Tour PalmelaSesimbraArrabida

Tour PalmelaSesimbraArrabida

In this tour we will start by Palmela - one of the oldest wine regions in Portugal - to visit its Castle and the 2 churches inside filled with tiles and history.

You can also enjoy incredible views of the Arrábida Mountains.

Then you will have a wine tasting at one of the most important wineries in Portugal.

From there we will go to Sesimbra - a fishing village with a very typical beauty and a perfect place for a walk and a lunch - before visiting your castle.

Afterwards we will stroll through Arrábida so that you can enjoy all that mountain and the coast. It's a worthwhile tour.

We will end our day tour in Cristo Rei - an impressive statue on the other bank of the Tagus River - to have the perfect view of Lisbon.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Castelo de Palmela, Palmela 2950-997 Portugal

The castle of Palmela is one of the most impressive places in the region. Busy, conquered, lost and recovered, it is a faithful testimony of the battles between the 12th and 14th centuries to establish the territory of Portugal. Built at a unique strategic point - between the Tagus and Sado rivers - it was founded by the Romans, probably in 310 BC. The castle was successively adding elements: the primitive round towers by the Romans; the square towers by the Moors; the entrance tower and the fortifications of cannons by the Portuguese kings. It also has a great view over the Arrábida mountain range and the Sado estuary.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Castelo de Sesimbra, Rua Nossa Senhora do Castelo, Sesimbra Portugal

Overlooking the city's incredible bay, it was built in Romanesque style and used the ancient Moorish fortifications from which it was named "Castle of the Moors". The view of the stunning landscape of the region, and in particular the peninsula of Troy, the estuaries of the river Tagus and Sado and the impressive Cape Espichel, is unique. In an excellent state of conservation this imposing monument to the history of Portugal is worth a visit.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: National Sanctuary of Christ the King, 2800-058 Almada, Portugal

Cristo Rei is one of the most emblematic monuments in Lisbon. The statue rises above the southern banks of the Tagus Estuary and represents Christ with arms raised, blessing the city. Since its consecration in 1959 it has been an important pilgrim Portuguese destination. The Christ King of Lisbon has many similarities to the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio, and the Brazilian statue was the original inspiration.

Duration: 1 hour