Setúbal, charming village between the Atlantic and the wild mountains
The small coastal town of Setúbal is known for its fish, its wines and its wild and protected mountains. Ideally located on the Sado River estuary, Setúbal has a history and industry closely linked to the sea.
It´s port, one of the main ports in the country since the 19th century, supplies octopus, seafood and other fresh fish to a covered market, which is considered the second best fish market in the world.
We will start our guided tour by visiting the market and the Labour Museum (Museu do Trabalho), housed in an old canning factory, to discover Setúbal´s industrial heritage linked to its fishing industry. Afterwards there will be free time for lunch (don’t forget to order the cuttlefish Setubal is famous for!) .
The tour will resume around around 14:30.
We will visit the Convent of Jesus with its church, which was built in the 15th century and is actually the 1st building in Portugal constructed in Manueline style. We will also make a stop at the Miradouro de São Sebastião with its beautiful views of the estuary do Sado and the Tróia peninsula.
We will then follow our guide strolling through the historic center between the central Praça do Bocage, (the shopping and pedestrian part of the town ) and the port with its small artisanal fishing boats. There will also be a stop at beautiful Casa da Baía and we will finish our tour at our meeting point, close to the Railway Station.
How to get to Setúbal?
You can reach Setúbal easily by bus or train. The journey should take around an hour, depending from where in Lisbon you are leaving. We are also organizing carpooling with shared costs. If you want to offer your car or like to have a ride, please contact Martina on designatemember.iwp@gmail.com
