Palmela

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In the heart of the Lisbon metropolitan area, Palmela is divided into five parishes that differ greatly from each other in terms of demographic dynamism, occupation and land use. It is integrated into the Setúbal Tourism Region – Costa Azul. One part of its territory is part of the Sado Estuary Natural Reserve, the other part of the Serra da Arrábida Natural Park. In economic terms, industry and services are the most representative sectors, although agriculture still holds some weight. The beauty of the landscape and the products produced in the region are another strong point of the municipality, as they are known throughout the country and highly sought after by visitors. The Harvest Festival, which takes place annually at the end of August, continues to be the most significant event promoting indigenous products.

What to do in Palmela

Igreja de Santiago

Palmela

The national monument classification includes the tomb of Sir Jorge de Lencastre, son of King João II, in Arrábida marble. Of this temple, the Gothic portal on the main facade stands out, with three archivolts and topped by a large oculus. Church with three naves, crowned with battlements. Special reference to the 17th and 18th century tiles and the high …

Museu da Música Mecânica

Palmela

This museum consists of a completely closed box, which aims to establish a certain parallel with a music box. Visitors have the opportunity to enter this large “music box”, travel through time, explore and listen with great curiosity to hundreds of mechanical instruments, distributed across five exhibition galleries, arranged around a central courtyard.

Castelo de Palmela

Palmela

The fortress stands on the eastern spur of Serra da Arrábida, from which you can see an extensive landscape from Sines to Sintra. Its main points of interest are the entrance, the 17th century walls, the convent of the Order of Santiago, the church of Santiago, from the 15th century, the Paços de D. Jorge, the turrets, the 14th century …

Kartódromo Internacional de Palmela

Palmela

Located in Palmela, this set is one of the fastest circuits in the country and one of the best equipped kart tracks in Europe, which has a track with a perimeter of 1270 meters and a constant width of 10 …

Casa Mãe da Rota dos Vinhos

Palmela

Casa Mãe da Rota dos Vinhos is located in the heart of Vila de Palmela and its main objective is to promote wines from the Setúbal Peninsula/Costa Azul. It is an old cellar restored for this purpose that displays products, …

Museu Municipal de Palmela

Palmela

The Municipal Museum of Palmela is a set of museum spaces, the most important of which is the Castle Nucleus which, in itself, comprises four zones: Archaeological Space (in situ reading of the history of the fortification), Medieval Occupation and …

Grutas Artificiais da Quinta do Anjo

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Funerary complex consisting of four artificial caves.

Jardim Zeca Afonso

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Pleasant garden with several grassy spaces and many trees that provide plenty of shade. Benches are distributed throughout the garden.

Pelourinho de Palmela

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It has a polygonal base, cylindrical shaft and carved capital, on which sits a coat of arms and crown with an inscription from 1645.

Miradouro na Rua Hermenegildo Capelo

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From this point it is possible to observe the typical fields of this region of the country.

Centro Cultural do Poceirão

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The objective of this cultural center is to promote cultural and educational activities that contribute to the cultural, civic and social formation of the community. The program of activities promoted in this equipment seeks to cover all age groups, focusing …

Miradouro do Largo São João Baptista

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From this point it is possible to observe and take beautiful photos of the municipality of Palmela, including the Castle.

Biblioteca Municipal de Palmela

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The Palmela Municipal Library was opened in 1990, occupying the S. João schools building in Palmela.

Centro de Interpretação da Natureza do Zambujalinho

Palmela

Inserted in the heart of the Sado Estuary Natural Reserve, this space constitutes an extraordinary viewpoint over the Sado Estuary and surrounding areas. It is possible to observe cork oak forests, salt marshes and rice fields where an important community …

Miradouro da Alameda Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira

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From this point it is possible to observe the typical fields of this region of the country.

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Where to eat in Palmela

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Where to sleep in Palmela

Pousada Castelo Palmela
Pousada Castelo Palmela

Historic inn

Located in the Castle of Palmela, this wonderful "Pousada" has 26 rooms and two suites, all spacious and well equipped. It has astounding views and a restauran…

Montado Hotel & Golf Resort
Montado Hotel & Golf Resort

4 star

Situated on the Côte d'Azur region, near the castle of Palmela, the mounted Hotel & Golf Resort offers all the conditions to enjoy a comfortable stay and in co…

Amazónia Palmela Apartamentos
Amazónia Palmela Apartamentos

Involved in a rural setting, located just two minutes from the historic centre of Palmela, this unit with 40 apartments, standing ready to serve the new area o…

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