Guidebook for Setúbal
Shopping
Portugal’s vibrant Mercado Livramento opened in Setúbal in 1930, an area with a huge fishing tradition, one of the best in the level of quality and variety, fish meat, vegetables and all the best Portuguese food.
It is a beautiful place where the sounds and smells are timeless, is one of the world's most famous fish and seafood markets. Must GO!
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Mercado do Livramento
163 Av. Luísa TodiPortugal’s vibrant Mercado Livramento opened in Setúbal in 1930, an area with a huge fishing tradition, one of the best in the level of quality and variety, fish meat, vegetables and all the best Portuguese food.
It is a beautiful place where the sounds and smells are timeless, is one of the world's most famous fish and seafood markets. Must GO!
Parks & Nature
Located within the Serra da Arrábida Natural Park, Portinho Beach is deemed one of the prettiest in all of Portugal. Its fine white sands and the various tones of blue of these clear waters contrast with the deep greens of the hills to create a beautiful scenario that is perfect for contemplative relaxation.
This calm bay is good for diving to enjoy the diverse marine life although fishing itself is forbidden given that the seabed itself is included in the Natural Park's protected area.
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Praia Portinho da Arrabida
Located within the Serra da Arrábida Natural Park, Portinho Beach is deemed one of the prettiest in all of Portugal. Its fine white sands and the various tones of blue of these clear waters contrast with the deep greens of the hills to create a beautiful scenario that is perfect for contemplative relaxation.
This calm bay is good for diving to enjoy the diverse marine life although fishing itself is forbidden given that the seabed itself is included in the Natural Park's protected area.
Observation of the resident community of bottlenose dolphins of the Sado River. Guided boat tour – visiting the Sado estuary and the Arrábida coast.... must go.
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Vertigem Azul
11D R. Praia da SaúdeObservation of the resident community of bottlenose dolphins of the Sado River. Guided boat tour – visiting the Sado estuary and the Arrábida coast.... must go.
Quiet beach, presents a calm sea and clear water, favoring the observation of marine species.
The Galapinhos beach is ideal for connoisseurs of small beaches and quiet corners, sheltered among the rocks.
Beach with surveillance, that access is being made by earthen tracks with considerable slope. Difficult car parking, take the Bus.
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Galapinhos Beach
Quiet beach, presents a calm sea and clear water, favoring the observation of marine species.
The Galapinhos beach is ideal for connoisseurs of small beaches and quiet corners, sheltered among the rocks.
Beach with surveillance, that access is being made by earthen tracks with considerable slope. Difficult car parking, take the Bus.
Take the bus and visit Figueirinha one of the most famous beaches in the region, making it quite popular during the high season.
The low waving creates excellent conditions for swimming and the long sandy beach invites for a long walk. The beach of Figueirinha, awarded with the Blue Flag, has excellent conditions for the observation of marine species.
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Plage de la Figueirinha
Take the bus and visit Figueirinha one of the most famous beaches in the region, making it quite popular during the high season.
The low waving creates excellent conditions for swimming and the long sandy beach invites for a long walk. The beach of Figueirinha, awarded with the Blue Flag, has excellent conditions for the observation of marine species.
Urban Beach, really clean and easy to get to from the city center, perfect for a river walk by the morning or the sunset.
In the low tide you can walk from Parque Urbano de Abarquel.
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Albarquel
Urban Beach, really clean and easy to get to from the city center, perfect for a river walk by the morning or the sunset.
In the low tide you can walk from Parque Urbano de Abarquel.
The beach can be reached by leaving from Setubal (see the Atlantic Ferrys ) on a Ferry Boat or a Catamaran. During summer, the beaches that are close to the ferry boat docking area are generally crowded, but if you want less company, just walk a while south along the Atlantic shoreline and you will find fewer sunbathers. Must Go!!
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Marina de Tróia
Rua da AroeiraThe beach can be reached by leaving from Setubal (see the Atlantic Ferrys ) on a Ferry Boat or a Catamaran. During summer, the beaches that are close to the ferry boat docking area are generally crowded, but if you want less company, just walk a while south along the Atlantic shoreline and you will find fewer sunbathers. Must Go!!
