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Alcácer do Sal History
Alcácer do Sal was conquered by many different peoples. Before the Roman
occupation it was called Eviom and had trade with the Mediterranean countries.
The Romans called it Salatia Urbs Imperatoria, bearing the coin stamp and with
the same rights as the cities of Antigo Lácio. Alcácer also was capital city of
the Visigothic municipality, it was dominated by the Arabs at the end of the 8th
century and then became one of the most important trade cities in the peninsula.
It was conquered by the Vikings at the end of the 10th century.
D. Afonso Henriques, the first king of Portugal, tried to conquer it in 1158,
but it only became a Portuguese village in 1217 with King Afonso II. King Manuel
I married Princess D. Maria (the Spanish Catholic King's daughter), in Alcácer
do Sal in 1500. By this time, the castle built by the Arabs had no military
purpose any longer, and so became a Carmelita de Aracelli convent during the
16th century.
Alcácer do Sal Description
The recently restored extensive castle from the Moorish ruins is located on a
promontory overlooking the peaceful valley of the River Sado which is to the
southeast of Lisbon. The small town was an important site in Roman times for the
culture of salt and there is a record of a fort existing as early as 6th
centuries BC. The area is well known for the multiple species of birds that can
often be seen and for its many stork nests. The town of Alcácer do Sal is within
convenient reach of Lisbon by using the Motorway. We also recommend that you
visit the Rice Museum at Comporta and the village of Torrão.
Alcácer do Sal Nearby Locations
Just to the south is the town of Sines, which is know by it's geographical
important port, the largest in Portugal and also by the industry side which
unfortunately is reflected in the scenery of the town. It has a pleasant looking
old centre and a beautiful well preserved small Castle overlooking the narrow
streets of the old centre. It has several small beautiful sandy beaches usually
with great panoramic views of the west coast. Also to the south is Santiago do
Cacém, a lovely town full of caracter is also to be visited. To the north is Setúbal, which acts as a dorm
town to Lisbon, it has little character with many irregular concrete building, but it's
known for fantastic fresh fish and friendly working population.
Alcácer do Sal Map (Click Here)
Alcácer do Sal Weather
     
Alcácer do Sal Events
Honey and Pine-nut Fair (Alcácer do Sal) - June
Local Saints (Alcácer do Sal) - June
Torrão Fair (Torrão) - August
Grândola Fair (Grândola) - August
October Fair (Alcácer do Sal) - October
Alcácer do Sal Information
 800 296 296 - Support to Tourists
112 - SOS
Alcácer do Sal Locations of Interest
Church - Santa Maria do Castelo (12th/13th Century)
Archaeological Site - Senhor dos Mártires
Church - Igreja dos Mártires
Archeological Museum - (inside the Espírito Santo Church)
Church - Santo António (18th Century)
Chapel - The Chapel of 11 000 Virgins
Carrasqueira
St. Susan Village
Pinheiro Estate
Pego do Altar Dam
Vale do Gaio Dam |
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