INTRODUCTION

Sines is one of the main poles for attracting investment in the Alentejo and in Portugal as a whole. This area of the site provides information about the local economy, explains the advantages of doing business in Sines and describes the municipal support available to businesses.

Sines Profile is an introduction to Sines as a diversified municipality in which the sea and the maritime resources (from fishing to port facilities and tourism) are the main sources of amassing wealth.

The potential of the different economic sectors operating in Sines (ports, energy, petrochemical, metal engineering, building, services, tourism and commerce) and a general description of economic activities in Sines are provided on the pages Potential: The Sea and Potential: Other Sectors.

The special infrastructured business areas are described in detail under The Sines Industrial and Logistics Zone, Municipal Light Industry Zone and Port of Sines Logistical Operations Zone.

The Business Advisory Office section describes the municipal support for businesses.

Information on science park / business incubator Sines Tecnopolo is also provided.