Sesimbra, Arrábida and Wine Taste

The 25 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge on the Tagus river connecting the city of Lisbon (north bank) to the city of Almada (south bank), in Portugal. The bridge crosses the Tagus estuary in the final and narrowest part - the Tagus bottleneck.

The Bridge is 2 277 meters long. With a free span of 1,013 meters, the 25 de Abril Bridge is the 33rd largest suspension bridge in the world. The upper tray houses 6 roadways (3 per direction), while the lower tray houses two railway lines electrified at 25 kv AC.

Translated from English-José Maria da Fonseca is the oldest table wine company in Portugal. Founded in 1834, it is now in its 7th generation and sells its wines on all continents. Among its most well-known wine brands are Periquita and Lancers.

The Castle of Sesimbra, also referred to as Castelo dos Mouros, is located in the village of the same name, Castelo parish, Sesimbra county, Setúbal district, Portugal

The Arrábida Natural Park is a biogenetic reserve located in the Setúbal peninsula, encompassing the municipalities of Palmela, Setúbal and Sesimbra, with the highest altitude in the Pico do Formosinho, with 501 meters of altitude, in the Setúbal district of Portugal.

The Azeitão Azulejos Factory maintains the tradition of producing completely manual tiles, using the stoneware technique. All your work is done to order.

Sesimbra has a rich history, DE from prehistoric vestiges to the development of an important preservation industry in the 20th century. The region was the scene OF conquests and reconquests between Moors and Christians, with the Castle DE Sesimbra being a strategic DEfense point. The Villa, initially centered on the castle, evolved into a village near the bay, driven by fishing and shipbuilding, becoming an important port.