Food Photos, delight your senses.

Setúbal is well known by his famous dishes of fish and more precisely seafood. From oyesters where the region has a biggest tradition, to the famous Fish Stew among many others dishes.

The region has another amazing products, since fruit to cheese and even the famous honey from Arrabida Hills.

Take a look on the pictures and feel free to comment and suggest more pictures or even recipes you would like to see on Portugal Dream Coast.

Pictures were posted on Flickr profile from Portugal Dream Coast, on Gastronomy album.

Breaking News

We have 2 news for you! First, this is our 200th post on this blog and we are proud of it! Spreading the best of Setúbal Region .

Second, we would like to announce that Hands on Approach invited Anna Free to play at Sant´Iago Fair in Setúbal today 26th July . Black Tears is the name of the famous music that join Hands on Approach and Ana Free . Here is the video :

Summer Pin at Palmela

Palmela will celebrate on the next 29 July the Summer Pin. Organized by Municipality of Palmela, Teatro O Bando and FIAR Association. This event will be on the Palmela Castle viewpoint, with several actors, lyric singers, philharmonic orchestra, chorus and local associations and the wonderful landscapes views over Arrabida Hills. The show will start at 10 pm and it is free! The organization suggests that you take a chair one blanket and flashlight. Free entrance.

More information concerning to Palmela | Setubal Region

New Dolphin Member on Sado Estuary

On 1st July born a new Dolphin at Sado Estuary. This is the 26th members of this resident family that loves this particular area for his preservation.

In Setúbal Bay exist several companies that make some boat trips and we advice you Évora Boat which organizes several type of trips, since sunrise to sunset, private or business, but always with the possibility to see the Wild Dolphins of Sado Estuary.

Casa Agricola Assis Lobo on the Wines Day at Casa da Baia

Casa Agricola Assis Lobo was at Casa da Baia in Setúbal on the Wines Day, presenting their amazing wines ( red, white and moscatel ). This event was visited by tourists that wish to taste the amazing wines of the region.

Recently the brand won the Silver Medal on the 10th Edition of Italian Contest "La Selezione Del Sindaco" and they are proud of it. It is another award to join to the others that Casa Agricola Assis Lobo already won, speacially in Austria, United Kingdom and Switzerland. Casa Agricola Assis Lobo is one of the best portuguese wines at the moment.

Atlantic Ultra Marathon 2011

The Atlantic Ultra Marathon 2011 will start on the beach of Melides and will end on the Tróia Beach. Visit Setúbal region on 17 July and run 43 km on the sands of the amazing beaches on Portugal Dream Coast.

The runners will have to cross several beaches from the region, like Carvalhal , Beach of Aberta Nova, Galé, Pinheiro da Cruz, Pego, Soltróia . Organized by sport division of Municipality of Grândola , this is an unique event that people will be surprise. Has usual runners will receive some gifts for participation and prizes for the winners.

Visit Portugal and Setúbal region, where you will find several activities of leisure, besides the amazing gastronomy and accommodation.

How many Tortas de Azeitão do YOU wish ?

Tortas de Azeitão is a product originally from Azeitão (has the name says) but is already exported to several countries worldwide. We leave you with some amazing photos from Fábrica de Tortas Azeitonense. Less words and wonderful images.

Tourists that travel to Setúbal Region and visit Azulejos de Azeitão

Azulejos de Azeitão uses the European traditional methods of tile making and reproduces antique design from European countries like France, Germany, Portugal, Spain and other , but also Islamic and Chinese.

We made an amazing photo gallery with several pictures from Azulejos de Azeitão with tourists from Germany, France, Spain working on their own draws and using their senses to discover the traditional method of production of company.

Silver Medal Award for Lobo Mau 2008 and Casa Agricola Assis Lobo

Casa Agricola Assis Lobo was present at the 10th Edition of the International Wines Contest called “La Selezione Del Sindaco” the producer had 2 wines in competition, which were : Lobo Mau 2007 and Lobo Mau 2008. We are proud to announce that the Lobo Mau 2008 (red wine) won the Silver Medal and it was the BEST Portuguese wine in the contest.

