Sesimbra
Located in a small bay surrounded by mountains, Sesimbra is historically linked to sea and fishing.
Enjoying water activities or a walk along the seashore or through the steep and narrow streets of Sesimbra is a privilege to live in this picturesque environment.
This village known for its crystal-clear waters and beautiful beaches, became also attractive for its rich and diversified gastronomy. You will enjoy seafood and other typical meals with a nice bottle of Portuguese wine in the local restaurants, many of them overlooking the sea.
Sesimbra has a rare natural beauty with paradisiac beaches and an architectural heritage of significant historical value.
Arrábida Natural Park
Situated along the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic ocean Arrábida Natural Park stands out for its incomparable beauty, the blue of the sea contrasting with the limestone cliffs and the green of its wild vegetation.
The Arrábida Natural Park, covering the regions of Setúbal, Sesimbra and Palmela, was created to protect the flora and maritime fauna. It is a biogenetic reserve that takes care of typical Mediterranean vegetation.
Where the ocean meets the mountain you will find several beaches with fine white sand and transparent waters. Some of those famous beaches are Figueirinha, Portinho da Arrábida and Galápagos.
Seixal
Land of fishermen and estate farms, Seixal has evolved over centuries, keeping a strong and intimate connection with the river, for it was from its banks that products such as fish, cereals, salt, olive oil, wine, fruit and many more were shipped to the capital and even exported across the world.
In the 15th century, at the time of the Great Discoveries, because of its excellent geographical location and the existence of important forest resources around, several dry dock shipyards were developed. The strong river tides allowed the construction of tide mills. With this deep connection to the river, several crafts and professions were created such as millers, carpenters, boatmen, among others.
Around the bay, Companhia de Lanificios, the Mundet cork factory and the cod drying activities in Ponta dos Corvos were the great milestones of economic development, having transformed the relatively rural municipality into an industrial one. The inauguration of Siderurgia Nacional in 1961, and the construction of the bridge over the Tagus in 1966, had a direct impact on the explosion of the population and economic and social development of the municipality.
