Tribute to Augusto Jayme Telles D’Abreu Nunes
Born in 1891 in Funchal, Engineer Augusto Jayme Telles d'Abreu Nunes arrived in Cascais at a young age, where he left an indelible mark on the municipality’s history. He held prominent positions, such as President of the Sociedade Propaganda de Cascais and, later, as the first President of the Costa do Sol Tourism Board, becoming a true driving force behind local development.
We owe Engineer Abreu Nunes such iconic projects as the first festive electric lighting at Boca do Inferno and the organization of the first equestrian competition—held at the site where the Manuel Possolo Municipal Racetrack stands today—among other initiatives.
Passionate about culture and archaeology, he also fought for the preservation and designation of the Alapraia Caves as a national monument, even improving access for the local population. It was also he who promoted the study of the Poço Velho Caves, in the heart of Cascais, revealing that they were the oldest evidence of human presence in the municipal territory.
A journey into the past to honor a visionary passionate about Cascais’ heritage.
Information: Museu da Vila | 214 825 190 (call to national landline network) | museudavila@cm-cascais.pt
Organized by: Cascais City Council
SDG: 4 (Quality Education)
