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Set in a former sardine processing factory, the museum is divided into two areas. One half tells the history of Portimao from prehistory to modern times. The other half explains the processes involved in the sardine canning industry, using the actual equipment and location where…
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We decided to check out the museum and were not disappointed! The displays were excellent, but the movie was so informative. It showed everything about the sardine canning industry and the lifestyle of the Portuguese women and men working here! A must see while in Portimão! …
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We visited the museum last week which is in a beautiful old building that used to be the sardine factory it was very interesting and there was a part of the building showing you what happened in the factory it took us a while to get round it. Don’t miss the underground bit we…
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Tells the story of Portimao. Proud fishing heritage, tied with the sardine industry. Portimao is still very much a working port.
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Very interesting history of the sardine packing industry in Portimao. Old video footage brought it all to life. Well designed layout in the museum with plenty of content. Fascinating to see how labour intensive the whole process was. Excellent.
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