Visiting Setúbal district
Visiting My preferences:
*** Not to be missed:
Arrábida
** Very Interesting.
Sesimbra, Palmela, Setúbal
* Interesting:
Alcácer do Sal, Cabo Espichel, Sines, Santiago do Cacém,
With time:
Almada, Alcochete, Caparica, Melides, Grândola, Porto Covo
Melides
A small lagoon by the sea, about 5 Km from town, is a good spot for a day in the wild.
The structures are very basic, and, in summer, there is always people spreading in the wide stripe of sand.
Camping is the main lodging resource in Melides.
Sesimbra
Well protected against the north winds, Sesimbra is an excellent place to spend some days.
Pleasant to swim, its good location makes it a good starting point to search for the charms of the region.
Arrábida, Tróia and cape Espichel are not to be missed.
When passing in Azeitão don’t forget the cheese. And the wine. And…
Porto Covo
The most popular beach around Sines is Porto Covo. Some years ago, it was a wild area, with a secluded beach turned into a privilege to the few who could access it.
Successive investments transformed it in a massive holiday place, and… a beach like many other.
OK! If you want to swim in a not so cold water as up north…
Changing sights in Setúbal district
In the opposite side of the river, Tróia is one of Setúbal best beaches. New developments in touristy industry are changing the look and use of the peninsula. These sights are gone, but the promises are ambitious – five stars resorts.
Let’s see what it’s coming.
