We use cookies to provide our services and for analytics and marketing. To find out more about our use of cookies and how you can disable them, please see our Privacy Policy. By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Click here to read our privacy policy. Xin Xin (CHN), Keri-Anne Payne (GBR) and Samantha Arevalo (ECU) were the medallists at the women’s event of the FINA Marathon Swimming Olympic Games Qualification Tournament, taking place in Setúbal (POR) on June 11, 2016. These three athletes led a wider group of 15 athletes that qualified for the Rio 2016 and joined the 10 other swimmers that had been selected at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan (RUS). “We didn’t have a special tactics for this race. Things happened like that. I am very happy with the outcome of the event”, declared Xin, who felt a “bit cold” in the water. Training in both her native city and with the national team in Beijing, Xin Xin avoids setting high expectations for Rio. “You know, there were already 10 qualified athletes from Kazan. I am theoretically the 11th best of the field. My goal in Brazil is to improve this ranking”. If Xin Xin is relatively unknown in the open water world, Keri-Anne Payne, from Great Britain, is an experienced and successful athlete. Silver medallist in the inaugural 10km marathon swimming at the 2008 Games in Beijing (CHN), she finished in a disappointing fourth place four years ago, at home, in London. Always in the leading group – her worse split was ninth – she couldn’t get Xin in the final metres, but was rather satisfied with her performance (silver in 1h55m12s9). “Basically, I’ve tried to keep an eye on everyone else during the race and tried to preserve the maximum energy towards the end. The competition conditions were fine – we were a bit afraid of the cold temperature of the water, but at the end it was OK”, considered the 28-year-old star. Looking at Rio, she smiles and confesses: “Anything good there will be a bonus! After London, I went on doing so many other things and I took a lot of pleasure doing them.” Keri-Anne Payne (GBR) - Photo by Jose Lorvao Being a top-athlete already with a medal from Beijing 2008, Keri-Anne is in a good position to evaluate the evolution of marathon swimming since the Olympic debut. “It has been amazing. At Beijing time, it was a kind of unknown discipline; when I swam four years ago in Hyde Park, we had 30’000 spectators cheering for us. This shows how things evolved and I am proud of being an athlete that helped on these developments”, she concludes. The bronze medal (1h55m15s9) went to Samantha Arevalo, who became the first female athlete from her country to qualify for an Olympic marathon swimming event. “I really hope that this will open a new era in my country. I finished 12th in Kazan, so I was a bit disappointed, but we prepared hard for this event and things paid off”, concedes Arevalo, born in September 1994. She had been already an Olympian in 2012, when she participated in the women’s 800m free in the London Aquatics Centre. Ideal race conditions in Setúbal - Photo by Jose Lorvao The men’s event will take place this Sunday also in Setúbal, with an entry list comprising 61 athletes. Complete list of the 15 qualified athletes in Setúbal: Direct qualification:Xin Xin (CHN)Keri-Anne Payne (GBR)Samantha Arevalo (ECU)Chelsea Gubecka (AUS)Yumi Kida (JPN)Michelle Weber (RSA)Joanna Zachoszcz (POL)Paola Perez (VEN)Spela Perse (SLO)Jana Pechanova (CZE) Continental qualification:Erika Villaecija (ESP)Stephanie Horner (CAN)Heidi Gan (MAS)Charlotte Webby (NZL)Reem Mohamed Husein Elsayed Kaseem (EGY) Copyright 2018 - 2025 World Aquatics. All rights reserved. they are largely confined to two appearances: Christmas tables and the dreaded blind tastings for MW and WSET Diploma exams Students frantically sip through Port and Sherry then move on to Madeira and Vin Doux Naturel trying to memorise the key flavour profiles Even the rare Rutherglen Muscat from the other side of the world gets its mention in the WSET textbooks But Moscatel de Setúbal – the wine once drunk by King Richard II – remains the quiet cousin at the family gathering: elegant Which begs the question: why isn’t this remarkable wine better known The mystery deepens when you realise just how far back its story goes Liquid legacy: the unique history of Moscatel de Setúbal Arrábida Mountains © Setubal Peninsula Wines Its origins may reach back to the Phoenicians who sailed the Sado and Tagus estuaries as early as the 8th century BC By the time King Dinis was laying the foundations of modern Portugal Moscatel de Setúbal was already being made it was gracing English banquets and even earned a mention from King Richard II It reached a shimmering