Born in Setúbal 37 years ago and living presently in Palmela. Her career started in the Marketing and Communications area, where she dedicated her attention to art direction, photography and digital marketing. She has spent part of her professional life working abroad, in countries such as Switzerland, the U.K and the U.S., where she collaborated with several designers, brands and agencies in content creation roles. The passion for photography has led her to produce several photographic projects, such as “Viragos”, that has been on display at several international and Portuguese galleries. In this project, one of her best professional and personal achievements, she calls upon the use of the tintype process, through which she depicts female motorcyclists representing the Virago spirit, where a woman reveals heroical and model qualities. Photography will remain in her future plans, as she dedicates herself to a new documental photographic project about Portuguese women and their great accomplishments, covering all professions, ages and regions.
How do you present the Municipality to those that don’t know about it?
Setúbal is a city that offers a unique atmosphere, as it spreads from the sea to the hills. The Arrábida Hills, the beaches, the Sado estuary and the dolphins, all come together in a perfect combination to make the most out of any tour or promenade. Along with the surrounding Nature, Setúbal is also known for its fish-rich gastronomy, displayed in tasty typical recipes, and consumed along with some of the country’s best wines, such as the famous Moscatel. This is a perfect combination for those looking to enjoy one – or a few – great days exploring the town.
Complete the following sentences:
Only in Setúbal will I find… the best caldeirada (fish stew).
A perfect day in Setúbal includes… a morning walk through the Arrábida Hills with a mandatory stop at one of the beaches (Figueirinha, Galapos, Portinho da Arrábida), another to have a fried squid lunch at the Leo do Petisco, followed by a visit to Casa da Baía, for a tasting session of some of the region’s best wines. And to end the day, a stroll through Setúbal’s town center, down to Bocage Square and up the famous Arronches Junqueiro Street, right to the St.Sebastião Panoramic Viewpoint.
We cannot leave Setúbal without…going to enjoy the view of the Tróia peninsula as seen from the St. Filipe Fortress.
Your Best Of Setúbal:
Places that we cannot miss visiting and the reason why:
– a monument: Bocage Square because of his distinction as a poet and as the town icon. This square is located across the town hall and is the town’s central point.
– a museum / cultural space: Casa da Baía because it’s the town’s main tourism promotion center and has a fulltime exposition of the region’s fauna and flora, as well as a selection of local sweets and wines for tasting and purchasing.
– a garden: Bonfim
– a panoramic view: S. Sebastião Panoramic Viewpoint
The best leisure / outdoor activities in Setúbal:
A walk through the Arrábida Hills; a boat ride to watch the dolphins; the regional wines route.
The best hotels:
Hotel Luna Esperança, Hotel do Sado Business & Nature, Rio Art Hotel
The best restaurants:
– For author’s cuisine: Xtoria
– For Portuguese food: Restaurante Novo 10
– For fish and seafood: Xico da Cana (fish) and Pinga Amor (seafood)
– For world food: Taifa
– For appetizers: Beco da Ribeira
– For a “good deal” meal: O Alface
– For late night dining: Taberna 490
– To enjoy the view: Tasca da Fatinha
The best coffee houses:
Café da Casa and Pastelaria Abrantes
The best bars / nightclubs:
La Bohème, Tasko do Kaneco, Corktale
The best stores for shopping:
Ciclo Concept Store
