Palmela Castle
A large hilltop castle of the Order of Santiago, with a keep, a ruined church and a former convent now run as a pousada.
Palmela Castle, the historic centre, the views over Arrábida, the wine route house and the windmills of Serra do Louro.
A large hilltop castle of the Order of Santiago, with a keep, a ruined church and a former convent now run as a pousada.

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 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 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