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Cercal

Setúbal, Portugal · Europe

About Cercal

Cercal is worth a stop: 20 minutes from São Luis, 26km from Cabo Sardão.

Cercal is a town located in Setúbal, Portugal. With a population of 3,772, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cercal sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cercal to your route.

About Cercal

Cercal do Alentejo is a parish in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,362, in an area of 137.49 km². It was a municipality seat between 1836 and 1855. It comprises the towns of Cercal, Colos and Vila Nova de Milfontes. Its population in 1849 was 3,255. It was raised to the

Read more status of a town on 20 June 1991 and its name was changed from Cercal to Cercal do Alentejo. Being located within 15 miles of the beaches of the Alentejo coast, it has a temperate climate which gives it one of the most diverse fauna and flora in Southwest Alentejo.

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What are the best things to do in Cercal?

Cercal offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cercal located?

Cercal is located in Setúbal, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.8013 latitude, -8.6740 longitude.

What is the population of Cercal?

Cercal has a population of approximately 3,772 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
3,772
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Setúbal
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.8013, -8.6740

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Cercal

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Cabo Sardão

Wild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.

26 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Praia de Odeceixe

A river-meets-sea beach on the wild west coast, beloved by surfers and the Vicentine trail.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Fóia (Serra de Monchique)

The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Cercal

  • 26 kmCabo SardãoWild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.
  • 55 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cercal.

São Luis

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 1,006

Porto Covo

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km awayPop. 1,400

Vila Nova de Milfontes

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 4,393

Almograve

🇵🇹 Portugal

19 km awayPop. 1,356

Odemira

🇵🇹 Portugal

23 km awayPop. 5,830

Santiago do Cacém

🇵🇹 Portugal

24 km awayPop. 7,797

Sines

🇵🇹 Portugal

24 km awayPop. 12,791

Boavista dos Pinheiros

🇵🇹 Portugal

25 km awayPop. 1,633

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