Setubal Wine Tours

Of course, it is possible to get around Setubal with minimal use of cars, even though the city is relatively car-oriented. The town is fairly small and much of the tourist interest; namely the old town, the harbor, and some nearby wineries are easily explored on foot or bicycles. For other routes outside the city, one can use other forms of means of transport like the bust and taxi cabs. If you hope to visit some of the local winemakers who are farther away or in the countryside, then you can engage in wine tours, and you will be transported to these winemakers. Otherwise, it is possible to rent a car to travel more freely from one place to another.

Compared to most other cities in Portugal, Setubal counts as a fairly cheap destination. These are the basic needs of living, namely – accommodation, food, and drinks – which will be moderate if not cheap. One can find simple restaurants and shops for buying products for a meal as well as more prestigious restaurants and, of course, more comfortable hotels. The wineries provide free tasting together with more elaborate ones to suit all your pocket as well as tastes. In general, Setúbal can be considered cheap, and this state of affairs enables tourists to have a good time in the city and its environs without overpaying. 

Setubal is one of those towns that are well-loved by the Portuguese population as well as foreign visitors, which means that there will be equal access to tourist services and typically Portuguese experience. For instance, the city’s organized and famous Livramento market and the beaches are visited by successive hordes of tourists, but Setubal remains true to its essence. The wine region of Setubal where Muscat of Setubal is made has plenty of opportunities to visit wineries not trodden by tourists. The region boasts long-standing vineyards and wineries alongside new-generation winemakers and traditional family-owned wine producers that tend to be less commercial and therefore can provide a less tourist-orientated wine-tasting experience.

Setubal is one of those places famous for its history, beautiful coast, and wine which makes people’s hearts go faster. Sited at the bank of the River Sado, the city has natural resources including a natural and beautiful harbor and beautiful sandy beaches, which include Figueira Beach and Galapos Beach. It is also popular for Muscat de Setubal, which is an aromatic wine that is savored all across the globe mainly as a dessert wine. The nature and recreational spot nearby is the Parque Natural da Arrabida which makes experiencing close and wonderful nature, especially hiking and bird watching. The old town with its active mercado and conventional eating places also adds to Setubal distinctive character.

In Setubal, as it is one of the most tourist towns, the English language is quite familiar to people working in all the chains such as in hotels, restaurants, and wineries. For the most part, the wine tours and tastings have full information on wines as well as the region offered in English by guides. Nevertheless, in cases when people do not often interact with foreigners, or during travel across the country, it is useful to know several words and phrases in Portuguese to understand the interlocutor better if there is a need to speak. The people of the country are mostly friendly and will readily assist as required despite being fluent in English.