Top Setubal District Outdoor Activities

Jump, climb, swim, and enjoy the coast with this small-group coasteering adventure in Arrabida. Your guide is with you to keep you safe, teach you the techniques, and show you the best places for exploring. You just need a sense of adventure and to be prepared to have some fun. Wear helmets, wetsuits, and know you will be safe for the duration of your tour.

Admire the great outdoors of Setubal on this spectacular kayak tour. You won’t have to worry about bringing heavy kit with you as a sit-on-top canoe, backboard, life jacket, paddle, and waterproof bag is provided. You’ll explore Arrabida Natural Park and Marine Reserve with a guide to navigate so you don’t get lost. Your trip will be educational too, as you’ll learn about the geology, flora, and fauna of this idyllic landscape.

Explore the coast of the Arrábida mountain. With our team you can share unforgettable experiences, discovering corners and landscapes of rare beauty. A walk inside the Marine Park Professor Luis Saldanha, unique and unforgettable landscapes will be the highest point of your experience. Available: — Dive equipment with snorkeling; — Snorkeling workshops in one of the clearest waters in Portugal.

Our boat is a family boat that can carry up to 7 customers, which becomes ideal for families or small groups of friends. Our boat is fitted with benches for your comfort. If you want a trip just with your family or friends, or even just with your girlfriend for a romantic trip, we have the possibility to do it in private. Please contact us.

Discover the breathtaking coastline of Arrábida Natural Park on this shared SUP and snorkeling adventure. Glide through crystal-clear waters to uncover hidden caves and pristine beaches. With two SUP boards and snorkeling masks available, you can paddle at your own pace or dive into the vibrant marine life of secret bays. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or small groups, this experience combines natural beauty with local tales and legends, making it a unique way to connect with the area’s rich heritage while enjoying the great outdoors.

Head out onto the Atlantic Ocean for a dolphin- and whale-watching tour from Sesimbra, with a 100% guarantee of sightings. With a biologist on board, look out for pods of playful dolphins and majestic whales, and take in the beautiful coastal scenery of the surrounding Arrábida Mountains. Enjoy a swim in the turquoise waters of a secluded bay and visit the Marine Center to learn more about conservation efforts.

Discover the Total Adventure Circuit and the Arrábida Natural Park with a group of highly qualified experts, and nature and adventure sports for over 30 years. Arrábida Natural Park’s Arrábida Rue is the ideal place for a Total Adventure Circuit. Inside the Natural Park, hidden and protected by the millennial and exclusive endemic flora of the park, is the imposing and famous geo-monument of the Fenda da Arrábida, with natural caves and rocky walls with dozens of meters high, obstacles you will have to overcome. You will get to know this natural space better, its fauna, flora and geology, as you adventure to overcome various natural and artificial obstacles, using various techniques, such as climbing, rapel or horizontal and vertical progression via Via-Ferrata, always safe and accompanied by experienced monitors, equipped with individual protection equipment.

Adventure enthusiasts that haven't tried coasteering are in for a pleasant surprise on this outdoor adventure tour in Setubal. Explore the rocky coastline and intertidal areas, where you can swim, walk, and climb your way along the cliffs. With a few cliff jumps thrown in for good measure, this tour makes for a fantastic outdoor experience. Just don't forget to wear comfy, water-friendly shoes and a swimsuit for your day adventuring.

If you’ve ever wanted to spend time with alpacas then pay a visit to a small farm in Grandola for the ultimate meet and greet experience. See the alpacas in their spacious enclosures and enjoy hand-feeding them and perhaps even petting them. Alpacas are naturally curious creatures and come up to you in their own time.

Get on board with us and discover the wonders of the Sesimbra Natural Park, with its magnificent secret beaches and stunning caves — all guided by a local fisherman. We'll begin at "Cais Espadarte", heading towards Sesimbra’s most famous wild beach... "Ribeiro do Cavalo". Our next stop will be the deserted beaches of Mijona and Inferno. We’ll then head to an ancient whaling site, where you can still see the old structures used for that activity. Nearby, we’ll visit "Praia da Baleeira", a beautiful and peaceful beach named after the ancient boats used to hunt whales. Here, you’ll snorkel once more and enjoy a taste of a local liqueur while soaking in the calm beauty of the bay. Finally, we’ll head towards "Cabo Espichel" to explore more caves and unique rock formations. Throughout the tour, we’ll share stories and local curiosities about the coast and the Natural Park, that only a local fisherman can share with you — all while you enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

The Serra da Arrábida, located just a few minutes from Lisbon, and its beautiful beaches with crystal clear water, are, for many, a paradise yet to be discovered. On this boat trip lasting approximately three hours, you will discover the beautiful beaches of Arrábida, an unforgettable natural spectacle.

