Hotel in Setúbal District, Portogallo

Setúbal District sits just south of Lisbon on Portugal's coast, famous for the limestone cliffs of Arrábida Natural Park and fresh seafood like grilled cuttlefish. The Mediterranean climate brings hot, dry summers (around 86°F / 30°C) perfect for swimming at Portinho da Arrábida or kayaking in the clear waters of the Sado estuary, while mild winters (around 55°F / 13°C) are great for hiking to the 13th-century Palmela Castle and tasting regional Muscat wine. If you visit in early spring, you can watch bottleneck dolphins feeding in the Sado River without the summer crowds, making it a year-round destination.