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The Top 16 Castles in Setúbal

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 16

beautiful castles to choose from in Setúbal. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 16, 2025

Fort of Pessegueiro

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Fort Santo Alberto on Pessegueiro Island and Fort of Nossa Senhora da Queimada near Pessegueiro Beach are a defensive structure built to protect this coast from piracy. The construction of …

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Fort of São Filipe, Setúbal

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The Fort of São Filipe de Setúbal, also referred to as the São Filipe Castle or the São Filipe Fortress, is in the city of Setúbal in the Setúbal District, …

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Castle and Main Church of Santiago do Cacém

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Erected on a round hill overlooking the picturesque village of Santiago do Cacém, the castle has watched over the surroundings since the 12th century, when the country was occupied by …

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Castle of Palmela

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The Castle of Palmela is a private castle that has a variety of uses. It includes a hotel and restaurants for visitors.
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View of Alcácer do Sal

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Alcácer do Sal is one of the oldest cities in Europe, founded before 1000 BC by the Phoenicians. Like its neighbours, Lisbon and Setúbal, it supplied salt, salted fish, horses …

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Castle of Sines

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With good access, Sines is an excellent place to live and visit... Vasco da Gama beach is a cove protected from winds and sea currents, excellent for families with children...

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Fortress of Santiago in Sesimbra

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The Fortress of Saint James of Sesimbra (also known as the Fortress of Santiago) is a fortress located in the parish of Santiago in the coastal town and municipality of …

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Sesimbra Castle

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Sesimbra Castle was declared a national monument on June 16, 1910 and is the last of the sea castles that has been well preserved to this day. Its origins date …

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Pousada Castle of Alcácer do Sal

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Pousada Castelo de Palmela

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Panoramic Views – Hotel Palmela


Formerly a Convent of the Order of Santiago, nestled in a medieval castle, the Pousada of Palmela, also known as Hotel Palmela, has retained its …

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Explore Setúbal’s best castles region by region:

SeixalSobredaAzeitão (Azeitão (Azeitão (São Lourenço e São Simão) e São Simão) e São Simão)Cova Da PiedadeFeijóMoitaSantiago Do CacémLaranjeiroSinesSesimbra (Castelo)TrafariaCacilhasCorroiosSesimbraArrábida/EspichelCaparicaAmoraAlmadaCharneca De CaparicaBarreiroAlmadaSantiagoPragal

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