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Category: Setubal

Abandoned Military Post in a National Park

March 1, 2023 Brent

Some of the best views in Portugal is paired with lots of street art at this former army base. 7…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: 7 Bateria de Outão, Arrábida Natural Park, barracks, Military, Military Base, portugal, Regimento de Artilharia de Costa, Salazar, setubal, street art

A New Twist on the famous Pastel de Nata

November 3, 2022 Brent

A pastry chef in Palmela, Portugal has created a new pastry that incorporates one of the region’s most famous products.…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Lisbon, moscatel, moscatel de setubal, pastel de moscatel de setubal, Pastel de Nata, portugal, setubal
Forte de São Filipe

Forte de São Filipe

October 12, 2022 Brent

Who was this 16th century fortress designed to protect? Philip II of Spain When King Henry of Portugal died, the…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: cafe, castle, Forte de sao filipe, portugal, setubal, viewpoint

Regatta of Bathtubs and Unusual Boats

September 14, 2022 Brent

The annual Banheiras e Insólitos Regatta of Baía do Sado is a celebration of homemade (barely) seaworthy boats in Setubal,…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Banheiras e Insólitos Regatta of Baía do Sado, boats, portugal, Regatta of Bathtubs and Unusual Boats, setubal

Popular Marches Competition

July 27, 2022 Brent

June is Festival Season in Portugal. Some of the biggest festivals celebrate the three saints: Anthony, John, and Peter. The…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal, Uncategorized Filed under: festival, parade, Popular Marches Competition, portugal, setubal, st. Anthony, St. John, St. Peter

Santa Margarida cave

July 5, 2022 Brent

A cave in Setubal, Portugal has amazing views and an unlikely chapel. Santa Margarida Cave Setubal, Portugal is situated on…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: cave, lapa de Santa Margarida, Parque Natural da Arrabida, Portinho, portugal, saint margaret, santa margarida, setubal, shrine

Coffee isn’t just coffee in Portugal

May 19, 2022 Brent

There’s a great scene from “Seinfeld” in which George beats himself up because he doesn’t realize that when his date…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: coffee, portugal, setubal

Ape, the three-wheeled trucks from Italy

May 11, 2022 Brent

The modest Italian lightweight trucks are popular all over Europe. Ape Origin Story After WWII, Italy was in ruins and…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: ape, books, bookstore, croatia, italy, Palermo, portugal, rovinj, scooter, setubal, truck, vespa

Praca de Bocage

May 4, 2022 Brent

Lined by cafes and shops (and the City Hall), Praca de Bocage is the most beautiful square in Setubal. Praca…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Bocage, cafe, espresso, portugal, setubal, Square

Anti-Fascist monument in Setubal, Portugal

April 28, 2022 Brent

The statue stands in a prominent spot in the city, but it wasn’t immediately met with acclaim. Monument origin story…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: anti fascist, art, José Aurelius, portugal, public art, sculpture, setubal

Salsa party in Portugal

March 9, 2022 Brent

A quiet evening turns into a raucous party. We had only moved to Portugal a couple days earlier and were…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: brazil, dancing, portugal, salsa, setubal

Percussion party in Setubal, Portugal

January 20, 2022 Brent

Every year, percussion groups gather in the port city of Setubal, Portugal for a giant drum party. We were sitting…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: drums, percussion, portugal, Setibal
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