This prize, it is one more of the biggest list of Casa Agricola Assis Lobo with others amazing wines they produce on their 60 ha of vynery. Benevento and Torrecuso (Italy), thanks so much to appreciate excellent wines like Lobo Mau 2008.

Some of the international awards : London Challenge 2008 (Lobo Mau Reserve, 2004, red) , AWC Viena 2006, AWC Viena 2007 and AWC Viena 2008 (Assis Lobo D.O.C. Palmela, 2004, Red) and CVRPS Wine Contest 2007 (Assis Lobo D.O.C. Setubal, 2003, Moscatel).

Casa Agricola Assis Lobo participates on Italian International Contest

Casa Agricola Assis Lobo (wine producer from Palmela) is present among other portuguese producers at the 10th edition of the International Wines Contest "La Slexione Del Sindaco" on the amazing cities of Benevento and Torrecuso , Italy.

During the next weekend, will be announced the winners and we hope that Casa Agricola Assis Lobo bring an award to Palmela and Setúbal Region . They have 2 wines in competition. Lobo Mau 2007 and Lobo Mau 2008 . More information concerning to Casa Agricola Assis Lobo.

Moita, a own gastronomy and heritage

Moita, located in the North of Setubal region is a place with a strong connection to river. Local restaurants have amazing dishes with eel plus other kind of fish dishes.

Besides the Gastronomy, Moita has a particular heritage, special religious. Locals have 20 kms of river coast to walk besides parks and gardens in several locations of the county.

Bullfighting ( local tradition since 1837), Tennis with an amazing infraestructure and Swimming pools are a most of the region, all for you at Portugal Dream Coast , Setubal Region. Check more information at Portugal Dream Coast website.

Karting on Portugal Dream Coast

Setubal region has two amazing tracks to practise Karting. Do you like motor sports? Welcome to velocity ... adrelanine ... acceleration ... brakess... We are proud to say that on the Portugal Dream Coast we have two international tracks where you can have wonderful moments.

Located in Palmela and Vila Nova de Santo André both tracks have excellent conditions to the karters. Individual or in groups both had also national competition or regional trophies during all year. In Palmela with a length of 1270 metres and a constant width of 10 metres you have also great facilities like restaurant, health center, museum and can participate in many other local activities.

In Vila Nova de Santa André, (Track length . 1020 metres, constant track width 8 metres) have also similar conditions to Palmela. Both tracks are equipped with karts for kids, than can easily learn how to drive. Portugal Dream Coast is amazing! Go ! Go!

Brief conversation with Martina Hingis at Atlantic Tour 2011

Yeah! It was a great feeling to speak with Martina Hingis on Troia, concerning to Atlantic Tour 2011 and Setubal region. The rider loves the region and she is happy to return to a place that makes she feels great.

Martina Hingis was on the Atlantic Tour 2009 also and she knows well the region, food, wines, beaches, tourism, golf courses were keywords on the conversation. Thanks for this moment and good luck on the competition of this year.

Check it out on the Portugal Dream Coast with more details.

Atlantic Tour 2011 with Kevin Staut

Kevin Staut will be in the Atlantic Tour 2011 with other french know names has , Penélope Leprevost, Olivier Guillon. The Number one worlwide on Equestrian and European Champion will be in competition to win a part of the total prize money of 366.000 euros.

Another surprise is also Martina Hingins, the ex-tennis player will also enter in the competition. During 30 days comporta will be the capital of hipism. The 5th edition of Atlantic Tour will have more than 200 riders of 20 different countries that bring more than 450 horses .

Another proof that Portugal Dream Coast is fantastic for biggest events of sports or other. Setubal Region is fantastic , besides hipism its possible to make scuba diving, wine tourism, be a music concerts, culture events, hotels and amazing beaches. A unique place in the world. More information on : Atlantic Tour 2011 with Kevin Staut .