Castle and Lodging of Palmela, Setubal and the Sado River Estuary.

Castelo de Palmela - Palmela visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Castelo de Palmela' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Distrito Setubal.

The medieval castle stands in a dominant position on a cliff at an elevation of 378 meters on the inlet that constitutes natural harbor on the Setubal peninsula between the estuaries of the Tagus and Sado. In the middle of, the eighteenth century the earthquake of 1755 caused severe damage to the ancient castle, whose strategic importance is seen committed since then. It falls into the Costa Azul, in the Natural Park Mountains of Arrábida. From the top of the keep, clear days in sight - if Lisbon.
The region of Palmela has strong roots in agriculture, especially wine, is recognized and rewarded the quality of its wines, including Muscat. The quality and variety of fruit are other riches of the countryside of Palmela, assuming a particular importance in the development of regional economy.

Among the many fruits that are produced here, the apple gingham is distinguished by intense aroma and the color of the epidermis. This variety of apple has the particularity to bloom only in this region.
Against this background we can see the Castle and the Pousada de Palmela, Setubal and the Sado River Estuary.

Tourist Office

Tel.: 212 332 122 |Fax: 212 336 669
http://www.pousadas.pt

Flight: Lisbon International Airport (LIS).
Road: A2, N 252 is about 40km from Lisbon.