Itinerary
- Day 1
Portinho da Arrábida and Praia do Creiro
Start at Portinho da Arrábida beach where you can swim or snorkel in the turquoise water with its fine sand. After that, head to Praia do Creiro, a quiet spot tucked between green hills where you'll have time to relax and take in the peaceful setting without crowds.
Optional Activities
- Swim at Portinho da Arrábida beach
- Snorkel at Portinho da Arrábida beach
- Relax at Praia do Creiro beach
Landmarks/POIs Portinho da Arrábida Praia do Creiro - Day 2
Palácio da Bacalhôa and José Maria da Fonseca Wine Museum
Begin at Palácio da Bacalhaoa to see the architecture and participate in a wine tasting session. From there, walk through the José Maria da Fonseca wine museum where you can learn about over 180 years of family winemaking history and try guided tastings of their selected wines.
Optional Activities
- Tour Palácio da Bacalhôa
- Wine tasting at Palácio da Bacalhôa
- Tour José Maria da Fonseca wine museum
- Wine tasting at José Maria da Fonseca wine museum
Landmarks/POIs Palácio da Bacalhôa José Maria da Fonseca Wine Museum - Day 3
Arrival
Pick up your luggage at the airport and make your way to the hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and recovering from travel. If you feel like it by evening, take a short walk around the city or check out what's nearby your accommodation.
Optional Activities
- Explore the city in the evening
- Discover surroundings near accommodation
- Day 4
Anicha Beach and Quinta de Alcube Winery
Morning starts at Anicha Beach, a secluded spot surrounded by cliffs that you'll reach via a scenic hike. Once you're settled, head to Quinta de Alcube winery in Parque Natural da Arrábida in the afternoon to walk through the vineyards, taste local wines, and learn about how they make wine using traditional methods.
Optional Activities
- Relax and swim at Anicha Beach
- Hike to Anicha Beach
- Tour Quinta de Alcube winery
- Wine tasting at Quinta de Alcube
Landmarks/POIs Anicha Beach Quinta de Alcube Parque Natural da Arrábida - Day 5
Galapos Beach and Quinta do Piloto Winery
Spend your morning at Galapos Beach surrounded by limestone cliffs, good for snorkeling or taking a quiet walk. Later, go to Quinta do Piloto winery to see how Portuguese wine gets made, walk through the historic vineyards, and taste their Muscatel wines.
Optional Activities
- Relax and swim at Galapos Beach
- Snorkel at Galapos Beach
- Tour Quinta do Piloto winery
- Wine tasting at Quinta do Piloto
Landmarks/POIs Galapos Beach Quinta do Piloto - Day 6
Parque Urbano de Albarquel, Palmela Castle, and Adega de Palmela
Start with a walk through Parque Urbano de Albarquel where you can see the Sado River and green areas all around. Next, check out Palmela Castle, a fortress from the 9th century with views across the Setúbal and Arrábida regions. By evening, head to Adega de Palmela winery for a tour of their wine production and tastings of their Muscatel.
Optional Activities
- Walk through Parque Urbano de Albarquel
- Picnic at Parque Urbano de Albarquel
- Visit Praia de Albarquel
- Explore Palmela Castle
- Tour Adega de Palmela winery
- Wine tasting at Adega de Palmela
Landmarks/POIs Parque Urbano de Albarquel Praia de Albarquel Palmela Castle Adega de Palmela - Day 7
Departure
Check your luggage at the airport and settle in for your flight back home.