high at the court of Louis XIV where it was lauded as everything from “a national glory” to “sun in a bottle.” And its rarer sibling wasn’t left behind – 19th-century French connoisseurs deemed it the “quintessence of muscatels.” These weren’t just poetic accolades either: the wine took gold at the 1855 Paris Universal Exhibition Why is it still so under the radar for most UK drinkers And perhaps most importantly: how do we uncork its magic beyond the usual holiday pour or syllabus tick-box grapes must come from the Setúbal Peninsula The region’s Mediterranean climate is shaped by the Arrábida Mountains which create a maritime microclimate ideal for slow ripening more concentrated wines with an earlier harvest The region's focus is Moscatel de Setúbal (Moscatel de Alexandria with a niche for the rarer Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal (a cousin of Moscatel Blanc á Petits Grains Moscatel de Setúbal © Setubal Peninsula Wines slightly earlier for Roxo to preserve acidity with fermentation on skins halted by neutral grape spirit or aguardente (52–96% abv) A long maceration follows – minimum three months often up to eight – before pressing and filtration The wine then ages for at least 18 months in stainless steel or oak for Moscatel de Setúbal (36 months for Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal) Age statements on bottles reflect the youngest wine in the blend: a 10-Year-Old must include nothing younger than 10 years Finished wines typically weigh in at 16–22% abv (most in the markets are between 17% and 19%) with residual sugar from 100 g/L to 223.3 g/L The DO caps sugar at 280 g/L for wines up to 20 years old and 340 g/L beyond that winemaker at Quinta do Piloto and a fourth-generation member of a winemaking family the true distinction of Moscatel de Setúbal lies in its unique combination of terroir Setúbal’s expression is shaped by the region’s proximity to the Atlantic Cardoso highlights the salty winds and oceanic influence which he says are crucial to the wine’s distinctive profile “We are the only region in the world making Moscatel with long skin contact.” Filipe Cardoso Setúbal also benefits from over a century of Moscatel production with old stocks lending remarkable depth and complexity to the wine But what truly sets Setúbal apart is its extended skin contact “We are the only region in the world making Moscatel with long skin contact.” This technique imparts a richness and intensity found nowhere else The fact that a relatively small region produces two distinct styles – Moscatel de Setúbal and Moscatel Roxo – each with its own unique characteristics and you begin to understand why this region stands in a league of its own Cardoso let slip Setúbal’s secret weapon: “the mother.” “It’s like the well-seasoned pan behind Portugal’s best bifana steak sandwich in Vendas Novas – never fully cleaned most Moscatel de Setúbal winemakers never empty their barrels completely leaving behind a few fingers of old wine – the mother – sometimes over a century old This aged remnant fuses with younger wines sacred technique and the secret to Setúbal’s soul "More are releasing mature Moscatels with real personality.” Sarah Ahmed and Filipe Cardoso age classifications came much later: 10- and 20-Year-Olds in 1992; 30- and 40-Year-Olds only in 2014 This shift marked a move toward premiumisation – showcasing just how Moscatel transforms over time During the masterclass led by Portuguese wine expert Sarah Ahmed and Cardoso the spotlight was on the 10-Year-Olds – "the bridge between youthful styles and the classics” Ahmed explained These wines retain citrus brightness and floral lift but begin to reveal savoury depth and oxidative complexity Yet they account for just 2% of production “No one used to age Moscatel in cellars to sell later,” Cardoso explains with the market long dominated by major players like Bacalhôa and José Maria da Fonseca That changed in the 2000s as smaller producers began ageing and bottling their own stocks “Now more are releasing mature Moscatels with real personality,” says Cardoso older Moscatel de Setúbal is poised to follow – offering an easy to understand single-varietal exuberantly aromatic white fortified wine full of charm Where Port blends red grapes and Madeira leans into searing acidity distinctive voice to the world of fortified wines How to identify Moscatel de Setúbal in a blind tasting a long-time member of the Península de Setúbal’s tasting panel has seen the evolution of Moscatel first-hand and sweet but always lifted by vibrant acidity,” he explains the transformation is dramatic: crystallised orange peel That aromatic development is part of the wine’s enduring charm Even young styles show a pale amber hue due