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Category: Setubal

A close up of a drink in a glass

Building and opening a new bar in Portugal

January 9, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

Brent is in his city of Setubal to see how a brand new bar is built and opened. Starting from…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: bars, cocktail bar, cocktails, Gatsby, portugal, setubal
A man and woman in front of a statue.

Livramento Market in Setubal, Portugal

November 27, 2024 Brent Leave a comment

Brent visits the famous Livramento Market in Setubal and buys some of the most delicious fruit and veg, honey, pastries…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: Livramento, markets, portugal, setubal, shopping
Two musicians playing acoustic guitars outdoors.

St. Martin’s Day in Portugal

November 7, 2024 Brent

In the U.S., November 11th is Veteran’s Day. But, in Portugal and much of Europe, it’s St. Martin’s Day. November…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: chestnuts, portugal, setubal, St. Martin's Day, sweet potato
A man laying on the ground with his head down.

Arrabida Nature Park, Setubal, Portugal

October 16, 2024 Brent Leave a comment

Brent takes a day and visits the beautiful Arrabida Nature Park. He dangles from a cliff (not really), explores a…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: Parque Natural da Arrabida, portugal, setubal
Two men sitting at a table with plates of food.

Starting a new restaurant in Portugal!

August 21, 2024 Brent

Brent follows Carlo as he builds a new restaurant from scratch in Setubal, Portugal. Everything from construction to painting to…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: Bocca al Lupo, portugal, restaurants, setubal
A row of bottles with different wines on them.

Fernando Po, a wine town close to Lisbon

August 1, 2024 Brent

Just an hour from Lisbon, this little village is a great daytrip for wine lovers. Fernando Pó origin story The…

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Posted in: palmela, Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Casa Dupó, Casa Ermelinda Freitas, Casal Freitas, Fernando Po, Fernão Pó, Humus Farm, Marcolino Freitas, portugal, wine, Winery
Portuguese tall ship and man with coffee.

Bay Festival & Custom Motorcycle Festival in Setubal, Portugal

October 18, 2023 Brent

Brent takes a boat ride during the Setubal Bay Festival (Festas da Baía de Setúbal), checks out the cool bikes…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: coffee, Motorcycle, portugal, Sado, setubal
Man enjoying drinks in a restaurant.

4 Great Neighborhood Bars in Setubal, Portugal

September 20, 2023 Brent

Brent is bar hopping Setubal to 4 different neighborhoods and 4 different bars. He samples wine, Moscatel, Beirão, and espresso…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: bars, Beirao, moscatel, portugal, setubal, wine
Here's a short alt tag for the image: Robert Burns statue against blue sky.

Bocage Day

September 14, 2023 Brent

Every year on September 15th, Setubal celebrates the birthdate of its most famous poet. Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage Manuel…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Bocage, fado, Holiday, portugal, setubal, singing
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Portuguese Coffee Crawl in Setubal

May 29, 2023 Brent

Brent tries Portuguese coffee in several characteristic and charming cafes in the seaside city of Setubal. He samples Galão, Abatanado…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: coffee, espresso, portugal, setubal
Setbal, Portugal: Moscatel bar crawl mural.

Trying Moscatel, Portugal’s other fortified wine

May 18, 2023 Brent

Brent is in his adopted town of Setubal to try Moscatel, a local fortified wine. He sips Moscatel in a…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: fortified wine, moscatel, setubal, wine
Aerial view of coastal sandbar and beach.

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
Pastel de Moscatel de Setbal wine.

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
Here's a short alt tag for the image: Kids on homemade raft, having fun.

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
Dancers in vibrant blue costumes at parade.

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 Filed under: festival, parade, Popular Marches Competition, portugal, setubal, st. Anthony, St. John, St. Peter
Moss-covered rock formations in cave.

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
Two cups of espresso on lace mat.

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
Red three-wheeled vehicle parked outdoors.

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
Here's a short alt tag for the image: Robert Burns statue against blue sky.

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
Abstract metal sculpture against blue sky.

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
Here's an alt tag for the image: `Espacco logo: pizza, beer, knife, fork`

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
Drummers playing large bass drums in parade.

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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