Location: Costa Azul - Setubal area < Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Lisbon Airport at 45
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 3.0
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Car: necessary
Situated 30km south of Lisbon, Praia do Meco is considered to be the pearl of the Costa Azul with its wide sandy beach and clear surf. Aldeia do Meco offers a good selection of cafes, restaurants and bars attracting a very mixed trendy crowd. The local villages also offer a good selection of shops selling local produce and groceries. Sesimbra is an ancient fishing port known for having the freshest fish in Portugal. It is a lively town with excellent nightlife along the promenade yet Sesimbra remains very family orientated. By day there is plenty to explore including the 13th century Castle, Cabo do Espichel monastery, Serra da Arrabida Natural Park, shopping malls & designer outlet village, golf and various sports. Nearby Azeitao is the centre of the wine route with roads lined with vineyards where you can sample fine quality wines and cheeses. The Costa Azul offers a wide choice of beaches many of which have blue flags and each having its own unique features.