Setúbal District Essentials

Setúbal District encompasses diverse landmarks ranging from the industrial Roman fish-salting ruins of Tróia to the medieval headquarters of the Order of Santiago in Palmela. The region features significant Manueline architecture at the Mosteiro de Jesus and engineering marvels like the 25 de Abril Bridge. Natural highlights include the Arrábida coast and the unique stilt-supported fishing pier at Carrasqueira, while the southern landscape preserves the only Roman hippodrome in Portugal at Miróbriga.

25 de Abril Bridge

The 25 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the municipality of Almada on the left…

Sanctuary of Christ the King

Monumental Catholic statue and shrine dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, featuring panoramic views and a lookout point.

Castelo de Palmela

Medieval fortress and former seat of the Order of Santiago, situated 240 meters above sea level with views of the Sado and Tagus estuaries.

Castelo de Sines

15th-century medieval castle and the birthplace of explorer Vasco da Gama, overlooking the bay of Sines.

Mosteiro de Jesus

A 15th-century Manueline complex designed by Diogo de Boitaca, featuring twisted columns made from Arrábida breccia.

Ruínas romanas de Tróia

Ruins of a major Roman industrial center for fish salting and garum production, active between the 1st and 6th centuries AD.

Ruínas Romanas de Miróbriga

Archaeological site featuring a forum, thermal baths, and the only preserved Roman hippodrome in Portugal.

Dom Fernando II e Glória

Dom Fernando II e Glória is a wooden-hulled, 50-gun frigate of the Portuguese Navy.

Praia do Creiro ou da Anicha

This beach is hidden in a nature park which makes it a wonderful and tranquil place. Its light sand and turquoise water will captivate you.

Cais palafítico da Carrasqueira

A network of irregular wooden piers built on stilts by local fishermen in the 1950s and 1960s along the Sado River.