I lived on a sheep farm in Palmela for four years and absolutely loved the area; there’s so much to see, do, eat, and drink. But it can make you work to find all its treasures. There are loads of adegas dotted around the place. With some, as you point out, a reservation is required. But there are others where anyone can wander in and try their wines. What's interesting about some is they're more than just adegas. We’d pop into Quinta do Piloto for locally made relishes as well as wine. In the valley below Palmela, Quinta de Alcube had a great little bar, as well as a small petting zoo and a museum. There are loads of others around Palmela and Setúbal, but they’re not always widely advertised (something I selfishly have to say I liked).
This is exactly the kind of local texture I love hearing about. Thank you, Jack. I especially appreciated your point about some of these places not being widely advertised. There’s something rewarding about areas that still ask visitors to slow down a little and discover them gradually.
And now you’ve added several more places to my growing list for future exploration! - CW
We're definitely going to follow your visit ourselves! Have been to Palmela and some of the wineries you mention but you've motivated us to stay at the Pousada and try all your recommendations. Thanks, and we'll book using your links.
I lived on a sheep farm in Palmela for four years and absolutely loved the area; there’s so much to see, do, eat, and drink. But it can make you work to find all its treasures. There are loads of adegas dotted around the place. With some, as you point out, a reservation is required. But there are others where anyone can wander in and try their wines. What's interesting about some is they're more than just adegas. We’d pop into Quinta do Piloto for locally made relishes as well as wine. In the valley below Palmela, Quinta de Alcube had a great little bar, as well as a small petting zoo and a museum. There are loads of others around Palmela and Setúbal, but they’re not always widely advertised (something I selfishly have to say I liked).
This is exactly the kind of local texture I love hearing about. Thank you, Jack. I especially appreciated your point about some of these places not being widely advertised. There’s something rewarding about areas that still ask visitors to slow down a little and discover them gradually.
And now you’ve added several more places to my growing list for future exploration! - CW
I have a friend in Setúbal. We will have to check this out when we visit.
Enjoyed this. Brought us back to a lovely day! Curious what you thought of setubal.
Go Carol & Paul ! You are burning up Portugal. Peter Stewart
2 Rua Fonte do Bicho….. the only one in the world. It’s all google earth needs to find my wonderful home.
The pousada looks absolutely gorgeous!
We're definitely going to follow your visit ourselves! Have been to Palmela and some of the wineries you mention but you've motivated us to stay at the Pousada and try all your recommendations. Thanks, and we'll book using your links.