to extended skin contact and ageing this Muscat of Alexandria variety is less overtly grapey or floral but always marked by refreshing acidity – a result of early harvesting to maintain balance and often feels sweeter in comparison – another blind tasting clue António Saramago advocates pairing the wine with savoury foods After the masterclass and tasting at different producer’s stands one thing became clear: Moscatel de Setúbal’s quality is undeniable “This is one grape variety that’s aromatic and much easier to understand.” With young bottles starting around £10 and aged classics from £20 upwards they offer a lower-alcohol alternative to spirits like aged rum or Armagnac – particularly satisfying with a cigar winemaker António Saramago warns against pigeonholing: “People often think sweet wine means dessert It’s not wrong – but it’s not the best match either.” He recommends experimenting more with savoury foods – where the wine’s acidity and sugar balance fat and salt dubbing Moscatel “the slacker’s dessert wine” – easy to keep open in the cupboard Cardoso even makes his own chocolates with Moscatel and some pastel de nata producers spike their custard with it “But why not try it with Japanese tempura?” she suggests though the general consensus was to limit this to the younger styles Mário Cravidão may have cracked the size issue with a 60ml bottle One barrier to wider appeal may be bottle size While most classic wines – due to their rarity – are available in 500ml formats young Moscatel largely remains in 750ml bottles Maria Barros from José Maria da Fonseca says that requests for half-bottles from importers are rising Mário Cravidão from Adega de Palmela may have cracked it He handed me a 60ml “Moscatelito” mini and cited staggering figures: “We produce around 3 million bottles of this in 50-unit packs The total production of mini bottles in Portugal With a population of 10 million; do the maths,” he laughs the production from Setúbal and Douro combined is 30 million bottles,” he continues Cravidão added that it’s hugely popular among younger drinkers as an aperitif – not in cocktails while socialising with friends and enjoying an “aperitif moment” in a café Whether that trend travels to the UK remains to be seen – but single-serves might just offer a practical route to discovery "It's impossible to make a bad wine here." Eric Auriault As Eric Auriault from Venâncio Costa Lima puts it: “The problem with fortified Muscat is the bad ones – those without enough acidity “It’s impossible to make a bad one here,” he concludes and the Atlantic influence ensure that even entry-level Moscatel has real class 10-Year-Old Moscatel de Setúbal masterclass tasting notes José Maria da Fonseca João Pires Moscatel 10 AnosFrom clay-limestone soils in Serra da Arrábida (115m) this wine is fortified to 18.5% abv (77% aguardente) after a 3-month maceration the blend includes vintages spanning 12 to 40 years (RS 150 g/l and nutty hints lifted by grapefruit brightness but balanced by freshness and a salty edge culminating in a lingering caramel finish.RRP £28.00 (75cl) | Seeking distribution António Saramago Moscatel de Setúbal 10 Anos (2013)A single-vintage 2013 wine from Azeitão (250m fortified to 18.09% abv (96% neutral spirit) after an extended 6-month maceration in 300L used French Limousin oak and matured “on mother” (RS 178.3 g/l Concentrated yet strikingly fresh acidity gives precision and balance.RRP €35.00 (50cl) | Seeking distribution Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal 10 Anos SuperiorA blend of 80% high-altitude Serra da Arrábida fruit (200m) and 20% coastal sandy soils Fortified with 77% aguardente after 8 months' maceration and aged in 100-year-old 100L chestnut casks with annual topping with subtle grip and vibrant balance.RRP £50.00 (50cl) | Imported by Raymond Reynolds Sociedade Vinícola de Palmela is one of the region's top co-op producers Sociedade Vinícola de Palmela Moscatel de Setúbal 10 AnosSourced from the sandy-clay plains of Palmela (20–30m) this wine is fortified to 17.57% abv with 96% neutral spirit after 4–6 months' maceration Aged for 10+ years in a mix of used French blending 2012–2014 with older elements including 1996 (RS 176.8 g/l yet balanced.RRP £35.00 (50cl) | Seeking distribution Adega de Palmela Moscatel de Setúbal 10 AnosFrom the varied terrain of Palmela (30–100m; 85% clay-limestone this wine is fortified to 18% abv (77% aguardente) following a 5-month maceration Aged over 10 years in 540L Portuguese oak with some topping up; the blend is primarily 2011 with contributions from 2008–2010 (RS 190 g/l with floral and spirit-driven warmth.RRP €19.50 (50cl) | Seeking distribution Venâncio da Costa Lima Rubrica Moscatel de Setúbal Reserva 