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Setúbal, Portugal
Setúbal District is situated in the southwest coast of Portugal. The most part of the district lies in the Setúbal Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean, with the River Tejo to the north and the mouth of the Sado River to the south. Setúbal is south of Portugal's capital, Lisbon, and the district of Santarém, west of Évora and north of Beja. The seat of the district is Setúbal, an attractive port city with an historic centre, numerous museums and a lovely waterfront. From Setúbal harbour there are regular ferries to Tróia Peninsula, famous for its wonderful sand beaches. The city of Costa da Caparica is a top holiday resort in Portugal. It features an extensive strip of outstanding sand beaches such as Fonte da Telha Beach. Wonderful natural areas in the district of Setúbal includes the Nature Park of Arrábida, a beautiful coastal area with cliffs, greenery, landmarks and amenities.Population: over 120 thousand inhabitantsCapital: SetúbalOther major cities: Alcácer do Sal, Almada, Barreiro, Montijo, Santiago do Cacém, SinesMain attractions: beaches of Costa da Caparica, dolphin watching, Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal (Gothic-Manueline style, São Filipe Fostress, castle of Sesimbra, Sanctuary of Christ the King (landmark, viewpoint), Casa da Cultura in Setúbal (cultural centre), Sado Estuary Natural Reserve, Nature Park of Arrábida (coastal natural park)Nearest Airports: Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS - Aeroporto Humberto Delgado)