STB PR3 - Portinho da Arrábida walking

Setúbal 1.3 kms

Description

This trail, ideal for a short walk along the coast, is excellent for beginners. It connects Creiro to Portinho da Arrábida and Alpertuche on a route that, though short, takes us through the various human settlements of Arrábida.The Creiro Archaeological Site bears witness to the presence of one of the oldest industrial complexes for the production of fish products in the Setúbal area, forming part of the Roman settlement of Cetóbriga, along with other manufacturing facilities. The Lapa de Santa Margarida is a rocky cove that is easily accessible (after 250 steps) and of containing within it a chapel built in the 17th century, to which numerous pilgrims once made the journey.The Santa Maria Fort (17th century), which houses the Oceanographic Museum, holds a vast collection of biodiversity from the Luiz Saldanha Marine Park, donated by the naturalist Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento. It was converted, in the early 20th century, into a guesthouse by the parents of the Azeitão-born poet Sebastião da Gama, known for his strong commitment to nature conservation, particularly in the Arrábida.In terms of natural features, the Pedra da Anicha stands out—a rock formation located a short distance from the coast, opposite Creiro Beach, which is home to a rich biodiversity, and the carob trees that line the path along