Guidebook for Setubal Peninsula and whereabouts
Food scene
A pastry for long and smooth breakfasts with local products such as cheese (queijo de Azeitao), bread, Torta de Azeitao (a pastry made of eggs, with a taste of lemon and cinnamon), queijadinha (cheesecake) and its delicious orange juice.
Anjo Doce
42 Rua Mário de Sousa XavierA pastry for long and smooth breakfasts with local products such as cheese (queijo de Azeitao), bread, Torta de Azeitao (a pastry made of eggs, with a taste of lemon and cinnamon), queijadinha (cheesecake) and its delicious orange juice.
An all-you-can-eat experience where you can taste the delicious typical Portuguese cuisine.
6 habitants recommandent
Restaurante Alcanena
99 R. Venâncio da Costa LimaAn all-you-can-eat experience where you can taste the delicious typical Portuguese cuisine.
The resort clubhouse. Excellent hosting, pleasant atmosphere and privileged views of the golf course.
Restaurante Caco Palmela Village
km 3.3 Av. de JáveaThe resort clubhouse. Excellent hosting, pleasant atmosphere and privileged views of the golf course.
Traditional food, with a different approach. Good presentation, well prepared. Wine menu is small and focused on local iconic brands.
Restaurante Flavors
N379Traditional food, with a different approach. Good presentation, well prepared. Wine menu is small and focused on local iconic brands.
Sightseeing
Liquor store and other regional products. There, artisanal production of liqueurs and guided tours are carried out, including tasting.
Lima Fortuna | LF Spirits - Home of the Arrabidine® liqueur
Nº117 R. Venâncio da Costa LimaLiquor store and other regional products. There, artisanal production of liqueurs and guided tours are carried out, including tasting.
Great place where you can appreciate the whole Tagus River Valley and Lisbon surroundings views. It is a wonderful place to appreciate the sunset. Great selection of local wines (specially moscatel). Nice decor that enhances the experience.
Wine Love Palmela
13 R. Dona Maria IGreat place where you can appreciate the whole Tagus River Valley and Lisbon surroundings views. It is a wonderful place to appreciate the sunset. Great selection of local wines (specially moscatel). Nice decor that enhances the experience.
Built in the 8th century by the Moors, conquered (and regained) in the 12th century, it was donated to the Order of Santiago and played an important role in the resistance to the siege of Lisbon by the Castilians in the 14th century. It has been considered a national landmark since 1910.
79 habitants recommandent
Château de Palmela
Avenida dos Cavaleiros de Santiago e EspadaBuilt in the 8th century by the Moors, conquered (and regained) in the 12th century, it was donated to the Order of Santiago and played an important role in the resistance to the siege of Lisbon by the Castilians in the 14th century. It has been considered a national landmark since 1910.
It is a natural reserve located in the Setúbal peninsula, with the highest altitude in Pico do Formosinho, with an altitude of 501 meters. The fauna and flora is quite diverse, with about 1,400 plant species concentrated in this territory, which correspond to 40% of the Portuguese flora and less than 1% of the country's plant area. The rare orchids and wild tulips stand out. It is also the "home" of a very special plant called Euphorbia pedroi (espovel-do-espichel). Among the animals, mammals stand out: the fox (Vulpes vulpes), wild boar (Sus scrofa), the weasel (Mustela nivalis), the toirão (Mustela putorius), the genet (Genetta genetta), wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) , the badger (Meles meles) and the probable occurrence of wildcat (Felis silvestris). The caves, mainly in the cliffs, have a very particular fauna of bats associated with them: teddy bat (Miniopterus schreibersii), Mediterranean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus euryale), large horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) and bat moorish horseshoe (Rhinolophus meherlyi). Among the birds, the Bonelli's eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus) stands out - with the only couple to nest on the Portuguese coast, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), the owl of the towers ( Tyto alba), the swift (Apus melba), the blue blackbird (Monticola solitarius) and the blackthorn (Phoenicurus ochrurus), the nightingale (Luscinia mergarhynchos), the robin and the wren ( Troglodytes troglodytes), the beak (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), the hoopoe (Upupa epops), the common partridge, the sparrow lark (Galerida cristata), the red-necked nighthawk (Caprimulgus ruficollis) and kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), the great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopus major), the titmills (Parus spp.), and the song cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). In amphibians and reptiles, the gecko, the pentadactyl legged snake (Chalcides bedriagai), the ladder snake (Elaphe scalaris), the rat snake (Malpolon monspessulanus), the horned viper and the horseshoe snake (Coluber hippocrepis). Aquatic resources provide shelter for turtles (Mauremys leprosa) and water snakes (Natrix spp.). Among the invertebrates the cave spider of the Frade (Anapistula ataecina) stands out.
