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Pousada Castelo de Palmela

Castelo de Palmela
Rated 8.7 in 865 reviews

Pousada Castelo de Palmela is a unique hotel set within the historic walls of a medieval castle, providing guests with a distinctive blend of history and modern comfort. This enchanting property is located in Palmela, Portugal, and is renowned for its captivating panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, which includes vineyards and the stunning Atlantic coastline.

The hotel combines various architectural styles, reflecting its rich history and the numerous renovations it has undergone over the centuries. Guests can explore the charming courtyards and ancient stonework that echo the stories of the past while enjoying contemporary amenities and friendly hospitality. The rooms are thoughtfully designed to ensure a comfortable stay, featuring elegant furnishings and modern conveniences, all while maintaining a sense of historical charm.

Dining at Pousada Castelo de Palmela is an experience in itself, with a restaurant that offers regional cuisine and local wines, allowing guests to savor the flavors of the Alentejo region. Additionally, the hotel's location provides easy access to local attractions, including wine estates, hiking trails, and the scenic Arrábida Natural Park.

With its unique setting, rich history, and commitment to guest satisfaction, Pousada Castelo de Palmela offers a memorable retreat for those seeking a combination of cultural exploration and relaxation in a picturesque environment. It stands as an inviting sanctuary for both history enthusiasts and leisure travelers alike.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Palmela and near Pousada Castelo de Palmela