Green park with great shadows where you can also have a swim at the river side beach, great for kids and easy access from the city centre.
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Parque Urbano de Albarquel
Green park with great shadows where you can also have a swim at the river side beach, great for kids and easy access from the city centre.
Getting Around
Bus Station, from here you can go to anywhere in Portugal. If you choose so leave Setúbal for a day trip to Lisbon- in 45m- Azeitão in 30m- Sesimbra in 45m- Évora in 1.30h.
TST
46 Av. 5 de OutubroBus Station, from here you can go to anywhere in Portugal. If you choose so leave Setúbal for a day trip to Lisbon- in 45m- Azeitão in 30m- Sesimbra in 45m- Évora in 1.30h.
Goind to Troia Peninsula by Boat, walking or driviing you can choose from the Ferry-Boat (driving) or the Catamaram (walkin)
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Atlantic Ferries
Avenida Jaime RebeloGoind to Troia Peninsula by Boat, walking or driviing you can choose from the Ferry-Boat (driving) or the Catamaram (walkin)
Goind to Troia Peninsula by Catamaram, visit the magiacal white sand beaches.
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Atlantic Ferries - Catamarans
2 R. Teotónio BanhaGoind to Troia Peninsula by Catamaram, visit the magiacal white sand beaches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Taifa
558 Av. Luísa TodiLive Music, food , and really good atmosphere.
Try all the good sweet wine and the local food, at the main square Praça do Bocage, the City Centre.
Moscatel de Setúbal Experience
49 Praça de BocageTry all the good sweet wine and the local food, at the main square Praça do Bocage, the City Centre.
Have a go, this area is quite cosy, to eat, drink and have a good time.
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Beco da Ribeira
n4 Beco da RibeiraHave a go, this area is quite cosy, to eat, drink and have a good time.
Take the Bus to Azeitão at TST (see transports map) and visit one of the oldest winery in the world, they have tours and wine tasting and a guided tour.
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Jose Maria de Fonseca
12a R. José Augusto CoelhoTake the Bus to Azeitão at TST (see transports map) and visit one of the oldest winery in the world, they have tours and wine tasting and a guided tour.
Food Scene
One of the best spot to eat local food.. must go.
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Adega dos Garrafões
103 R. de Arronches JunqueiroOne of the best spot to eat local food.. must go.
Eat outside in one of the typical neighbood os Setúbal ( Fonte Nova) The famous Sardines and all the grilled fresh fish.
Around this restaurant you have three others that are also very good choices, this area is one of the main places to have a great meal.
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Tasca Kefish
8 Praça Machado dos SantosEat outside in one of the typical neighbood os Setúbal ( Fonte Nova) The famous Sardines and all the grilled fresh fish.
Around this restaurant you have three others that are also very good choices, this area is one of the main places to have a great meal.
If you are a meat lover, this is the place to go, friendly staff and the quality is very good. Eat outside and have a great view to one of the main square in Setúbal.
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Carnes do Convento
n1 R. Acácio BarradasIf you are a meat lover, this is the place to go, friendly staff and the quality is very good. Eat outside and have a great view to one of the main square in Setúbal.
Arts & Culture
Casa de la Cultura
28 R. de Trás da GuardaAlong the art gallery you also have one main Tourist Office with all the maps you need to walk around Setúbal.
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Casa da Baia de Setubal
468 Av. Luísa TodiAlong the art gallery you also have one main Tourist Office with all the maps you need to walk around Setúbal.
Museu do Trabalho Michel Giacometti
Largo Defensores da RepúblicaSightseeing
Meet the River Sado and have a walk by the river...
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Jardim Engenheiro Luis da Fonseca
31, 2910 Av. Jaime RebeloMeet the River Sado and have a walk by the river...
The Monastery of Setúbal
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Church of the former Monastery of Jesus
2 R. Acácio BarradasThe Monastery of Setúbal
Palmela Old Castle, nice village to walk , with great views to Setúbal and Lisbon area...take the Bus TST ( see transport maps).
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Castelo de Palmela
Avenida dos Cavaleiros de Santiago e EspadaPalmela Old Castle, nice village to walk , with great views to Setúbal and Lisbon area...take the Bus TST ( see transport maps).