Dia de S. Martinho

Dia de S. Martinho

Saint Martin’s Day

 

Dia de São Martinho, também conhecido como a Festa de São Martinho é celebrado em Portugal no dia 11 de novembro, o dia da façanha de Martinho, que começou como um soldado romano. Ele foi batizado como um adulto e  tornou-se um monge. Era um homem amável que levava uma vida tranquila e simples. A lenda mais famosa de sua vida é que uma vez ele cortou a sua capa ao meio para compartilhar com um mendigo durante uma tempestade de neve, para salvar o mendigo de morrer de frio.
Em todos os locais, um pouco por toda a Europa, as pessoas celebram o dia  e em Portugal o dia de S. Martinho é comumente associado com a celebração da maturação do vinho do ano, sendo tradicionalmente o primeiro dia, quando o vinho novo pode ser provado.
É comemorado tradicionalmente em torno de uma fogueira, com um  Magusto,castanhas assado sob as brasas da fogueira (às vezes figos secos e nozes), e com uma  bebida alcoólica local que é chamada  de água-pé (literalmente “água pé”, feita pela adição de água para o bagaço deixado após o sumo é pressionado para fora das uvas para vinho).
Este período também é bastante popular por causa do período de tempo normalmente bom que ocorre em Portugal nesta época do ano, chamado Verão de São Martinho (Verão de São Martinho).
Na Região de Setúbal haverá diversos eventos para comemorar este dia
Convidamo-lo a investir um pouco de suas férias, fins de semana  e feriados e visitar a Serra da Arrábida. Visite  Setúbal e parta para visitar Portugal. Basta uilizar o seu carro, o comboio, o autocarro, de barco e até marcar o seu voo para o aeroporto de Faro ou Aeroporto de Lisboa, Reservar um alojamento ou  hotel, escolher um restaurante e atividades e bem-vindo a Portugal Costa Dream.

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Golf in Troia. Most dificult in Europe

The region of Setubal is the perfect place in Portugal for some Golf holidays. We have 7 excellent golf courses.  Know a bit more about one in Troia:

Troia Golf Course
Considered to be Portugal’s most difficult golf course, Troia is a major challenge to any golfer. It is one of the links designed by the famous Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1982. Its principal obstacle is sand which borders the whole course, where pine trees and wild plants are also found in abundance. Naturally Jones has utilised his trademark bold bunkering, raised greens and some doglegs, which sweep between pine trees. 




The 368-metre par four 3^rd is one of the finest sea holes in Portugal and there are numerous other outstanding holes on this lovely course.
Wedged between the Atlantic Ocean, the Sado Estuary and the Serra da Arrabida the setting of this Golf course is a truly magical inspiration for any golfer that appreciates the surroundings while playing Golf.

Curiosity: When the Portuguese Open came to Troia in 1983, Sam Torrance was the only player to better par for the championship, which is a testament to Troia’s challenge. In 2010 Troia will host the Troia International Golf Cup in August.




DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO FIND THE COURSE:
Drive south on the A2 (IC3) to Setubal. When in Setubal follow the direction signs to the Troia Ferry. After crossing on the Ferry drive south on the EN 253 in the direction of Comporta. You will see on this road directional signs for the course.
COURSE FACILITIES:
Driving Range · Putting Green(2) · Pro Shop · Short Game Practice Area · Restaurant & Bar


REVIEWS:

“I played the course in June 2009 as part of our annual Golf trip and we all thoroughly enjoyed the day. This course is one of the best I have played in Portugal so far. We will certainly be back!”
Scott Londsdale, UK
We invite you spend some of your vacations and holidays time visiting Arrábida Hills. We invite you to visit Setubal and to visit  Portugal.

If need to book, more information, please contact us. www.portugaldreamcoast.com

Wild Dolphins on River Sado, Portugal

They’re friendly, cute and crazy about children. They’re a family of resident dolphins that live in the Sado estuary called “bottlenose”, a very common specie of dolphins. We all love to see dolphins and for many people the only way to do this is by visiting an aquarium. In Troia in Setubal you have the opportunity of seeing them in the wild all year round.
Each dolphin has been identified and has a name. There are at the moment 3 baby dolphins, 5 teenagers and 17 adults. And how are they identified? Using the appearance of dorsal fins to identify dolphins in the wild. Like a human fingerprint, there are no two dorsal fins that are exactly identical. Each has its own unique shape, height, thickness, and notches.


