Car excursion to Setubal

Car excursion to Setubal

Setubal County is located south of Lisbon, on the south bank of the Tagus River. Already in Roman times, salt was mined on the coast. It is now a major industrial and agricultural region of Portugal. But the biggest attraction of the Setubal Peninsula is nature. You will be fascinated by the beautiful views from the mountain range of the Serra da Arrabida National Park, the cleanest sandy beaches, the grandeur and power of the Atlantic Ocean, raging at the foot of the cliff at Cape Eshpischel. Tour route Bridge April 25 – Azeitao

Palmela – Setubal – Arrabida – Sezimbra – Cabo Eshpichel – Vascu da Gama Bridge Meeting at your hotel. The first point will be the winery, where the world-famous Setubal muskatel is produced, and where we will get, driving along one of the largest suspension bridges in the world, the bridge on April 25. We will be told the long history of this enterprise, shown how the muskatel is made, we will see the basements where it is aged. And then, of course, you will try both this wonderful drink and other wines produced at this winery. The second point of our trip will be the old medieval castle of Palmela, dating back to the Moorish invasion. The castle is located on a high hill, and for a long time was the residence of the master of the spiritual and knightly Order of St. Santiago. Then we will go to the national park of Portugal Serra da Arrabida, our way will pass through the city of Setubal, one of the main ports of the country. Setubal, as a city began to develop actively in the era of navigation. Serra da Arrabida National Park is located on the most beautiful mountain range, we will pass along the very ridge of this massif and from a bird's eye view enjoy magnificent views of the beautiful bay formed by the mouth of the Sado River and the Troy Peninsula. On the other hand, you can see Lisbon and its entire coast. Also on the slopes of the mountains you can see the remains of an ancient Franciscan monastery. Next, descending from the ridge, we will stop at a small family enterprise, this is a workshop for the production of ceramic products. You will be able to admire, and even purchase for memory, absolutely amazing author's products made in the national Portuguese style. The next point of our trip will be the small town of Sezimbra, until the middle of the last century it was a fishing village, and now, thanks to its beach, it has become a very popular resort. Above the city itself, at a 250-meter height rises the old Moorish fortress. The last point will be the place of Cabo Eshpischel, this cape stands out far into the ocean and according to legend, in this place was the appearance of the Virgin, she left the ocean on a large white mule. In honor of this, here, almost at the edge of the steep cliff, was built the church da Nossa Senora do Cabo Eshpichel. On the way to Cape Eshpischel we can see the old operating windmill (and even visit it if it is opened). Finally, we go back to the hotel. We will return to Lisbon by one of the longest and most beautiful bridges, the Vashcu da Gama Bridge.