Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Vertigem Azul
DOLPHIN-WATCHING
( 265 238 000;
www.vertigemazul.com
;
Rua Praia da Saúde 11D)
Offers sustainable three-hour
dolphin-watching tours in the Sado estuary (€35). It's located 500m west of the centre.
4WD Tours
Mil Andanças offers 4WD tours in Arrábida (half-day €30).
Walking Tours
Sistemas de Ar Livre
WALKING TOUR
(SAL;
265 227 685;
www.sal.pt
; Av Manuel Maria Portela 40; per person from €8;
10am Sat & Sun Sep-Jun)
The ecotourism company Sistemas de Ar Livre arranges activities including three-
hour guided walks in or around Setúbal.
Wine Tours
The tourist office has a free useful leaflet,
Rota de Vinhos da Costa Azul,
detailing all the
wine producers you can visit in the area.
WINE TOUR
José Maria da Fonseca
( 212 198 940;
www.jmf.pt
;
Rua José Augusto Coelho 11, Vila Nogueira de Azeitão; visits €3; 10am-12.15pm
& 2-5.30pm)
Wine-lovers shouldn't miss the cellar tours of José Maria da Fonseca, the oldest
Portuguese producer of table wine and Moscatel de Setúbal, in nearby Vila Nogueira de
Azeitão. The winery is now run by the sixth generation of the family. Ring ahead to ar-
range a visit. From Setúbal, buses leave frequently to Vila Nogueira de Azeitão (20
minutes).
Sleeping
Parque de Campismo
( 265 238 318;
www.roteiro-campista.pt
; Outão; campsites per adult/tent/car €4.50/6.50/3.20; )
Situated
4km west of Setúbal, this shady site is right on the coast although it's mostly used by
long-term caravanners. It's accessible by regular bus (25 minutes).
CAMPGROUND
€
Blue Coast Hostel
HOSTEL
€
