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 Setúbal Accommodation
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Setúbal Accommodation - Pousadas
Pousada Castelo de Palmela
Pousada Dom Afonso II
Pousada São Filipe
Setúbal Entertainment
Setúbal - Restaurants
Setúbal - What to Do
Setúbal Golf Courses
Aroeira I Golf Course
Aroeira II Golf Course
Ribagolfe I Golf Course
Ribagolfe II Golf Course
Santo Estevao Golf Course
Quinta do Peru Golf Course
Montado Golf Course
Beloura
Troia
Setúbal Wines
Peninsular de Setúbal
· Terras do Sado
Setúbal - History
The history of Setúbal dates back prior to the Roman period. Across the
Rio Sado on the lagoon side opposite the town is the Penínsular
de Tróia. On the inland side of this Peninsular is the semi-submerged
ruins of the Roman town of Cetóbriga, a once upon a time prosperous
fish-salting town. (Visit - Portugal History)
Setúbal - Description
The town has become the third largest port in Portugal as it well sheltered
from the Atlantic Ocean. It lies to the south of Lisbon and a good motorway
provides easy access. The town of Setúbal is attractive with many
pedestrian streets, gardens and interesting shops. The 16th Century
Cathedral Santa Maria da Graça has beautiful tiles from the 18th
Century. The Igreja de Jesus is a remarkable Gothic church with its
interior columns carved in Arrábida pink stone from the nearby
quarry. The architect Diogo Boitac designed this wonderful early
example of Manueline style in 1494. The Museu de Setúbal is to be
found in the Mosterio de Jesus and it has many religious items and
paintings. Part of the collection is dedicated to the famous 18th Century
Portuguese romantic poet Bocage. The Museu de Arqueológia e
Etnográfia has a varied and interesting collection of items discovered
in the immediate region, from Bronze Age pots to the processing of cork. The
16th Century Castelo de São Filipe was constructed to defend the port
from passing marauders and it has now been turned into an attractive luxury
Pousada for the benefit of the many passing tourists.
Setúbal - Nearby Locations
Inland to the west and south of Setúbal is the Reserva Natural do
Estuário do Sado, a nature reserve park consisting of vast stretches of
mud flats, lagoons and small forests of pine trees. To the west of the town
is the famous Portinho da Arrábida, a large cove type beach facing
south and protected from the north winds by a 300 metres high slope. Half
way up this slope set in the deserted natural greenery is a solitary 16th
Century Franciscan Monastery enjoying what must be one of the most
beautifully restful views in Europe. This Monastery has been carefully
restored by the Fundação Oriente and is being now used as a Study
Centre.
Close to the beach there is a small 17th Century Fort that houses a small
Sea and Marine Biology Centre. To the south on the old road to the Algarve
is the town of Alcácer do Sal that was once the capital of the now
extinct province of Al-Cassr until it was regained in the 12th
Century from the Moors by the Christian forces. The castle and the
Convento de Santo António was built in the 16th Century but was
destroyed in 1755 by an earthquake. The castle has been restored into a
comfortable Pousada for the overnight visitors to the region. Immediately
to the north of Setúbal is the proud town of Palmela with its
castle high walls sitting on the crown of its hill. In the 12th Century,
Dom Afonso Henrigues gave this town to the Order of Santiago for
their headquarters. The Igreja do Convento de Sant'Iago, which was
originally built in the 15th Century has suffered considerably from the
destruction of the 1755 earthquake but has been recently restored with a
part being made into a Pousada. From its high location the view from the
walls stretch back to Lisbon and far into the Alentejo.
To the northwest is the small village of Azeitão. Here are the
Quinta do Bacalhau and the Quinta das Torres, both from the
16th Century and both full of charm and history. The first is famous for
its wine and the second for its hospitality as a country Inn. Notably in
the same area are the famous Wine Cellars of José Maria de Fonseca.
Setúbal Weather (detailed)
Detailed Comporta weather conditions
Detailed Costa da Caparica weather conditions
Detailed Cova do Vapor weather conditions
Detailed Sines weather conditions
Detailed Troia weather conditions
Setúbal Photos
Arrábida Monastery
· Arrábida Harbour
· Setúbal Town Square
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Setúbal Events |
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| Festival da Senhor de Jesus das Chagas |
2nd to 3rd May |
| Festival dos Santos Populars |
23rd to 30th June |
| Festival da Nossa Senhora do Cabo |
September |
| Festival da Nossa Senhora da Luz |
September |
| Town Holiday |
15th September
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Lisbon Coast Towns
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· Sintra
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Useful Setúbal Telephone Numbers
2900