10 AnosFrom Algeruz (75–120m this wine is fortified to 17% abv (96% wine spirit) after a 6-month maceration 30 months aged in stainless steel followed by 10 years in topped 225L used French oak (total 12.5 years) True to the house’s floral style – marmalade meets orange blossom with polished alcohol integration and zesty lift on the sweet finish.RRP £35.50 (50cl) | Imported by Gauntleys of Nottingham Bacalhôa Moscatel de Setúbal Superior 10 Anos D.O 2009A single-vineyard 2009 from Serra da Ursa in Serra da Arrábida (190m fortified to 20% ABV (77% aguardente) after a 5–6 month maceration Uniquely aged for 15 years in used malt whisky and red wine barrels (200–300L) under estufa conditions (RS 223.3 g/l offset by orange peel freshness and razor-sharp acidity.RRP €22.99 (75cl) | Imported by Ehrmanns The Buyer TVClick below to watch The Buyer's library of online debates, videos and webinars. European Aquatics is pleased to confirm that the second leg of the 2025 European Aquatics Open Water Cup will take place in the picturesque coastal city of Setúbal With nearly two decades of experience hosting top-tier international competition it has earned its reputation as one of the most iconic venues in open water swimming Its stunning natural setting – framed by the Sado River and the Arrábida Mountains – combined with challenging conditions makes it an unforgettable stop on the Cup circuit This year’s competition will unfold at Parque Urbano de Albarquel The city has previously hosted three Olympic qualifying events and continues to attract elite swimmers from across the globe drawn not only by the race itself but also by the vibrant local culture and world-class organisation The 10km individual races will take place on 22nd June with the men’s and women’s events starting at 11:00am and 11:05am respectively Official training opportunities are scheduled from 19th – 21st June giving competitors time to familiarise themselves with the course A Team Leaders’ Meeting will take place at the Novotel Setubal at 6:30pm on 21st June A number of key administrative deadlines have been set to ensure smooth preparations Teams must submit their final accommodation and visa requests due by 9th May Travel information must be submitted by 30th May and final entries and accreditations are due by 12th June Accreditations will be distributed upon arrival at the official hotels and will be required for access to all competition areas Accommodation for participating teams will be arranged at Novotel Setubal and Melia Setubal Full board rates are €235 per person per night for single rooms The deadline for final payments is 16th May 2025 Transportation will be coordinated by the Portuguese Swimming Federation with services provided between Lisbon International Airport a promotional challenge will take place to further encourage the growth of open water swimming in Portugal The event reflects the country’s holistic approach to sport and tourism with a celebration of Portuguese culture and gastronomy Prize money will be awarded to the top three European male and female finishers in line with European Aquatics Open Water Cup regulations European Aquatics extends its sincere thanks to the Portuguese Swimming Federation and all volunteers and partners who contribute to the success of this event including detailed competition guidelines and booking procedures can be found in the below information bulletin Tel: +41 22 552 99 99Fax: +41 22 552 99 89eaoffice@europeanaquatics.org  Powered by MicroPlus Data Processing & Timing RWE is collaborating with the Port Authority of Setúbal to facilitate enhancements in its port infrastructure supporting Portugal's ambitious industrialisation objectives linked to the development of floating offshore wind energy This agreement underscores a strong commitment to leveraging shared knowledge and expertise to drive industrial growth in Portuguese ports RWE and the Port of Setúbal will explore the potential of the port to become an important industrial hub for the marshalling and deployment of key components for large-scale floating offshore wind projects Early development of the national port infrastructure will position Portugal to harness the full potential of the floating offshore wind industry and potentially explore opportunities for industrial synergies beyond the Portuguese market Country Lead Portugal at RWE Offshore Wind: “Portugal is well-positioned to become a key market in the floating offshore wind sector We support the Port of Setúbal's goal to become a logistics hub for floating wind projects Enhancing port capacity and supply chains is crucial for the successful deployment of commercial-scale projects This will create opportunities to attract investment RWE is actively