Easy hikes and walks around Setúbal (Santa Maria Da Graça)

Amazing tile paintings in the church!

Dolphins can be seen on a boat trip in the Tróia or Setúbal area.👍🇵🇹

Located in Largo Duque de Palmela, very close to the Town Hall and next to the Church of Misericórdia, the pillory is an important symbol of the ancient judicial power in the urban space and of municipal autonomy. Dating from 1645, it was built of limestone (lioz) and consists of a two-step platform with an octagonal base. The shaft is cylindrical and smooth, the capital is decorated with acanthus leaves, and four iron hooks extend from it, ending in zoomorphic shapes. The top consists of a quadrangular element bearing the inscription 1645, above which are the royal coat of arms (shield and crown), surmounted by an iron cross. In the 19th century, perhaps after the abolition of the Municipality in 1855, the pillory was dismantled. The population rebuilt it in 1907, likely as a demonstration of the struggle for the Restoration of the Municipality, which would take place in 1926. By Decree-Law of June 16, 1910, it was classified as a National Monument. Time has eroded the stone and iron, but in 2001, the City Council restored its dignity through restoration work.

Opening Hours Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The rural Islamic site of Alto da Queimada, which we identified as a hilltop, was subjected to archaeological intervention between 1996 and 2005. The village shows signs of previous occupation, from the Roman and pre-Islamic periods, with continuity of settlement being recognised, attributable to the great fertility of the region and the good location and defence conditions. The peasant population that, in the Islamic period, structured and inhabited the hilltop from the Emiral period until the beginning of the 11th century, maintained undeniable fiscal and cultural links to the castle of Palmela. The hilltop is defined in a west-east direction, with rectangular houses, with rough stonework associated with walls obtained from the local rock and roofs made of perishable materials. Spaces with functions linked to daily agricultural and pastoral life are defined, namely storage areas, but also others of a religious nature. The signs of a predominantly agricultural economy are evident in the collection of instruments and various utensils, but other activities are also documented, such as fishing, justified by the proximity of the Sado Estuary.

The Arrábida region holds valuable treasures and a variety of information about the geological evolution of the territory and its occupation since the Neolithic period. It is possible to discover and interpret all these signs in a simple and educational way along the Serra do Louro and Quinta do Anjo mountain range, where you can see beds of fossilized oysters and corals and a large number of archaeological remains in the form of engravings, settlements, hill forts and tombs excavated in the rock. It is also a privileged location for the global observation of all the orography related to the formation of the Serra da Arrábida. The geodetic marker marks the highest point of the Serra do Louro. At an altitude of 224 m, you can see, to the south, the Serra de São Luís (398 m), the Serra dos Gaiteiros (229 m) and the Vale dos Barris. In this location, you can also see a bed of fossilized oysters. The oldest lands in Arrábida date back to around 200 million years ago, at the beginning of the Jurassic, with the oyster beds being one of the testimonies of other geological times.

It's near the port in Setubal. It's pretty big. There is everything you need for eating / cooking: Fish, meat, cheese, etc. There are small dining places all around. Also fine art: Azulejos and figures. Very nice to look at and dine.

The piece is called “The Cat and the Wind” and is by the artist Ricardo Romero. It is located on top of the Casa do Turismo de Setúbal. If you have ever been for a walk in the Baixa district, you must have noticed the enormous black cat installed on the roof of the Casa do Turismo de Setúbal, in Praça do Bocage. As soon as the sculpture was installed in 2021, several images of the piece began to be shared on social media, accompanied by some questions related to the artist. After a few days of secrecy, the local authority revealed that the acrylic resin sculpture, measuring 3.80 metres long and 2.30 metres high, is by the artist Ricardo Romero, from the Matilha Studio project, known for developing works that combine urban art with social and animal causes. The piece is called “The Cat and the Wind” and, according to the artist, aims to draw attention to the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the lack of contemplation of art. “People are very used to classical statuary in cities. They look at things and don’t see them, they don’t appreciate them. Life can be lived if we contemplate it at the same time”, explained Ricardo in the same note. Despite having several possible interpretations, the work, adds Carla Tavares, Ricardo Romero’s project manager, invites the population to stop and reflect on the rush that is life today. Text copied from "New in Setúbal", author: Carolina Bico.