They are very happy to interact with people so if you’re on a boat trip you might get the chance of having them making you a visit. They’re so happy to see people that when they’re at surface they like to show what they can do like graceful jumps, jumping anywhere from 15 to 30 feet above the water. They use side-flopping and upside-down lobtailing to communicate motivation. They are a font of serenity , uplifting the spirits of everyone around.

Don’t miss the chance to visit this lovely family of wild dolphins when you’re visiting Setubal.
Dolphin Watching Boat Tours
There are several boat tours to watch dolphins on the Sado estuary. You can chose to only watch the dolphins or visit other locations by boat on the same day. A great day for all the family!

For bookings, watch video about it  and more information please contact us : http://www.portugaldreamcoast.com


 

Porto Covo Beach - Great Destination

Beach dotted with some rocks, mostly visited in summer, the location, the beauty of the place and the temperatures. Allows volleyball and has good conditions for surfing. It has a beach bar.
Urban and spacious beach is sheltered and guarded. Quite popular not only for surfers and bodyboarders, this beach is the preferred home of many tourists there who faithfully return every year.
Blue Flag, District: Setúbal, County: Sines,Town: Porto Covo
Easy Parking: Outdoor hard dirt Park in front of the beach. Great but not enough to demand it has.
Hunting underwater, Fishing, Surfing, Volleyball
Support services available: Showers, Bar / coffee shop.

We invite you to spend some of your vacations and holidays time visiting Arrábida Hills and Troia. We invite you to visit Setubal and to visit Portugal. Just take your flight to Faro airport or Lisbon Airport, reserve accommodations, hotel, choose a restaurant and activities and welcome to Portugal Dream Coast.

 Coelho´s beach on Arrábida Hills

Very nice and quiet beach surrounded by forest.
Coelho´s beach on Arrábida, Setubal its a small cove paradise situated at the foot of the Natural Park of Arrábida, white sand, gentle and bathing transparent and peaceful.
It has a small bar support and because is small, there era not place for too many people. The access could be direct, via Galapos beach or by boat.
Parking: Outdoor hard, very limited parking.
Hunting underwater fishing, swimming, scuba dive

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We invite you to spend some of your vacations and holidays time visiting Arrábida Hills and Troia. We invite you to visit Setubal and to visit Portugal. Just take your flight to Faro airport or Lisbon Airport, reserve accommodations, hotel, choose a restaurant and activities and welcome to Portugal Dream Coast.

ATLANTIC TOUR 2012 COMPORTA/PORTUGAL

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From 21nd February to 18th March, Herdade da Comporta will be the setting one more time for the most important equestrian event in Portugal.
Blessed with exceptional conditions, the region has been steadily attracting more and more horse riders and visitors from all over the world.
For five weeks this “equestrian city” brings together 350 riders from 26 countries, 500 horses and, all told, an estimated total of roughly 5000 visitors and participants. The 9 competitions being held will all count to the world ranking.
This year there will be one more sand arena: 100m X 60m.
Spectators can watch the events from close up or, if they prefer, from one of the two restaurants made available to visitors.
COURSE DESIGNERS:
Bob Ellis (GBR): – LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES Course Designer
Bernardo Costa Cabral (POR): European Championships’ Ch-J-Yr
Comporta 2011 Javier Trenor (ESP): European Madrid 2011
Brian Henry (IRL)
Please send an email to info@portugaldreamcoast , if you wish to know more informations
What else to do in Comporta, Troia and Setubal ?
- Live Music and Barbecue every Weekend, followed by PARTY AT THE BEACH;
- Games Lounge: Playstation, Snooker, Foosball table, FREE internet access
- Different activities every Day Off: Paintball, Groom´s class, football tournaments and much more
- 40min by car from LISBON City and AIRPORT and 2 hours from Faro Airport
- NEW Direct access to the BEACH WITH THE HORSES
- 10km from the CASINO, GOLF, TENNIS and DOLPHIN´s Tour
We invite you to spend some of your vacations and holidays time visiting Arrábida Hills and Troia. We invite you to visit Setubal and to visit  Portugal. Just take your fligth to Faro airport or Lisbon Airport, reserve accomodations,hotel , choose a restaurant and activities and welcome to Portugal Dream Coast.