History
THE TOWN OF SETÚBAL
In the historic centre, pedestrian streets flanked by traditional retailing lead to a nice avenue that offers a huge refreshing garden.
The town of Setúbal has been increasingly sought by tourists because of its natural and cultural environment.
Arrábida Mountain, or a boat trip to Tróia Peninsula are two destinations you cannot miss.
HOW TO GET THERE
BY CAR
From: Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon) to the Hotel is about 48 kms, and the journey through E1 and A12 takes around 50 minutes.
Take E1 / Avenida Cidade do Porto / Segunda Circular: Direction: A1- Norte/ A12- Sul / Ponte Vasco da Gama
Take IC17: Direction: A12- Sul / Ponte Vasco da Gama
Take A12 / IP1 / E90: Direction: Setúbal (exit: N10/ Avenida Antero de Quental and turn left: Avenida da Europa (drive across Setúbal)
Take N10/ Estrada Cisprestes: Turn right at Rua De Almeida Garrett and finally turn left at Avenida Alexandre Herculano.
BY BUS
Use the service of Transportes sul do Tejo:
561: Setúbal - Lisboa (over Ponte 25 Abril) (52 min.)
563: Setúbal - Lisboa (over Ponte Vasco Gama and Pinhal Novo) (71min)
754: Setúbal - Lisboa (by AE and Casal Marco) (75min)
755: Setúbal - Lisboa (Pça Espanha) (by Laranjeiro) (90min)
Note:
Adult single/one-way ticket: 1,40 Euros.
BY TRAIN
Use the service of Fertagus (Lisboa » Setúbal):
From: Entrecampos, Sete-Rios or Roma-Areeiro To: Setúbal (60 minutes)
Notes: Adult single/one-way ticket: 4,55 Euros
Single ticket – Minor/Senior/Ret.Pens.: 3,30 Euros
TAXI
Taxi service from the airport has an average price of about 60,00€. The amount to be charged for the trip is fixed and doesn’t depend on the number of passengers carried. If the baggage occupies a volume exceeding 55x35x20 cm, it must be carried on the luggage rack or on the roof, in which case an extra could be charged. Free transportation of wheelchairs, cradles and baby strollers. No bonus required.
RENT-A-CAR
You may rent a car from car rental companies at the airport arrival area. Or you may make a reservation in advance.
What to do
Moscatel de Setúbal
These wines are always matured for a minimum time of approximately two years. They are typically fresh and elegant. Unique fortified wines of Setúbal feature everlasting lust, great sensitivity and pleasure, as well as the wonderful and always difficult harmony between sugar, alcohol and freshness.
Beaches
Sado Dolphins
The area between the Atlantic coast (Galé and Arrábida) and Sado Estuary is the habitat of one the three resident communities of those mammals in European maritime space.