exploring opportunities and looks forward to the next steps for floating offshore wind development in Portugal.” Chairman of the Board at Port Authority of Setúbal: “Our sustainable development strategy is clearly outlined and aims to make the Port of Setúbal a HUB2GREEN transforming this port into an economic hub for sustainable development projects in areas such as biofuels one of the world leading companies in offshore wind supports us in our development to become a logistical hub for floating offshore wind assembly and deployment of main components like floating substructures and mooring systems We are well positioned to cover the future needs of the growing floating wind industry.” Portugal has favorable wind speeds and is gearing up for its first offshore wind auction The Portuguese government has agreed on floating offshore wind as the preferred technology for offshore wind based on the country’s considerable water depths The Portuguese government have already undertaken significant preparatory work ahead of awarding the floating offshore wind development rights RWE is leading the way towards cost competitive commercial-scale floating offshore wind build and operate cost-competitive floating offshore wind project across the world and has already secured a commercial-scale floating wind lease off the Californian coast RWE is also involved in two high-profile demonstration projects which are in operation: Tetra Spar in Norway and DemoSATH in Spain RWE is exploring floating wind in other European markets An image of the Port of Setúbal for media use is available at the RWE Media Centre DO Setúbal is seeing year-on-year growth in both production and sales and more consumers are discovering the sensational aromatics and harmonious balance that stem from its characterful place of origin and historic winemaking process South of Lisbon, across the Tagus estuary, DO Setúbal sits on a peninsula bounded by the Tagus river to the north the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Sado estuary to the south Humid breezes from these surrounding waters temper the sunny creating ideal conditions for intensely aromatic Bacalhôa’s warm ‘greenhouse’ cellar allows the wines to develop striking complexity The warmer eastern plains account for more than 80% of the total area of DO Setúbal vineyards Their heat-retentive sandy soils yield moreish clay-limestone slopes of the Arrábida hills ripen grapes particularly slowly Two Moscatel varieties also add to DO Setúbal’s diversity white Moscatel de Setúbal (Muscat of Alexandria) presents aromas and flavours of citrus Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal is earlier-ripening Scents of dried roses and fresher acidity lend it an elegant profile DO Setúbal typically spends three to six months on skins after fermentation and fortification subtle bitterness (think citrus peel and pith) to balance the sweetness – another reason why even entry-level DO Setúbal wines offer such value for money DO Setúbal must age for at least 18 months (White Moscatel de Setúbal) or 36 months (Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal); barrel-ageing can produce huge gains in complexity especially with the right cellar conditions The longer the wine spends in barrel and the warmer the cellar the more concentrated and complex it becomes Warm ‘greenhouse’ conditions in Bacalhôa’s barrel cellars Conditions in the Setúbal peninsula’s eastern plains are generally warmer No producer can showcase the phenomenal ageability of Moscatel de Setúbal like José Maria da Fonseca DO Setúbal is also bottled in sophisticated blends of several harvests The age on the bottle indicates the youngest wine in the blend With around 20 producers in the region today with different fortifying spirits (Cognac and Armagnac) and ageing vessels: concrete amphorae cement eggs and barrels seasoned with different spirits (whisky As the festive season draws near and our thoughts turn to celebratory meals – not to mention special gifts – there’s been no better time to choose Moscatel from DO Setúbal Casa Ermelinda Freitas Moscatel de Setúbal NV 92pts Pegões Contemporal Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal 2014 94pts Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal Aged in Concrete Ânfora 2021 93pts Venâncio da Costa Lima Reserva da Familia Roxo 2018 94pts Palmela Wine Company Moscatel de Setúbal 5 Anos NV 93pts Horácio Simões 10 Anos 1999 93pts Bacalhôa Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal Superior 20 Anos 2002 97pts José Maria da Fonseca Alambre 40 Anos NV 97pts Portuguese pulp and paper company The Navigator Company (Navigator) is set to convert its PM 3 at the Setúbal mill from woodfree uncoated (WFU) to lightweight