Explore the vibrant underwater world at Praia do Creiro in the stunning Arrábida Natural Park. With a certified instructor leading the way, experience snorkeling among colorful coral gardens and diverse marine life, including exclusive species found only in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. After a comprehensive safety briefing, you’ll be equipped and ready to dive into the crystal-clear waters for an unforgettable adventure. Enjoy the rich biodiversity and capture the moment with activity photos, all while surrounded by one of the most beautiful bays in the world. - Snorkeling adventure in the UNESCO-listed Arrábida Natural Park - Guided by certified instructors with extensive experience - Explore a rich marine ecosystem with over a thousand species - All necessary equipment provided, including safety gear and refreshments

Discover the wonders of the underwater world just outside of Lisbon on this small-group snorkeling and kayaking adventure. Led by certified and experienced instructors, explore the vibrant marine life of Arrabida Natural Park, whether you're a beginner or experienced. This tour is a great way to connect with nature and enjoy the pristine waters of Arrábida.

Get off the beaten path and see a different side to Portugal’s national parks during a hiking tour that reveals details that are often missed by tours that transport you by vehicle. Hiking alongside a guide ensures you don’t lose your way and a small group limited to 10 people guarantees that you receive personalized attention.

A boat trip to the caves in Sesimbra offers participants the opportunity to explore and appreciate the unique beauty of the rock formations along the coast. With informative narratives, photo opportunities and the possibility to explore the caves, this tour is an unforgettable experience for nature and adventure lovers.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn to scuba dive without the commitments you can join this introductory course in the picturesque Arrabida Natural Park, just outside of Lisbon. Join a small group and learn the basics of scuba diving from your certified instructor. Then, don your gear and head into the crystal-clear waters, up to 33 feet (10 meters), to observe life underwater. Receive a Basic Diver certificate upon completion.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced, it is ideal for enjoying alone or in a group, with your friends, family and/or partner(s), to celebrate birthdays and farewell singles, school or business events, accessible to everyone. The Wind – Mountain Activities Center instructors and monitors are accredited by the National School of Mountain Skiing – Federation of Camping and Mountain Skiing of Portugal.

The maximum elevation point at 501 meters, the Arrábida Natural Park, extends between Sesimbra and Setúbal. A unique example of primitive Mediterranean vegetation that crosses with the Ocean, and we have to show you from strategic points. Jipe tour in the Arrábida Natural Park, with stops and walking tours of places of incredible beauty, Alto do Jaspe (Brecha da Arrábida), Miradouro do Convento da Arrábida, the most famous Miradouro of Arrábida. After the air of the Serra, we visited Azeitão with the possibility to appreciate closely the secular wine culture of this region with wine-proof rights

For the adventurer in us all, this kayaking experience in Sesimbra gives you an experience on the water you won’t soon forget. Travel across the 25th of April Bridge to get to the coast of Sesimbra’s Arrabida Nature Park and Luiz de Saldanha Maritime Reserve. Follow your guide in a kayak to explore caves, cliffs, and geological wonders.

Go beyond Évora and discover the Alentejo through one of its most iconic treasures: cork. Explore the montado, the landscape shaped by cork and holm oaks. Learn how cork is harvested, why the oak survives harvesting, and how this tradition has shaped local communities. Visit a cork-processing factory to see how raw cork becomes designed products and discover the craftsmanship behind an industry that made Portuguese cork famous worldwide. Continue to Evoramonte, where a hilltop castle overlooks the Alentejo. Explore its history and enjoy wide views. More than a factory or castle tour, this private experience connects nature, sustainability, craftsmanship, rural culture and history. Since 2015, Portugal Cultural Experience has welcomed thousands of travellers worldwide, with local heritage experts. In around three hours, discover an Alentejo many visitors never see — from the living cork oak to a medieval fortress.

Discover the rich marine life that Portugal has to offer when you book this snorkeling tour in the Setubal district. Join a small group and head to the marine area of Arrabida Natural Park where over 1,400 different species reside. Don your snorkel gear and slip into the water from Figuerinha Beach to observe everything from colorful corals to several fish species and maybe even dolphins.

Epic 50s freefall at 200km/h + stunning Alentejo panorama from 12,000ft. 15min scenic flight. Ideal for Lisbon tourists (1h bus/train + free Skydive Portugal pickup).

We do tours along the amazing Alentejo coast, more specifically on Melides beach. The rides are calm and with trained horses so that even those who have no experience riding a horse can have this experience with us. The tour has a route through the Atlantic forest that takes us to the largest beach in Europe with 65km. A unique experience that you will never forget.