Igreja de Santiago de Palmela
Igreja de Santiago de Palmela
Church building in Palmela, Setúbal District, Portugal
10m / 10yd
Pillory of Palmela
Pillory of Palmela
Pillory in Palmela, Portugal
290m / 310yd
Parque Venâncio Ribeiro da Costa
Parque Venâncio Ribeiro da Costa
Park in Palmela, Portugal
50m / 50yd
Igreja de Santa Maria
Igreja de Santa Maria
100m / 110yd
Castro of Chibanes
Castro of Chibanes
Building in Palmela, Setúbal District, Portugal
1.3km / 0.84mi
Chafariz D. Maria
Chafariz D. Maria
Fountain in Palmela
0.6km / 0.35mi
Capela de São João Baptista (antiga Comenda da Ordem Hospitalar de São João de Jerusalém, dita de Rodes, dita de Malta)
Capela de São João Baptista (antiga Comenda da Ordem Hospitalar de São João de Jerusalém, dita de Rodes, dita de Malta)
Cultural heritage monument in Palmela, Portugal
0.6km / 0.4mi
Nossa Senhora dos Anjos de Brancanes
Seminary : Setúbal, Portugal
3.6km / 2.2mi
Artificial caves of Casal do Pardo
Artificial caves of Casal do Pardo
Building in Palmela, Setúbal District, Portugal
3.2km / 2mi
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Setúbal
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Setúbal
Church in Setúbal, Portugal
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of the Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal
Church of the Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal
Church building and national monument in Setúbal, Portugal
4.4km / 2.8mi
Igreja de São Julião (Setúbal)
Igreja de São Julião (Setúbal)
Church in Setúbal, Portugal
4.7km / 2.9mi
Convent of Jesus
Convent of Jesus
Building in Portugal
4.4km / 2.7mi
Carlos Relvas bullring
Carlos Relvas bullring
Building in Setúbal, Setúbal District, Portugal
4.3km / 2.7mi
Pillory of Setúbal
Pillory of Setúbal
National Monument in Setúbal, Portugal
4.7km / 2.9mi
Forte de São Luís Gonzaga
Forte de São Luís Gonzaga
4.1km / 2.6mi
Cruzeiro de Setúbal
Cruzeiro de Setúbal
Building in Setúbal, Setúbal District, Portugal
4.5km / 2.8mi
Chafariz da Praça Teófilo Braga
Chafariz da Praça Teófilo Braga
4.7km / 2.9mi
Saúde Beach
Saúde Beach
Urban Beach of Setubal
5.4km / 3.3mi
Recolhimento da Soledade
Recolhimento da Soledade
4.7km / 2.9mi
Fábrica romana de salga
Fábrica romana de salga
4.8km / 3mi
Parque José Afonso
Parque José Afonso
4.8km / 3mi
Casa de Luísa Todi
Casa de Luísa Todi
4.5km / 2.8mi
Posto de Comando e Observatório da Bateria de Albarquel
5.8km / 3.6mi
Moinho de Vento da Desgraça
5.8km / 3.6mi
Bateria do Casalinho
5.6km / 3.5mi
Forte de Albarquel
Forte de Albarquel
Bastion forts in Portugal
6.1km / 3.8mi
Albarquel Beach
Albarquel Beach
Beach in Arrábida Mountain, Setúbal, Portugal
6.2km / 3.8mi
Museum of Mechanical Music
Museum in Pinhal Novo
7.1km / 4.4mi
Casa da Quinta da Comenda, ou Palácio da Comenda, e respetivo património móvel integrado
Casa da Quinta da Comenda, ou Palácio da Comenda, e respetivo património móvel integrado
6.8km / 4.2mi
Capela de São Pedro de Alcube
7.5km / 4.7mi
Museu – A Estação
Museu – A Estação
7.3km / 4.5mi
Ruins of Tróia
Ruins of Tróia
Cultural heritage monument in Grândola, Portugal
8.8km / 5.5mi
Figueirinha Beach
Figueirinha Beach
Beach in Arrábida Mountain, Setúbal, Portugal
9.7km / 6mi
Igreja Paroquial de São Simão de Azeitão
Igreja Paroquial de São Simão de Azeitão
9.3km / 5.8mi
Mourisca tide mill
Mourisca tide mill
Tide mill in Setúbal, Portugal
9.5km / 5.9mi
Tróia-Galé Beach
9.4km / 5.8mi
Bico das Lulas beach
8.4km / 5.2mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário da Tróia
Church in Troia, Setúbal, Portugal
8.8km / 5.5mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário da Tróia
Church in Troia, Setúbal, Portugal
8.9km / 5.5mi
Troia Golf
8.9km / 5.6mi
Cruz das Vendas
Cultural heritage monument in Setúbal, Portugal
8.2km / 5.1mi
Palácio dos Duques de Aveiro (Vila Nogueira de Azeitão)
Palácio dos Duques de Aveiro (Vila Nogueira de Azeitão)
Building in Setúbal, Setúbal District, Portugal
11km / 6.8mi
Palácio da Quinta das Torres
Palácio da Quinta das Torres
Building in Setúbal, Setúbal District, Portugal
10.2km / 6.3mi
Quinta do Conde
Quinta do Conde
Civil parish in Sesimbra
11.7km / 7.3mi

