Travel to historical Palmela
Take a holiday to Palmela and enjoy the area's history, churches and monuments. This scenic and relaxing city entices travellers with its golfing and bars. Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in Palmela
Do you want to find attractions to visit in the city? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that Palmela has to offer. Here are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Troia Golf Course (6.3 mi / 10.1 km)
- Palafita da Carrasqueira Fishing Marina (13.4 mi / 21.5 km)
- Aroeira Golf Club (14.7 mi / 23.7 km)
- Portas do Sol Viewpoint (15.8 mi / 25.4 km)
- Lisbon Oceanarium (16.9 mi / 27.3 km)
- Bela Vista Park (17.3 mi / 27.9 km)
Exploring the natural features in Palmela
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Palmela is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Park Natural da Arrabida (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Arrabida Natural Park (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- Troia Beach (6.4 mi / 10.4 km)
- Galapos Beach (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Portinho da Arrabida Beach (7.5 mi / 12.1 km)
- Setubal Peninsula (10.3 mi / 16.6 km)
Travelling to and around Palmela
The nearest airport is in Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado), located 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Cascais (CAT), which is 26.6 mi (42.8 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Palmela Station, Venda do Alcaide Station and Pinhal Novo Station are the main stations in the city.