To the South bank and beyond: Setúbal and Alcácer do Sal
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10 hours
Alentejo region - Setúbal and Alcácer do Sal
2-8 people

To the South bank and beyond: Setúbal and Alcácer do Sal

On this full day trip we'll cross the Tagus River to discover the fishing village of Setúbal and a cooperative estate in Alcácer do Sal. A day dedicated to fresh produce and seafood, cork trees and wine, arts and crafts.

Located on a peninsula right by the Atlantic Ocean and the Sado River, Setúbal is an old village with its history deeply connected to fishing and seafaring activities. Here we'll visit the Mercado do Livramento, considered one of the best fish markets in the world. You'll get acquainted with a wide variety of fish and seafood available in Portugal and understand why the Portuguese people are among the top fish consumers per capita worldwide. As lunch hour approaches, we will have the chance to try some traditional recipes at one of the market stalls amongst locals and visitors.

We'll leave the market to take a stunning ferry ride across the Sado river estuary, passing by the area of Tróia and Comporta on the way to our next stop: a historic countryside cooperative estate (Cooperativa) established in 1947. Dedicated to the production of wine, cork, Iberian black pig prosciutto and rice, this estate is a great example of a cooperative where many of the workers belong to families working and living there for several generations. We'll take a guided visit to a woodwork studio producing high-end design furniture for leading hotels and restaurants around the world.

After an introduction on the history and activities of the estate, we'll learn about the different grape varieties and wine production methods used in this region while tasting a selection of their finest wines.

areas covered: Alentejo region - Setúbal and Alcácer do Sal
duration: 10 hours
starting time: 9h

All day trips are private and their itineraries and schedules can be adjusted to the guests convenience. Don't hesitate to contact us so we can accomodate any special needs or preferences.