Organized by
Municipio Santiago do Cacém
Saturday 4 October
17:00–21:00
Saturday 4 October
17:00–21:00
Xxx Historical Journey to Santiago do Cacém
October 4th and 5th
It was in the fall (October) of 1895 that Portugal received its first automobile. It was a Panhard & Levassour that had been bought in Paris by a young Count and visionary from Santiago do Cacém by the name of Jorge de Avillez.
The reception for the Panhard in Santiago do Cacém was a mixture of fear, amazement, curiosity and admiration, which led to the typical first nickname given to the "thing" - GASOLINAS.
130 years on from this feat, the Clube de Automóveis Antigos da Costa Azul, with the support of Santiago do Cacém Town Council and the Junta de Freguesia da União de Freguesias de Santiago do Cacém, Santa Cruz e São Bartolomeu da Serra, will be staging the traditional re-enactment of this remarkable journey. As part of the celebration, the original car will be on display next to the Santiago do Cacém Municipal Garden.
We invite you to take part in this journey full of surprises and joy.
📍 October 4 (Saturday)
16h00 - Classic gymkhana on Avenida d. Nuno Álvares Pereira (between Largo 25 de Abril and Rua Filipa de Lencastre)
18h00 - Pass by the monument to the arrival of the first automobile in Portugal, in Santiago do Cacém
18:45 - Arrival in Vila Nova de Santo André and parking at the Vila Park Hotel
📍 October 5th (Saturday)
10h00 - Departure from Vila Nova de Santo André, passing through Santiago do Cacém.
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.