Setubal is a district in Portugal located in the western part of the country. Its territory includes 13 municipalities and belongs to 2 statistical regions: Alentejo and the Lisbon region. The administrative center of the district is the settlement of the same name Setúbal.

The administrative center is a rather large city in Portugal, the population of which reaches approximately 122.5 thousand people. Despite the fact that the district is located on the very coast of the Atlantic, our compatriots are in no hurry to spend their holidays there. The reason is the relatively low temperature (in summer it is not higher than +25 degrees, and in winter about +10). This tourist destination is more popular as a sightseeing and wine degustation destination. In recent years, local real estate has also been in demand.

Announcements for the sale and rental of houses in Setúbal attract a lot of foreigners. Indeed, this district has a lot of advantages. 

Climate. Compared to the northern regions of Portugal, Setúbal has a mild climate with a summer temperature of +25 and a winter temperature of +10. Rest here is comfortable almost all year round, and permanent residence gives the homeowner an undeniable advantage.

The level of development of the region. Food and industrial enterprises are located here, and wages are somewhat higher than in other regions of the country.

Property value.  Selling and renting apartments in Setúbal is somewhat cheaper than in Lisbon and some other areas.  

Profitability. Foreign investors who want to earn rental income will not be wrong by buying property here, because the coast attracts tourists almost all year rou

Before studying the real estate market in this district, it is worth determining the purpose of the purchase. 

Flats and apartments. This segment of the market offers the most affordable options. In addition, the apartments are convenient for both permanent residence and short-term rental by tourists. Offers for the  sale and rental of apartments in Setubal should be considered either in large cities or in resort towns on the coast. 

Sale and rental of houses in Setúbal. This option is worth considering for those who plan to settle here for a long time and are looking for a quiet life. Buildings of past years already have at their disposal large plots of land, fruit-bearing vineyards and orchards. 

Villas. The sale and rental of villas in Setubal is in demand mainly in the coastal part of the district. 

Land. Some foreigners prefer to buy land in Setúbal and build their own. Given the time and money, this option can be very profitable.

Setubal can be quickly reached from Lisbon. Commuter trains run regularly in the capital of Portugal. The journey will take a little over an hour.

Lisbon can be reached from any European city (for example, from Brussels and Munich).

Airplane. Direct flight is the fastest and most convenient means of transportation.  A flight with a transfer is cheaper, but it will take more than 16 hours.

Beach. Despite the fact that the beaches of Setubal are far from its main attraction, there are always enough people here. The beaches are equipped with umbrellas, sun loungers, bars and rentals of all kinds of sports equipment.

In between swimming, you can go to explore the sights of the administrative center. Among the main ones is the  fortress of San Filipe, built in the 16th century to protect the city. 

The real pearl of the city is the Cathedral in the Gothic style, which was built in the 15th century. This building is the oldest in the city and has one extremely interesting feature - twisted columns made of pink limestone, but the main thing worth seeing here is the cross of the Savior.

The outskirts of the city of Setubal are famous for the nightly migration of dolphins, which hundreds of tourists come to see.