Setúbal, Portugal · Europe
Palmela works well as a base: 5 minutes from Quinta do Anjo, 26km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Palmela is a town located in Setúbal, Portugal. With a population of 16,934, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Palmela sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Palmela to your route.
Palmela (Portuguese pronunciation: [palˈmɛlɐ] ) is a town and municipality in Portugal. As of 2011, the population was 62,831, covering an area of 465.12 km². The municipality is located in the Lisboa Region and Setúbal District, about 25 km (16 mi) south of Lisbon. The municipal holiday is celebrated on 1 June.
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Palmela is located in Setúbal, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.5690 latitude, -8.9013 longitude.
Palmela has a population of approximately 16,934 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
A cliff-hugging corniche through Arrábida Natural Park south of Lisbon, curling high above turquoise coves like Portinho da Arrábida with Mediterranean-style scrub and sea views.
12 km · about 25 min drive
coastal drive
A coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
14 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
One of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys, fado music halls, and tiled facades tumbling down to the Tagus.
25 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
26 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Lisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
78-metre monument inspired by Christ the Redeemer standing above the Tagus River estuary with arms outstretched toward Lisbon.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Lisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
26 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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