To scarce kilometres of Lisbon, the mountain range of the Arrábida, situated between Setúbal and Sesimbra, is a really idyllic place.  Leave to the discovery of this saws and of his compelling area, where, beyond an unique landscape and exemplary preserved, goes to be able to make use of an enviable climate.  The wealth of soil, the prominence of the mountain range, the proximity of the ocean and the mild climate are factors that contributed for the formation of rare species of Mediterranean vegetation, transforming to Arrábida in a localities of singular beauty.  They are registered 213 species of vertebrates, of which 8 they are amphibious, 16 saints reptiles, 154 saints birds and 35 are mammals. A considerable number, having in count that the humid zones constitute a small percentage of the territory.

Gastronomy

The natural, monumental wealth and gastronomic does this region one of the most beautiful of Portugal. 
The proximity of the coastline originates an offering diversified of plates concocted with good and fresh fish shellfish.
The fish-stew, the stew of eels, the soup of tamboril with poejos, the little bitches and the horse-mackerel roasted are some of the specialties more appreciated. 
In The doçaria, a lot rich and varied, in Azeitão, is not difficult find small farm where try the famous pies of soft eggs and cinnamon.  Also there is the little cheeses of eggs, more sweet, or still the true cheese of Azeitão.  Of small size, and perhaps the most costly cheese produced in Portugal, this relic, of thin shell and buttered texture, is deed with milk of sheep and results of the slow draining of the curdled milk, after coagulation of the raw milk with flower of thistle.

Wine

The region of Azeitão is connection to the culture of the wine there are many and many centuries.  It produces the richest table wines and muscatels of Setúbal in Portugal and in the World, giving an important contribution for the image and prestige of our Portuguese wines.