2 Best Sights in Portugal

What started as a small distillery in Santiago do Cacém has become a giant theme park for the whole family. Owner Miguel Nunes considers himself an alchemist, collecting botanicals from the Alentejo coast and transforming it into an award-winning gin. Book ahead to visit the production area or head straight to the on-site bar for a cocktail. The space also offers safari trips on giant gin bottles, an animal farm, a playground, and several walking trails. The distillery is located a 40-minute drive south of Alcácer do Sal.

A visit to the working sugar cane mill is a reminder that the industry once played a pivotal role in the region. The mill operates during April and May, immediately after the sugar cane harvest, but a visit any time of year will let you see the various stages of the steam-driven production. After walking around the mill, you can finish up in the Rum House to sample some of the beverages made with the crop.