Arrábida Natural Park (Parque Natural da Arrábida) Tours and Tickets

The main attractions of Arrábida Natural Park are typically its beaches, its mountainous vegetation, and the vineyards that skirt its northern edges. Its prominent landmarks are the São Filipe Fortress outside Setubal and the Convent of Our Lady of Arrábida, both from the 16th century, and the Serra do Risco, the park’s highest point.

Arrábida Natural Park supports activities that appeal to all travelers, from the active to the curious. Swimming at its beaches and walking its scenic trails are the most common ways to enjoy the park, but visitors can also kayak and take boat tours to explore its coast or go wine-tasting at the park’s various vineyards.

Visitors to Arrábida Natural Park have various hiking options, including a trail to the viewpoint at Alto do Formosinho, the coastal path along the Portinho da Arrábida, and paths leading to the park’s highest point at Serra do Risco. Trails in the area are marked with painted yellow and red markers.

The beaches of Arrábida Natural Park are one of the most popular reasons for people to visit. Figueirinha Beach, Galapinhos Beach, Creiro Beach, and Albarquel Beach are the most visited beaches in the natural park, with Albarquel Beach the easiest one to visit from Setubal. However, there are also smaller beaches travelers may want to seek out to escape the crowds.

Yes, visitors to Arrábida Natural Park will find several places to camp, either in or near the park. Both EcoParque do Outão and Camping Picheleiros offer camping sites with facilities where you can pitch a tent, while there are places where you can bring a caravan or stay in bungalows.

Arrábida Natural Park isn’t especially well known as a place for wildlife viewing, although it is home to a range of birds, most notably Bonelli's eagles, peregrines, and blue rock thrushes. A popular nearby wildlife activity is looking for dolphins in the Sado Estuary on a local boat tour.