ARRABIDA NATURAL PARK TOURISM GUIDE
Mediterranean vegetation by the Atlantic
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Between Setubal and
Sesimbra
lies the Arrábida Natural Park, a beautiful protected area covered with pines and rich Mediterranean
vegetation, including many rare species.
Perched up on the hills overlooking the sea is a dazzling white 16th century
Franciscan monastery,
and along the slope of the hillside are five
round chapels once used for solitary meditation.
Down below, the crystal-clear waters of the sheltered beach of Portinho
da Arrábida
are relatively warm and popular with scuba divers and
underwater fishermen.
The poet Robert Southey wrote about swimming in the
area, saying "I have no idea of sublimity exceeding it."
When in Arrábida, stop at Azeitão nearby and its fine mansions.
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GoLisbon now offers a marvellous opportunity of purchasing land in this area of Portugal. With Lisbon airport a mere half an hour away, a lovely dream home could be built here.
Places Nearby
Setubal
- Busy port; the birthplace of Manueline architecture; dolphin watching
Sesimbra
- Calm waters in a fishing town; a mystical cape
Azeitão
- Sleepy village with fine mansions and wine
Lisbon - The
Age of Discovery, World Heritage monuments, museum treasures, vibrant
nightlife
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AROUND LISBON
AND TAGUS VALLEY Alcobaça Arrábida Azeitão Batalha Cascais Ericeira Estoril Fatima Leiria Mafra Nazaré Obidos Palmela Peniche Queluz Santarém Sesimbra Setubal Sintra Tomar |
ALENTEJO
Beja Castelo de Vide Elvas Estremoz Evora Marvão Mértola Monsaraz Vila Viçosa ALGARVE Albufeira Faro Lagos Sagres Silves Tavira Vila Real de Santo António Vilamoura |
BEIRAS (CENTRAL PORTUGAL)
Aveiro Belmonte Buçaco Coimbra Conimbriga Figueira da Foz Guarda Monsanto Piodão Serra da Estrela Viseu PORTO AND DOURO Amarante Lamego Porto |
MINHO
Barcelos Braga Gerês National Park Guimarães Ponte de Lima Ponte da Barca Viana do Castelo TRAS-OS-MONTES Bragança Chaves Vila Real THE ISLANDS Azores Madeira |