The cheese from Azeitao is based on flock of sheeps located at Natural Park of Arrabida, that were crucial for the localization of the habitants of the region of Setubal. Born on the first half of XX century, the Cheesemaker “Quinta Nova”, also known has Old Farm was dedicated to the production of cheese and butter of sheep milk of the region. Alfredo...

Located on the N10 road, in the small town of Vila Fresca de Azeitao some 19kms west of Setubal, is the delightful Quinta da Bacalhoa, also referred to as the Bacalhoa Palace. It is regarded as one of the finest early examples of domestic Renaissance architecture in Portugal. It is highly likely that “Bacalhôa”, by which the old Vila Fresca estate...

Discover the sensory delights of the Arrabida natural honey made from hives situated amongst the wild flowers and herbs that cover the slopes. In the region of Setubal there are more than 200 top producers of honey that use traditional methods, almost all located in Sesimbra. Of the many components in natural honey, the natural antioxidants have attracted much...

On your visit to Setubal take a tour to the Arrabida National Park and enjoy a cup of tea at Quinta do Lapidario, a delightful tea house which has a wonderful selection of regional cakes and desserts. Located in a beautiful garden, this tea house offers you the best in the region: the famous Azeitao cheese, the Setubal Moscatel wine and wonderful many typical...

Azeitao Market is held on the 1st Sunday of every month just off the N10 road in Azeitao. Here you see tradtional gypsies all dressed in black. You will find the locals doing their shopping whether it be food, livestock, or clothes. A great day out and a fabulous lunch where you’ll find wonderful traditional food available on the market stalls. You can...

Portugal is one of the most renowned producers of wine in the world, the country has a long tradition in winemaking, in fact, the history producing wine in this country comes from much earlier than the foundation of its Nationality. The well-known Portuguese wines include Port wine, Madeira wine, red wines, white wines, “vinho verde” and, of course,...

One of the many delicacies you can taste in the Setubal region is the “Queijo de Azeitao” or Azeitao’s cheese. It was named after the village where it was born and it is said that only experienced artisans have the know-how to produce this gourmet favorite. Made for generations at the foot of the Arrabida Mountains, the Azeitao’s Cheese is...