Key spots worth your time — with practical info to plan fast.
A hilltop medieval castle of Moorish origin, long the seat of the Order of Santiago, with a convent now run as a pousada and wide views over the region.
Verified: 2026-05-21
The late-Gothic conventual church of the Order of Santiago, inside Palmela Castle, holding the tomb of D. Jorge and historic azulejos.
Verified: 2026-05-21
The sweeping views from Palmela's hilltop over the Serra da Arrábida, the vineyards of the Setúbal Peninsula and the Sado estuary.
Verified: 2026-05-21
The medieval old town below the castle, with steep streets, the pillory and the Church of the Misericórdia around a picturesque square.
Verified: 2026-05-21
The home of the Setúbal Peninsula wine route, in a former winery in Palmela, with tastings of regional wines including the Moscatel.
Verified: 2026-05-21
A ridge of windmills in the Arrábida natural park near Palmela, crossed by walking trails with wide views and archaeological sites.
Verified: 2026-05-21
