Private tours in Lisbon & surroundings
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Arrabida, Sesimbra, Setubal - half day
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Program
Cross the bridge “25 Abril” over Tagus river, and have a superb view of Lisbon.
Visit the XII century Castle of Sesimbra and admire the beautiful view of the ocean, Sesimbra beach and scenery of
this fishing town. Sightseeing of Sesimbra, seaside with crystal clear water and where we can have a glimpse of the
fishing port, to see fishermen unloading the catch.
Azeitão - famous for its wine cellar, where we can stop for a guided visit to this antique muscatel wine producer
and wine tasting.
Arrabida mountain - a unique nature reserve providing a breathtaking panoramic view, on the highest cliffs of the
Portuguese coast, over Lisbon, Setubal, Troia and the ocean.
Stop at Setubal, an important fishing harbour, where once again we can admire the typical Portuguese fishing
boats. Travel back to Lisbon by Vasco da Gama bridge, 12 km long, for another unforgettable view of Lisbon and
one of the widest estuaries in the world.
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...The forest-clad, elongated hummock of the Serra da Arrábida is a veritable oasis of natural
vegetation amid the suburban sprawl of the Setúbal peninsula, with an incredibly diverse wildlife to
match. Along the shore of the Sado estuary, its sheer flanks drop sharply into a turquoise sea, the pale
limestone cliffs eaten away at the base to form small sandy coves. Although the 50km-long ridge of the
Arrábida attains a maximum of only 501m (Alto do Formosinho), the views from the top are truly
spectacular, giving the impression of much greater altitude. More than 1,000 species of vascular plants
have been recorded from the Arrábida natural park. Situated to the south of the peninsula is the hub
Setubal, actually Portugal's third largest port after Lisbon and Porto. Renowned for both its fishing and
fish restaurants and its many historic buildings and museums, Setubal makes a superb Portugal
holiday base or indeed a day trip. To the west of Setubal centre are stunning beaches backed on by the
Arrabida Natural Park. To the south is the natural reserve of the Sado estuary, home to numerous
birds and wildlife including bottle-nosed Dolphins...
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