fall. I've been waiting on a good video about the locale. Great job! Thank you.
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, great I can help 👍
Muy bueno, me ha encantado gracias desde Madrid un saludo 👍👍
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Gracias una vez más🙂👍
Hi! Great job about Sines. Thank you.
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Obrigado 😀👍
Where are all the people in Sines; all working hard at their workplaces, so no one on the road. It's nice to know you reached home safely...
@millionplacesoneworld
6 ай бұрын
Yeah that's what I thought 👍 Thank you for your comment and clarification 🫡 At one point I gave up my hopes, when I was in the middle of that mud puddle 😅
@serramcs
Ай бұрын
Take care!!!
@millionplacesoneworld
Ай бұрын
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Great video… your drone skills are terrific! I ended up in Sines once, driving back to Peniche from Sagres. I always prefer the scenic route, when I can take it. I was surprised by the harbour and refineries… A real industrial town. It most certainly is a beautiful area… but then again, it is in Portugal so no surprise there! Cheers and Obrigada ~
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Agree with you - everywhere I go in Portugal is Wow here and Wow there...and about scenic routes - they are so scenic that sometimes becomes dangerous while driving😁 And big Obrigado for your comments, it really helps 🙌
@JenShea
Жыл бұрын
@@millionplacesoneworld I know Andrejs, you are so right! I spent 3 amazing months in Portugal (in the winter). I told everyone, it's as though I spent 3 months walking around with my mouth open going 'wow' (or driving - I had use of a car while I was there) LOL. There were a few scary moments here and there but I lived to talk about them. Such a beautiful country. I can't wait to go back! And, you are very welcome... De Nada!
You have great drone skills! I hope you got back without a tow truck. Thanks for showing a less talked about municipality in Portugal.😊❤
@millionplacesoneworld
11 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍😉 Well it was ok, Fiesta got me back home safe 😄 and I hope I can show all 308 minicipalities 🇵🇹
Kaa vienmēr, Portugāles dailjie skati! Apbrīnojama tīrība visur. PALDIES!
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Paldies 👍 Vistīrākā pilsēta, kurā esmu te bijis 👌😉
@margaritapetruhno6995
Жыл бұрын
Driz brauksim 😘😘😘
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
It's time 👌
Nice video, im from sines and you got amazing shots, one thing you say that only can launch the drone during the day, if you are with a mavic you can launch at nigth in Portugal with no problems. Cheersss
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man 👍 It was pleasure to be in your city, enjoyed it a lot 🌍 About the drone, I fly mini 2 and thought that is only allowed in the day light, because when I apply for a flight there is - from sunrise till sunset, but thanks for info 👍
Like a lot😉
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👌😉
Great vid! Sines looks like a cool place! Thanks 😊
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍 At first I was sceptical about Sines, but after visiting completely changed my mind😀
@headcoach1163
Жыл бұрын
@@millionplacesoneworld I’m glad you trusted your instincts and took a visit. Looking forward to more 😁
Looks nice, should be fun in summer😎
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
For sure 💯👍
Lovely cat ❤🎉
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Lot of cats in Sines😄 where is fish, there is cat 😀
@margaritapetruhno6995
Жыл бұрын
@@millionplacesoneworld 😍
Satnavs don’t always get it right 🙄 Today was a bit stressful for you but gave us a really good first impression of the area 😀 I hope you got home safely!
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for comment 😉👍 When I was going back home, I took longer road around and it was much better 😄
Nice outfit 😅❤
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
Hoodie?🤣
@margaritapetruhno6995
Жыл бұрын
@@millionplacesoneworld this picture on your hoodie,very atractive meeting 😅😍
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
@@margaritapetruhno6995 🤣
Why did someone say Sines was the ugliest city in Portugal?
@millionplacesoneworld
6 ай бұрын
Well...not a clue, because I loved it. 🧡 People are different - some love Portugal, some don't. Some like Porto, some Lisbon. Sines feels more industrial, but it has nothing to do with ugly. 🇵🇹
You are alone there? 😁
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
It felt that way 🤣🤣🤣
tu eres venezolano verdad?
@millionplacesoneworld
Жыл бұрын
No, no , soy del otro lado del mundo - Letonia 😁 ¿Parezco o hablo como venezolano? 😎👌
LOL Where have you got yourself into? You are way too far from Sines, lagoa da sancha belongs to vila nova de santo andré, and for who doesnt know the places you sure adventure too much, those sandy areas are too dangerous to go with a car with no traction.
@millionplacesoneworld
9 ай бұрын
Love your comment 😄 At that time my only option was going forward, since I could not turn around 🤣 Only after a video last shots I realized, there was another perfectly fine road. But I thought it's still Sines🤔 Thank you for update 👍🏼🇵🇹