Nature activities in Vila Nova de Santo André

Nature activities in Vila Nova de Santo André, in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém: what's coming up and what happened over the past 12 months, gathered by Pá Semana's community agenda.

Upcoming events

Saturday 17 October

Free
Sat, 17 Oct · 09:00
ObservaLagunas 2026
Mark your calendar | October 17 and 18, 2026 Nature is calling again! 🌿 Mark your calendars now for the weekend of October 17 and 18 for the ObservaLagunas 2026 Nature Tourism Fair, at the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve in Brescos (Santiago do Cacém). Over two days, you’ll have the chance to discover a unique region through activities for the whole family, nature trails, birdwatching, lectures, workshops, regional products, and many other experiences that bring people closer to nature. A diverse program full of new features is being prepared, designed for everyone who enjoys nature, wants to learn about the natural heritage, and is looking to experience a different kind of weekend. 📍 Monte do Paio – National Center for Environmental Education and Nature Conservation 🗓️ October 17 and 18, 2026 Co-financing: Environmental Fund Note: No times were mentioned.
Monte do Paio – Centro Nacional de Educação Ambiental e Conservação da Natureza, Vila Nova de Santo AndréNature

Sunday 18 October

Free
Sun, 18 Oct · 09:00
ObservaLagunas 2026
Mark your calendar | October 17 and 18, 2026 Nature is calling again! 🌿 Mark your calendars now for the weekend of October 17 and 18 for the ObservaLagunas 2026 Nature Tourism Fair, at the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve in Brescos (Santiago do Cacém). Over two days, you’ll have the chance to discover a unique region through activities for the whole family, nature trails, birdwatching, lectures, workshops, regional products, and many other experiences that bring people closer to nature. A diverse program full of new features is being prepared, designed for everyone who enjoys nature, wants to learn about the natural heritage, and is looking to experience a different kind of weekend. 📍 Monte do Paio – National Center for Environmental Education and Nature Conservation 🗓️ October 17 and 18, 2026 Co-financing: Environmental Fund Note: No times were mentioned.
Monte do Paio – Centro Nacional de Educação Ambiental e Conservação da Natureza, Vila Nova de Santo AndréNature

Past 12 months

Free
Passed · Sat, 22 Aug 2026
The 26th anniversary of the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve
🎉 Congratulations to the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve! 🌿🦆 On August 22, we’ll celebrate the 26th anniversary of the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve with a special program dedicated to nature, biodiversity, and exploring this unique area. Throughout the day, there will be various activities to participate in and learn from, including scientific bird banding, environmental education and awareness activities, and other initiatives that allow visitors to better understand the Reserve’s natural treasures. 📅 August 22 📍 Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve 🌱 26 years of protecting, exploring, and valuing nature. Check out the full program on the poster and join us! Link to register: https://forms.gle/mMJJk5SnGWXm6cDY6 👉 Join us for this celebration and come discover, observe, and celebrate nature
Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve, Vila Nova de Santo AndréNature
Free
Passed · Sun, 19 Oct 2025
Observa lagunas 2025
✨ observa lagunas 2025 ✨ Mark your calendar now for the next ObservaLagunas, the Tourism and Nature Fair in the beautiful Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve. There will be plenty of activities, including a rich and varied program: ➡️ Birdwatching and ringing sessions, led by experts in the field ➡️ Workshops and talks to explore the reserve's biodiversity ➡️ Guided interpretive walks, ideal for getting to know the different lagoon ecosystems ➡️ Practical and creative activities for families and children, including workshops and sessions dedicated to children ➡️ Regional Products Market (October 19) and musical entertainment ➡️ and much more... Mark your calendar now! 🗓 October 18th and 19th 📌 Monte do Paio, Vila Nova de Santo André, Santiago do Cacém 👉 Program and registration coming soon Management Committee of the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve ccdr Alentejo, i.p. Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests, i.p. Municipality of Sines Santo André Parish Council Santiago do Cacém Municipality Águas de Santo André, s.a.
Reserva Natural das Lagoas de Santo André e da Sancha, Vila Nova de Santo AndréNature
Free
Passed · Sat, 18 Oct 2025
Observa lagunas 2025
✨ observa lagunas 2025 ✨ Mark your calendar now for the next ObservaLagunas, the Tourism and Nature Fair in the beautiful Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve. There will be plenty of activities, including a rich and varied program: ➡️ Birdwatching and ringing sessions, led by experts in the field ➡️ Workshops and talks to explore the reserve's biodiversity ➡️ Guided interpretive walks, ideal for getting to know the different lagoon ecosystems ➡️ Practical and creative activities for families and children, including workshops and sessions dedicated to children ➡️ Regional Products Market (October 19) and musical entertainment ➡️ and much more... Mark your calendar now! 🗓 October 18th and 19th 📌 Monte do Paio, Vila Nova de Santo André, Santiago do Cacém 👉 Program and registration coming soon Management Committee of the Santo André and Sancha Lagoons Nature Reserve ccdr Alentejo, i.p. Institute for Nature Conservation and Forests, i.p. Municipality of Sines Santo André Parish Council Santiago do Cacém Municipality Águas de Santo André, s.a.
Reserva Natural das Lagoas de Santo André e da Sancha, Vila Nova de Santo AndréNature
Free
Passed · Mon, 6 Oct 2025
In seeing (living) the rnlsas
🕵️11 october - come and see (live) rnlsas! 15h00-17h00🦑 🎯You still don't know what you're going to do on the 11th, but you want to relax, reflect and enjoy time with your family or friends! We have a suggestion: a beautiful afternoon dedicated to nature and to everyone who wants to take part! ✔️ 🌸📖🎼🌳A musical retelling of the story "Our Tree" by Jessica Meserve (a beautiful celebration of tolerance, togetherness and the power of community). 🦸‍♀️🦹‍♀️Por Cristina Fernandes and Ana Dias Correia (Sines Arts Center reading mediation team)! 🌱👨‍🔧🌱The planting of an indigenous tree from our region (which one will it be?! Surprise!) provided by the Sines Municipality nurseries! 🐭🦆🦎The release (return to the wild) of a wild animal recovered at Crassa - Centro de Recuperação de Animais Selvagens de Santo André! (A mammal, a bird, or a reptile?!...the mystery remains!) 👦🧔‍♂️👩‍🦰👴Smiles and lots of unforgettable surprises for kids and adults (children aged 3 and over). We look forward to seeing you! 📍Location: Monte do Paio (Brescos, parish of Santo André, municipality of Santiago do Cacém) 🐝The activity is free and open to all, but prior registration is required: 📧mmartins@cm-santiagocacem.pt (indicating how many people you want to sign up and a telephone number) ☎️269749001 or in person at Monte do Paio (Saturday and Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 17:00) 👉 As part of the implementation of the Lagoon Management Plan of the Santo André and Sancha Lagoon Nature Reserve Management Committee, promotion of action 2. 1. 2. 3 "the library goes to Monte do Paio"👈
Monte do Paio (Brescos, freguesia de Santo André, concelho de Santiago do Cacém), Vila Nova de Santo AndréNature