Guidebook for Santana
Food Scene
Restaurante Angelus
It you enjoy fondue this is the place to go.
Beach bar/restaurant with fantastic sunsets, great caipirinhas and sangrias, and marvellous fish dishes.
Also known for it's sunset parties on the summer weekends.
You can get there by bus 223, 231, 234 or 235 from Santana village center and drop off at the stop near Restaurante Caramelo (ask the driver). Then it's a 5 minute walk there.
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Bar do Peixe
Hangar do PeixeBeach bar/restaurant with fantastic sunsets, great caipirinhas and sangrias, and marvellous fish dishes.
Also known for it's sunset parties on the summer weekends.
You can get there by bus 223, 231, 234 or 235 from Santana village center and drop off at the stop near Restaurante Caramelo (ask the driver). Then it's a 5 minute walk there.
Great grilled fish, as the owner used to be a fisherman. It's away from Sesimbra center, so not many tourists there.
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Lobo Do Mar Restaurante
Avenida dos NáufragosGreat grilled fish, as the owner used to be a fisherman. It's away from Sesimbra center, so not many tourists there.
Very nice restaurant with fantastic landscape views. There's a big terrace if you wish to have your meal outside and lots of space for you to chill out or for the kids to play while you're having your meal. Free parking is available also.
You can get there by bus 223, 231, 234 or 235 from Santana village center and drop off at the stop near Restaurante Caramelo (ask the driver). Then it's a 5 minute walk there.
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Restaurante Gula Do Meko
Very nice restaurant with fantastic landscape views. There's a big terrace if you wish to have your meal outside and lots of space for you to chill out or for the kids to play while you're having your meal. Free parking is available also.
You can get there by bus 223, 231, 234 or 235 from Santana village center and drop off at the stop near Restaurante Caramelo (ask the driver). Then it's a 5 minute walk there.
Parks & Nature
One of the highest cliffs in Europe. Fantastic sunsets. Just make sure you bring a coat because it's usually windy.
You can get there by bus 201 or 205 from Santana village center and drop off at the last stop.
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Cabo Espichel Lighthouse (Farol do Cabo Espichel)
One of the highest cliffs in Europe. Fantastic sunsets. Just make sure you bring a coat because it's usually windy.
You can get there by bus 201 or 205 from Santana village center and drop off at the last stop.
Lovely beach, but it gets crowded in high season. Best visited off season and you should definitely avoid the weekends.
No BUS coverage. The best way to visit is rent a scooter (or car) in Badger Rent a Car in Sesimbra.
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Portinho da Arrábida
Lovely beach, but it gets crowded in high season. Best visited off season and you should definitely avoid the weekends.
No BUS coverage. The best way to visit is rent a scooter (or car) in Badger Rent a Car in Sesimbra.
If you're into Windsurf or Kite Surf this is the place to be. While the lagoon is perfect for beginners (there's a school there), the open ocean is not for the faint of heart.
It's also a great beach for families with kids.
On the other hand of the lagoon (much quieter) it's the perfect spot for bird watching.
You can get there by bus 240 from Santana village center and drop off at the last stop. Then it's a 15 minute walk to the beach.
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Lagoa de Albufeira
If you're into Windsurf or Kite Surf this is the place to be. While the lagoon is perfect for beginners (there's a school there), the open ocean is not for the faint of heart.
It's also a great beach for families with kids.
On the other hand of the lagoon (much quieter) it's the perfect spot for bird watching.
You can get there by bus 240 from Santana village center and drop off at the last stop. Then it's a 15 minute walk to the beach.
This is a lovely little beach, off the beaten track. You won't find tourists there because the access is on foot through the cliffs. But it's worth it.
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Ribeira do Cavalo strönd
This is a lovely little beach, off the beaten track. You won't find tourists there because the access is on foot through the cliffs. But it's worth it.
Great beach to get away from the crowds. You have to walk through the dunes and pinewoods to get there, but it's really worth it.
Bear in mind that you will spot nudists (but it's not mandatory not to use a swimsuit) and the waves are big.
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Rio da Prata Beach - Nudist
Great beach to get away from the crowds. You have to walk through the dunes and pinewoods to get there, but it's really worth it.
Bear in mind that you will spot nudists (but it's not mandatory not to use a swimsuit) and the waves are big.
Great beach with big waves surrounded by dunes and pinewoods. It gets a bit crowded especially in weekends, but nothing a 5 minute walk away from the beach entrance can't solve.
At the end of the day ou can spot traditional fishing "arte xávega" and if you're in luck you might see dolphins passing by.
You can get there by bus 223, 231, 234 or 235 from Santana village center and drop off at the stop near Restaurante Caramelo (ask the driver). Then it's a 5 minute walk there.
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Meco strönd
EM561Great beach with big waves surrounded by dunes and pinewoods. It gets a bit crowded especially in weekends, but nothing a 5 minute walk away from the beach entrance can't solve.
At the end of the day ou can spot traditional fishing "arte xávega" and if you're in luck you might see dolphins passing by.
You can get there by bus 223, 231, 234 or 235 from Santana village center and drop off at the stop near Restaurante Caramelo (ask the driver). Then it's a 5 minute walk there.
Sightseeing
UNESCO's world heritage, this National Park has breathtaking views. Take a look at this: http://youtu.be/qKyYvT8TU4A
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Arrábida náttúrufar
UNESCO's world heritage, this National Park has breathtaking views. Take a look at this: http://youtu.be/qKyYvT8TU4A
Lovely village, specially the old part, where you can find great fish restaurants.
There are also a couple of bars and pubs, if you feel like going for a night out.
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Sesimbra
Lovely village, specially the old part, where you can find great fish restaurants.
There are also a couple of bars and pubs, if you feel like going for a night out.
Fortress of Santiago. Yiu can enjoy the view, relax on the esplanade, and visit the tourism office.
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Rua da Fortaleza
Rua da FortalezaFortress of Santiago. Yiu can enjoy the view, relax on the esplanade, and visit the tourism office.
Drinks & Nightlife
Here you can visit these famous wine cellars and have a taste of one of the best wines produced in this region. Wine tourism.
You can get there by bus 208 ou 225 and drop off Vila Nogueira de Azeitão. Ask the driver for the stop near Quinta da Bacalhoa.
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Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal
Here you can visit these famous wine cellars and have a taste of one of the best wines produced in this region. Wine tourism.
You can get there by bus 208 ou 225 and drop off Vila Nogueira de Azeitão. Ask the driver for the stop near Quinta da Bacalhoa.
Entertainment & Activities
Surf Center Ssb, Lda.
37B R. da FortalezaSurf Center
Arts & Culture
This old cereal mill from 1910, that previously was a stable has now became a museum. It's was kept as it was and you can see it working still with the original engines. On the weekends between 9:00 and 13:00 there's a little flee market where you can buy local products.
Moagem de Sampaio
This old cereal mill from 1910, that previously was a stable has now became a museum. It's was kept as it was and you can see it working still with the original engines. On the weekends between 9:00 and 13:00 there's a little flee market where you can buy local products.