Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve
Organized by
Comissão de Cogestão da Reserva Natural das Lagoas de Santo André e Sancha
Spring Market at Monte do Paio 🌼🌿
On April 18, from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, we invite you to visit our Market at Monte do Paio!
It will be a special day, open to the entire community, with activities designed for the whole family. Take the opportunity to explore our space, visit the exhibition at the Interpretive Center, have lunch with us, and discover local products at our market.
📍 Location: Monte do Paio, Village of Brescos – Santiago do Cacém
✨ Program:
🛍️ 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM - Market featuring local producers and artisans: honey, traditional cakes and sweets, Easter cakes, wood-fired bread, fruits, vegetables, jams, liqueurs, wines, and much more!
🌸 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Art, light, and flowers – Cyanotype workshop using plants from Monte do Paio, led by Ana Isa Figueira (CCDR Alentejo). Includes a short walk + creative activity 🎟️ Free participation (advance registration required) 👥 Maximum capacity: 10 participants
Registration link: https://forms.gle/tDvwRaYUSsjH7v5XA
🍽️ Lunch available on-site
Bifanas, vegetarian quiches, and drinks (by Lina Gonçalves)
🌿 Afternoon:
🔎 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Guided tour of the exhibition at the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Interpretation Center
🕊️ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM - Who’s flying around? Discovering the world of birds. Activity for children and families, by João Carlos Farinha (CCDR Alentejo)
🎶 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Performance by the Harmonia Choir
🌱 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Closing of the fair with the release of a wild animal (by the Santo André Wildlife Recovery Center – CRASSA)
💚 Bring your family, friends, and good spirits.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Sat, 26 Sept · 11:00
👨👩👧👦Naturkids invites families to spend a unique day at Parque Central in Vila Nova de Santo André. 📅 September 26 🕘 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Various workshops, storytelling, a picnic, traditional games, and lots of fun. Children’s concert with Ricardo Reis Pinto. 👉Registration: naturkids.associacao@gmail.com
Sat, 26 Sept · 18:00
Cicloteca – Sunset Reading As part of the 21st anniversary of the Manuel José “Do Tojal” Municipal Library, the event “Cicloteca – Sunset Reading” will take place in front of the Manuel José “Do Tojal” Municipal Library in Vila Nova de Santo André, starting at 5:00 p.m. on September 26. ✌ An hour of reading completely “offline.” Are you up for the challenge? Bring your own book or choose one of our many suggestions. 📍 5:00 p.m. – Sunset Reading 📍 6:00 p.m. – Trompete Chillout by Alexandre Pintassilgo with complimentary drinks We’re counting on you! 👉 Register in advance by emailing bmsa@cm-santiagocacem.pt or at the reception desk of the Manuel José “do Tojal” Municipal Library.