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Arrábida Natural Park

N379-1, Setúbal, Setúbal

Description

The Arrábida Natural Park covers the southern portion of the Setúbal Peninsula and is characterized by its mountain range (Serra da Arrabida culminating at 501m) only delineated from the Ocean by rocky cliffs. There are a few beaches such as Galapinhos, Portinho da Arrábida and Figueirinha and the isolated monastery complex of the Convent of Our Lady of Arrábida is the main cultural attraction.

Access & Transport

The protected area is about 35km south of Lisbon and can be accessed from the Santana and Sesimbra side (in the west), Azeitao from the A2 (in the north on the N10) and from Setubal (in the east, from the N10 as well)

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the town of Setubal, including the Fort of São Filipe.

Meta review

The natural park gets positive reviews mostly on account of the spectacular ocean views. Visitors recommend driving both the road higher up the Sierra and the one closer to the coastline, enjoying some of the sandy coves. A good place for hilly runs as well on a mix of double and single track trails.

Environmental & Social

Green activity. Tourism has some positive impact on the local economic activity

Conclusion

The Arrábida Natural Park is worth including in a regional itinerary but, in our opinion, not special enough in terms of views or content to warrant a dedicated trip from further out than Lisbon.

Key positive

Enjoyable ocean views

Not busy

Key negative

The inland landscape is quite common

Suitability

No restriction for the road views but most trails and beach access will not be suitable to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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