About this festival
A celebration of the patron saint of Sines fishermen.
Context
The devotion is associated with Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Salas and the Sines fishing port. The maritime procession in traineiras is one of the festival's traditional elements.
The legend of this devotion dates to Princess Betaça, who is said to have promised to build a chapel to the Virgin after a storm.
What to expect
- Mass at Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Salas and Igreja Matriz.
- A night procession through the historic centre.
- A maritime procession in traineiras.
Make the most of your visit
- Igreja e Tesouro de Nossa Senhora das Salas.
- Forte do Revelim.
- Sines fishing port.
