Setúbal

Work made by:10º B’s students

Sado’s EstuaryOne of the largest wetlands in the country, the Sado estuary is alsoone of the best places for birdwatching at any time of theyear. It is not difficult to see 80 species in one day if they visited themain sites and at certain times of year it is even possible to reachto 100 species

Arrábida’s MontainThe Arrabida’s Montain is an elevation located on the north bank of the estuary of the River Sado, Peninsula de Setúbal, Portugal, the highest point to 501 feet high and peculiar characteristics of climate and flora. Its climate is temperate Mediterranean, with a rich flora in Mediterranean species such as holm oak, cork oak.

Beaches

Albarquel Beach

Figueirinha Beach

Tróia’s Peninsule

Setúbal’s most known parks

Vanicelos’ ParkBonfim’s Park

Albarquel’s Park

Typical Foods

Roasted sardines

Fried Cuttlefish

Azeitao’s Pies

S. Felipe’s CastelAtlantic port privileged, the first defensive structure of this important town was a wall started at the time of King Afonso IV (1325-57) and completed in the next reign, under D. Pedro I (1356-67), whose function is to bear the assaults of pirates and privateers from, typically, in North Africa.

Main Churches

S. Julião Santa Maria

Convento de Jesus

Setúbal’s Personalities

Bocage – writer/poetLuísa Todi – lirical singer