311 habitants recommandent
Parc naturel d'Arrábida
It is a natural reserve located in the Setúbal peninsula, with the highest altitude in Pico do Formosinho, with an altitude of 501 meters. The fauna and flora is quite diverse, with about 1,400 plant species concentrated in this territory, which correspond to 40% of the Portuguese flora and less than 1% of the country's plant area. The rare orchids and wild tulips stand out. It is also the "home" of a very special plant called Euphorbia pedroi (espovel-do-espichel). Among the animals, mammals stand out: the fox (Vulpes vulpes), wild boar (Sus scrofa), the weasel (Mustela nivalis), the toirão (Mustela putorius), the genet (Genetta genetta), wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) , the badger (Meles meles) and the probable occurrence of wildcat (Felis silvestris). The caves, mainly in the cliffs, have a very particular fauna of bats associated with them: teddy bat (Miniopterus schreibersii), Mediterranean horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus euryale), large horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) and bat moorish horseshoe (Rhinolophus meherlyi). Among the birds, the Bonelli's eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus) stands out - with the only couple to nest on the Portuguese coast, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), the owl of the towers ( Tyto alba), the swift (Apus melba), the blue blackbird (Monticola solitarius) and the blackthorn (Phoenicurus ochrurus), the nightingale (Luscinia mergarhynchos), the robin and the wren ( Troglodytes troglodytes), the beak (Coccothraustes coccothraustes), the hoopoe (Upupa epops), the common partridge, the sparrow lark (Galerida cristata), the red-necked nighthawk (Caprimulgus ruficollis) and kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), the great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopus major), the titmills (Parus spp.), and the song cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). In amphibians and reptiles, the gecko, the pentadactyl legged snake (Chalcides bedriagai), the ladder snake (Elaphe scalaris), the rat snake (Malpolon monspessulanus), the horned viper and the horseshoe snake (Coluber hippocrepis). Aquatic resources provide shelter for turtles (Mauremys leprosa) and water snakes (Natrix spp.). Among the invertebrates the cave spider of the Frade (Anapistula ataecina) stands out.
Wine tourism
Built in the nineteenth century, the house was restored in 1923. With its particularly beautiful façade and gardens, visits begin with a brief explanation of the company’s history, followed by a tour of the ancient wine cellars. At the end of the tour, the visitor can sample some of the wines produced by José Maria da Fonseca. When visiting our Wine Shop, you’ll be spoilt for choice for that special occasion and you can complement the wine with regional gourmet products.
89 habitants recommandent
Jose Maria de Fonseca
12a R. José Augusto CoelhoBuilt in the nineteenth century, the house was restored in 1923. With its particularly beautiful façade and gardens, visits begin with a brief explanation of the company’s history, followed by a tour of the ancient wine cellars. At the end of the tour, the visitor can sample some of the wines produced by José Maria da Fonseca. When visiting our Wine Shop, you’ll be spoilt for choice for that special occasion and you can complement the wine with regional gourmet products.
A winery managed by an eccentric marchant that provides daily visits to a palace, vineyards and a museum, traveling through the recent history of Portugal. It is possible to taste the wines produced there. It has a wonderful view of Lisbon and the Tagus Valley.
55 habitants recommandent
Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal
A winery managed by an eccentric marchant that provides daily visits to a palace, vineyards and a museum, traveling through the recent history of Portugal. It is possible to taste the wines produced there. It has a wonderful view of Lisbon and the Tagus Valley.
With 440 hectares of vineyards, you can discover the details of the old and current winemaking processes on the land where the 29 varieties present in the production of the brand's wines are cultivated.
10 habitants recommandent
Casa Ermelinda Freitas - Vinhos
With 440 hectares of vineyards, you can discover the details of the old and current winemaking processes on the land where the 29 varieties present in the production of the brand's wines are cultivated.
Neighborhoods
The District Capital, it harbours approximately 100 thousand inhabitants. With many historical landmarks, the Monastery of Jesus, St. Julian's Church and St. Phillip's Castle should be highlighted. It is possible to visit the historic city center, spend the day at bars and restaurants by the Praia da Saúde, one of the few urban beaches in the country and walk around the countless parks that the city has. It is a 15 minute-ride distance.
100 habitants recommandent
Setúbal Municipality
The District Capital, it harbours approximately 100 thousand inhabitants. With many historical landmarks, the Monastery of Jesus, St. Julian's Church and St. Phillip's Castle should be highlighted. It is possible to visit the historic city center, spend the day at bars and restaurants by the Praia da Saúde, one of the few urban beaches in the country and walk around the countless parks that the city has. It is a 15 minute-ride distance.
It is the country capital, a multi-faceted, cosmopolitan city, with a bustling nightlife, museums, restaurants, historical landmarks, parks and fancy stores from internationally renowned brands. It is a 30 minute-ride distance
534 habitants recommandent
Lisbon
It is the country capital, a multi-faceted, cosmopolitan city, with a bustling nightlife, museums, restaurants, historical landmarks, parks and fancy stores from internationally renowned brands. It is a 30 minute-ride distance
A small paradisiacal coastal town that looks like the villages of the Italian Amalfi coast due to the peculiar location between the mountain and the sea. It is a 20 minute-ride distance.
249 habitants recommandent
Sesimbra
A small paradisiacal coastal town that looks like the villages of the Italian Amalfi coast due to the peculiar location between the mountain and the sea. It is a 20 minute-ride distance.