What to do in Palmela and near Pousada Castelo de Palmela

Igreja de Santiago de Palmela
Igreja de Santiago de Palmela
Church building in Palmela, Setúbal District, Portugal
10m / 10yd
Pillory of Palmela
Pillory of Palmela
Pillory in Palmela, Portugal
290m / 310yd
Parque Venâncio Ribeiro da Costa
Parque Venâncio Ribeiro da Costa
Park in Palmela, Portugal
50m / 50yd
Igreja de Santa Maria
Igreja de Santa Maria
100m / 110yd
Castro of Chibanes
Castro of Chibanes
Building in Palmela, Setúbal District, Portugal
1.3km / 0.84mi
Chafariz D. Maria
Chafariz D. Maria
Fountain in Palmela
0.6km / 0.35mi
Capela de São João Baptista (antiga Comenda da Ordem Hospitalar de São João de Jerusalém, dita de Rodes, dita de Malta)
Capela de São João Baptista (antiga Comenda da Ordem Hospitalar de São João de Jerusalém, dita de Rodes, dita de Malta)
Cultural heritage monument in Palmela, Portugal
0.6km / 0.4mi
Nossa Senhora dos Anjos de Brancanes
Seminary : Setúbal, Portugal
3.6km / 2.2mi
Artificial caves of Casal do Pardo
Artificial caves of Casal do Pardo
Building in Palmela, Setúbal District, Portugal
3.2km / 2mi
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Setúbal
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Setúbal
Church in Setúbal, Portugal
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of the Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal
Church of the Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal
Church building and national monument in Setúbal, Portugal
4.4km / 2.8mi
Igreja de São Julião (Setúbal)
Igreja de São Julião (Setúbal)
Church in Setúbal, Portugal
4.7km / 2.9mi
Convent of Jesus
Convent of Jesus
Building in Portugal
4.4km / 2.7mi
Carlos Relvas bullring
Carlos Relvas bullring
Building in Setúbal, Setúbal District, Portugal
4.3km / 2.7mi
Pillory of Setúbal
Pillory of Setúbal
National Monument in Setúbal, Portugal
4.7km / 2.9mi
Forte de São Luís Gonzaga
Forte de São Luís Gonzaga
4.1km / 2.6mi
Cruzeiro de Setúbal
Cruzeiro de Setúbal
Building in Setúbal, Setúbal District, Portugal
4.5km / 2.8mi
Chafariz da Praça Teófilo Braga
Chafariz da Praça Teófilo Braga
4.7km / 2.9mi
Saúde Beach
Saúde Beach
Urban Beach of Setubal
5.4km / 3.3mi
Recolhimento da Soledade
Recolhimento da Soledade
4.7km / 2.9mi
Fábrica romana de salga
Fábrica romana de salga
4.8km / 3mi
Parque José Afonso
Parque José Afonso
4.8km / 3mi
Casa de Luísa Todi
Casa de Luísa Todi
4.5km / 2.8mi
Posto de Comando e Observatório da Bateria de Albarquel
5.8km / 3.6mi
Moinho de Vento da Desgraça
5.8km / 3.6mi
Bateria do Casalinho
5.6km / 3.5mi
Forte de Albarquel
Forte de Albarquel
Bastion forts in Portugal
6.1km / 3.8mi
Albarquel Beach
Albarquel Beach
Beach in Arrábida Mountain, Setúbal, Portugal
6.2km / 3.8mi
Museum of Mechanical Music
Museum in Pinhal Novo
7.1km / 4.4mi
Casa da Quinta da Comenda, ou Palácio da Comenda, e respetivo património móvel integrado
Casa da Quinta da Comenda, ou Palácio da Comenda, e respetivo património móvel integrado
6.8km / 4.2mi

About Palmela

Palmela, Portugal, is a charming town with a variety of attractions that highlight its rich history and natural beauty. One of the most notable features is the Palmela Castle, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and the nearby Arrábida Natural Park. The castle dates back to the 12th century and provides insights into the region's past.

Another significant site is the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça, a beautiful church that exhibits impressive architecture and serves as a peaceful place for reflection. The interior often features intricate details that reflect the religious heritage of the area.

For those interested in local culture, exploring the wine region surrounding Palmela is worthwhile. The area is known for its production of Muscat wine, and visiting a local winery can provide a deeper understanding of the winemaking process as well as opportunities for tastings.

Nature enthusiasts may appreciate a visit to the Arrábida Natural Park, where hiking trails and stunning coastal views await. The park's diverse flora and fauna make it an ideal spot for outdoor activities, including walking and birdwatching.

Additionally, the town hosts various local festivals throughout the year, which showcase traditional music, dance, and cuisine, offering visitors a chance to experience the local culture. Engaging with the community during these events can provide a unique perspective on Palmela's heritage.

Overall, Palmela combines historical exploration, cultural experiences, and natural beauty, making it a pleasant destination for those looking to immerse themselves in the essence of Portugal.




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