Setubal is a beautiful town located along the coast near Lisbon. It is well-known since it is the third largest port in Portugal. This city will surprise you for the pleasant atmosphere it will offer to its visitor, offering lovely gardens and beautiful fountains.

Historically Setubal, with its ancient origins, was known for the flourishing fish conservation activity with salt. Even today you can admire the ruins of this important historical site.

The historic center of Setubal consists of elegant boulevards and beautiful squares with shops and outdoor cafés. Among the monuments of Setubal is the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Gracia of the sixteenth century, the House of Bocage, home of the poet Manuel Maria Barbarosa de Bocage.

In the vicinity of Setubal we recommend a visit to the beautiful Reserva Natural do Estuario do Saudo, the ancient Setubal, to the Troy Peninsula today a growing tourist resort, easily reached from Setubal by ferry and known for the beauty of its beaches.