A Day in Setúbal
A Day in Setúbal
Beyond its reputation as a fishing port and industrial city, Setúbal is a majestic gem with a rich, seaside Portuguese culture that Setúbal was the most important center of Portugal's fishing industry since the 20th century. Boasting an abundance of friendly locals, deletable cuisine and not to mention a landscape steeped in history and natural wonders, Setúbal offer an authentic Portuguese experience led by local experts of Eager Tourist. With the Fortaleza de Sao Filipe to the Igreja de Jesus Church, the earliest example of the Manueline style of architecture, and excursions along the Praia do Creiro, a white-sand beach known to locals, our “A Day in Setúbal” itinerary offers the best of the coastal Portuguese town with expert-led activities, tours, workshops, and interactions with locals.
Despite its close proximity to Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, Setubal keeps a rewarding distance, both physically and metaphysically. A small port city located where the river meets the Atlantic and sheltered by the mesmerizing Arrábida Mountain, if Setúbal was a person, she would be the daughter of an old fisherman, and she would invite you to embrace every moment, every smell, every sound. With some of the best fish and seafood in all of world, guests will embark on a day-visit through town leading up to a cooking workshop with one of the area’s home formidable young chefs. With seagulls gliding around and multicolored boats at the docked at the port, the first bottle of local wine would taste so good that you couldn’t resist asking for another one. You would want to walk with her through the old streets, paved with white stones and clothes hanging from the windows. And when you start to understand that every road leads to the old market, you get lost and found again as you enter it. You just need to get your spirit free and enjoy the simple things in life, here.
Our “A Day in Setúbal” excursion includes:
Expert guidance with a local resident
Insight about life in Setúbal including encounters and dialogues with locals working in creative fields
Tasting of local delicacies and snacks in the Mercado do Livramento local farmer’s market
Visits to private homes, art or design studios
Coffee, tea or a glass of wine per person
A DAY IN SETÚBAL
Beyond its reputation as a fishing port and industrial city, Setúbal is a majestic gem with a rich, seaside Portuguese culture that Setúbal was the most important center of Portugal's fishing industry since the 20th century. Boasting an abundance of friendly locals, deletable cuisine and not to mention a landscape steeped in history and natural wonders, Setúbal offer an authentic Portuguese experience led by local experts of Eager Tourist. With the Fortaleza de Sao Filipe to the Igreja de Jesus Church, the earliest example of the Manueline style of architecture, and excursions along the Praia do Creiro, a white-sand beach known to locals, our “A Day in Setúbal” itinerary offers the best of the coastal Portuguese town with expert-led activities, tours, workshops, and interactions with locals.
Despite its close proximity to Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city, Setubal keeps a rewarding distance, both physically and metaphysically. A small port city located where the river meets the Atlantic and sheltered by the mesmerizing Arrábida Mountain, if Setúbal was a person, she would be the daughter of an old fisherman, and she would invite you to embrace every moment, every smell, every sound. With some of the best fish and seafood in all of world, guests will embark on a day-visit through town leading up to a cooking workshop with one of the area’s home formidable young chefs. With seagulls gliding around and multicolored boats at the docked at the port, the first bottle of local wine would taste so good that you couldn’t resist asking for another one. You would want to walk with her through the old streets, paved with white stones and clothes hanging from the windows. And when you start to understand that every road leads to the old market, you get lost and found again as you enter it. You just need to get your spirit free and enjoy the simple things in life, here.
Our “A Day in Setúbal” excursion includes:
Expert guidance with a local resident
Insight about life in Setúbal including encounters and dialogues with locals working in creative fields
Tasting of local delicacies and snacks in the Mercado do Livramento local farmer’s market
Visits to private homes, art or design studios
Coffee, tea or a glass of wine per person
