The Pousada has stunning views over the Sado Estuary and the Troia peninsula to the Atlantic Ocean in the distance.

Setubal is Portugal's third largest port and still holds fish auctions every morning at the harbour.

The old town has a number of interesting monuments, the most important being the Igreja (church) de Jesus.

The old town has a number of interesting monuments, the most important being the Igreja (church) de Jesus.

This church is considered to be the first Manueline building and boasts an impressive doorway.

Its twisted granite pillars were hewn and transported from the nearby Arrabida Natural Park.

The Igreja de Santa Maria da Graca was built in the 13th Century. It was rebuilt in the 16th Century and contains beautifully carved altars and 18th Century azulejos (tiles).

The museum Michel Giacometti has an excellent collection of ethnic tools once used by local artisans.

Setubal offers a rare opportunity to take a boat trip on the Sado estuary to see the bottle nosed dolphins.

The Arrabida Natural Park is 20 kilometres from Setubal, it has a spectacular granite ridge and is a haven for wildlife.

A trip to Vila Fresca de Azeitao is a must for wine connoisseurs.

A tour of the wine vaults at Jose Maria is recommended and includes a free tasting of the locally produced Muscatel.

The Pousada de Setubal has a beautiful Baroque Chapel lined with azulejos (tiles) relating to the life of St. Filipe.

The accommodation comprises a total of 16 rooms as follows: 1 suite with twin bedroom and sea view, 6 twin bedrooms and 1 double with view, 5 double rooms in the former cells, 1 twin and 1 double bedroom with view to the castle and 1 double bedroom with view to the pateo.

The rooms all have private bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, Cable television, mini-bar, safe, hair dryer and bathing gowns.

The hotel facilities include restaurant, bar terrace, snooker, family games and parking.

The terrace affords stunning views over the port and River Sado estuary.

Enjoy the local seafood cuisine and muscatel wines in this historic setting.

This Pousada Hotel also has conference facilities.

Activities in the area include hunting, golf, water sports, fishing, diving, country walks, river cruises, four-wheel driving, four-wheel motorbiking, hot air ballooning and paintball.

For golf in the area please see Troia Golf Course.

The international airport at Lisbon (Lisboa) is approximately 47 kilometers from this Pousada of Portugal.