SESIMBRA

Sesimbra is a beautiful seaside town located in the Setúbal district.
Sesimbra is home to many tourist attractions.
Cape Espichel marks the southwestern tip of the Setúbal Peninsula. For centuries, the Portuguese coast was known by foreign sailors, especially the English, as the "black coast" because there were no lighthouses to guide navigation. At the end of the 18th century, the Marquis of Pombal ordered the construction of a network of lighthouses, including Cape Espichel Lighthouse, one of the oldest in Portugal, built in 1790.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cape Espichel stands on dramatic cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It includes the church, pilgrims' lodgings, the Chapel of Memory, the Opera House ruins, pilgrims' gardens, the Water House and the aqueduct.
The Santiago Fortress was built to defend the coast against attacks from the sea. Today it offers magnificent views over the beach, the fishing harbour and the town.
The Chapel of the Holy Spirit was built in the 15th century by Sesimbra's fishermen and sailors. After being damaged in the 1755 earthquake, it later reopened as the Municipal Library.
Sesimbra Castle dates back to the 9th century during Muslim rule and is the last well-preserved medieval castle overlooking the sea in Portugal. Visitors can walk along its walls and enjoy spectacular panoramic views.
Sesimbra also preserves remarkable dinosaur footprints. The Avelino Quarry Dinosaur Tracksite Interpretation Centre is one of Portugal's seven natural monuments and displays footprints that are around 155 million years old.

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