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Setubal
Setúbal
A popular touring destination 25 miles (40km) south of Lisbon is
Setúbal, one of Portugal's oldest cities, renowned for
producing the most delicious muscadel wine in the world. The city
is also the centre of Portugal's sardine industry and has been a
fish-salting centre since the 1st century. White mounds of sea salt
drying in the sun are a familiar part of the local landscape. There
are some outstanding beaches near the city and some pretty
countryside dotted with orange groves, orchards and vineyards.
Telephone: 265 539 120 (Setúbal Tourist Office)