Top Setubal District Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Portugal’s Arrabida Natural Park is known for its hidden beaches and stunning scenery, but it can be very difficult to access by land. Get an up-close look with this sea-kayaking tour that takes you beyond the reach of hiking trails to discover secret coastal spots that most visitors miss. Grab your kayaking equipment, and set out with your guide to paddle past some of the region’s most photogenic vistas.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the unique experience of fishing baptism! Where every launch is a promise and every capture, a celebration of nature. Here, you don't just fish, you connect deeply with the sea, guided by experts who transform every moment into an unforgettable story.

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.

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).

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.

Visit beaches and sea caves you couldn’t reach any other way during a half-day trip to Arrábida Natural Park from Sesimbra. After departing from the port, head to one of Europe’s best beaches, Ribeiro do Cavalo, for a refreshing swim. Then, continue to other hidden beaches and choose whether to snorkel. Learn about coastal culture from your guides and stop to sample local liquor.

This is a unique opportunity to visit one of the Europe secrets. The beautiful and small caves in Serra da Arrabida, the small beaches only accessible in low tide and by boat, the transparent water, and the beautiful scenery of the mountain combined with sea and sand..a one-of-a-kind experience. Listen to the sounds of nature, while you prepare an amazing lunch on board...with a nice outdoor barbeque!

Évora's famous Roman Temple survived two thousand years because it spent centuries disguised as a slaughterhouse. This self-guided audio tour of Évora, delivered through the Tourific app, takes you through stories of Roman, Moorish, and medieval history across the UNESCO-listed old city. Hear how Vasco da Gama blessed his fleet's banners in the cathedral, why Portuguese students inspired Hogwarts robes, and the hidden message of the Chapel of Bones. The route winds from the university to the Acropolis, past azulejo-covered churches, cork artisan shops, and atmospheric squares — finishing in leafy palace gardens. No fixed schedule, no group to keep pace with. Start when you like, pause for a long lunch of Alentejano pork and clams, and pick up right where you left off — the audio works offline. Over 20,000 travelers have used the self-guided tours, with a full refund guarantee.

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.

In 2015, we created the first private Jewish tour in Évora and, since then, we have introduced Évora's Jewish heritage to dozens of visitors from all over the world. What we propose is a visit to Évora based on the history of the Jews in Évora and in Portugal. In this private tour we will talk about Jewish culture, visit the old Jewish quarter of Évora with its old houses with marks of mezouzah, we will show the probable places of the ancient medieval synagogues of Évora, we will know the route that the old victims of intolerance made between the prisons and the place where they were killed in the flames by the Inquisition. Discuss with our guide the Jewish references in the medieval streets and understand the way of thinking of the most radical Catholicism in the period of the Counter-Reformation by visiting the Chapel of Bones.

Get up close to a pod of bottlenose dolphins on this boat trip from Sesimbra. Cruise the coast with an experienced skipper while the resident pods move through one of their favored stretches of water in the Sado Estuary. Your marine biologist guide translates dolphin behavior in real time and explains the area’s wider ecosystem.