The Banho Santo has been recreated once again in the Algarve, keeping alive a tradition that repeats itself on several beaches in the region. The tradition marks the day of August 29, the date when people from the inland Algarve used to go to the beach around three decades ago.
Manta Rita is one of the places that has kept this tradition alive for 30 years. The recreation of the Banho Santo represents a way of preserving the cultural memory and social practices of the past of the Algarve region.
The tradition dates back to a time when trips to the beach from the inland Algarve were less frequent and represented a significant event for local communities. The Banho Santo thus serves as a tribute to this practice that marked the social life of the region around 30 years ago.
