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My Setúbal Favourites (Portugal)
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items These are my favourite places and activities to engage in Setúbal, Portugal. It’s such a magical hidden paradise. If you want to manifest a dream trip to Portugal you should include these on your list 😻
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Must Haves!
Accommodation
Restaurants
I just LOVE to eat at these local restaurants filled with charm and super tasty food 🤤
Super tasty food you can enjoy as tapas too! The environment is cozy and enjoyable and it is such a great place to share a meal with those you love. The garlic shrimp is divine by the way! 😻
Restaurant: Tapas Na Baixa
Hands down the best burgers in town! Even the vegan mushroom one is divine and my absolute favourite 💜
Burguesa Burger & Gin - Restaurantes em Setúbal - Tripadvisor
A charming restaurant located downtown with the most delicious desserts. Their pancakes are divine but all other food is also very tasty 😋
Restaurant: Mar Até Cá
Experiences
These beaches at the base of Arrábida mountain look like the Maldives 😻 Clear sand and water with a warm summer weather are my favourite way to spend my holidays. Going up the mountain to see the view is also a must if you are visiting town
Arrábida Beaches Look Like The Maldives!
This is my favourite places to be. Going up the mountain (you can go by car) lets you enjoy of these unique views while feeling the peace of being away from the city. It’s a moment to recharge and feel in touch with nature while enjoying the beautifu...
Arrábida Mountain Sight Seeing
This garden in the middle of the city is the perfect place to rest and chill. Has a lovely caffe right in the middle, ducks in the lake a lots of green spaces for a pick-nick or just a simple walk. This is my favourite garden and helps me fresh up du...
Garden: Parque do Bonfim
Where garden meets beach! Yes, you can go for a swim and then lay down on the grass under a tree while you dry off. It also has a children’s playground and a high spot for those who love the views! There’s a caffe and a restaurant there too if you ge...
Where Beach Meets Garden: Parque Urbano de Albarquel
For those who love castles this is the place to be. With an incredible view of the city and the ocean and mountain, this castle has a coffee shop so you can hang out and enjoy the views. It is a perfect place to chill and reset 💕
The Castle: Forte de São Filipe
You can watch dolphins in Setubal too! 😍 This is such an amazing boat ride to watch the dolphins in their natural habitat. I highly recommend this once in a lifetime experience
Dolphin Watching Tour in Setúbal
Must Haves!
The easiest way to move around Setubal is by car. Setubal is not a large city like Lisbon with a huge public transportation network. My recommendation is to rent a car to Europcar (the one I always used and had no issue with ever!) directly from Lisb...
Car Rental at Lisbon Airport
When in Setubal you must try our local sweet wine - Moscatel! It is the ONLY wine I love to drink and required to experience the local culture 😻
Sweet Wine: Moscatel de Setubal
I get water in my mouth just thinking about these! They are traditional from a town near by (Azeitão) and are made of eggs, cinnamon and sugar 🤤…just delicious. I’d eat them all the long if I could.
Azeitão Pies
Accommodation
The best and most gorgeous places to stay in town.
This B&B has a breathtaking Mountain View! If you love to be in high places and beautiful scenery this hotel is for you. This is where I spent my honey moon and loved it! 😻
B&B HOTEL Sado With Mountain Views
If you’d love to make your stay extra luxurious you should see this hotel with spa, sauna and a gym! It’s incredible! Not to mention the gorgeous views 😍
Hotel Meliá With Spa
If you’re looking for an apartment instead of a hotel, that is conveniently located in the city center and within a walking distance to the beach you should look at these gorgeous ones! I just love their clean design 😻
Ady house 2, Setúbal (preços atualizados 2025)