flexible packaging paper production The pre-engineering phase for the project has already begun and was expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2025 The final investment decision is to be made after the completion of the pre-engineering phase with the goal of starting production of flexible packaging papers in the third quarter of 2026 "This project reinforces the company's strategic commitment to innovative and sustainable packaging solutions aligning with the growing global demand for 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You can find more information on the individual external services in our privacy policy Cushman & Wakefield represents Abreu Logistics in the leasing of a logistics warehouse with approximately 19,500 sq.m in Palmela Miguel Sena • 29/04/2025 has started marketing the Castilho 26 office building in Lisbon Miguel Sena • 11/04/2025 A Padaria Portuguesa has just opened its second store in downtown Invicta Miguel Sena • 07/04/2025 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Angela Martinez Guillen won her first over individual World Cup title in her home country Italy swept the podium on the men’s side El Campeonato de España se disputó en el marco de la segunda etapa de la Copa del Mundo de Aguas Abiertas has undertaken a years-long challenge to swim 10,000 kilometers from Istanbul The world’s premier open water swimming series is now coming to the USA Va a ser va prueba puntuable para el Circuito Mundial pero también válida como Campeonato de España y Selectivo para el Campeonato del Mundo Singapur 2025 October 24th, 2024 International, News, Open Water Italian Marcello Guidi and German Lea Boy picked up victories during the third of five stops of the 2024 World Aquatics Open Water World Cup in Setubal both winning a World Cup race for the first time in their career The 24-year-old Boy sat back in sixth early in the race and then came through the lead pack down the stretch to claim victory ultimately touching three seconds clear of Cunha in 2:18:30.7 Cunha’s runner-up finishes moves her to the top spot Coming into the day, Germany’s Leonie Beck led the series The men’s race was a more lopsided affair although that wasn’t the case most of the way when he turned on the jets and opened up a massive gap ultimately cruising to the win in a time of 2:08:31.2 The 27-year-old led a 1-2-3 podium sweep for the Italians, with Guidi followed by Andrea Filadelli (2:08:56.8) and Dario Verani (2:08:57.0) What an incredible competition with thrilling finishes and well-deserved podiums in Setubal 🇵🇹 #OpenWater — World Aquatics (@WorldAquatics) October 12, 2024 Reigning Olympic champion Kristof Rasovszky and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Marc-Antoine Olivier were among the athletes in the battle for podium spots It was a standout performance overall for Italy which put five swimmers into the top eight Olivier’s 4th-place finish helped him maintain a solid lead in the series The next stop of the Open Water World Cup race will run October 26th and 27th in Hong Kong with the series concluding November 22 and 23rd in Saudi Arabia Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" More from James SutherlandSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates Hungary’s gold medallist Kristof Rasovszky and Australia’s silver medallist Moesha Johnson will lead the field for the first post-Paris World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup It’s been about two months since Hungary’s Kristof Rasovszky sang his national anthem overlooking the Seine River in Paris while celebrating his Olympic gold medal in the men’s 10km he will lead the field in the first World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup race post Paris as the 27-year-old will have all eyes on him in the waters of Setubal did not compete at the Olympics in Paris but has long been one of the top 25km swimmers in the world winning the five-hour race at the 2024 Europeans this year and the 2022 World Championships in Budapest Italy will also be represented by the likes of Andrea Filadelli and Marcello Guidi who have seen success on this World Cup circuit in the year 2024 Portugal did not have an entry in this race at the Olympics but will be led this weekend in home waters by the likes of 23-year-old Diogo Cardoso and 25-year-old Tiago Campos who represented the nation at the last two World Aquatics Championships This race will also feature Ukraine’s Igor Chervynskiy last competed in December 2021 at the Marathon Swim World Series in the United Arab Emirates Chervynskiy won Worlds silver in the 1500m freestyle all the way back in Barcelona 2003 Johnson won a surprising silver in Paris thanks to her front end speed and tenacity as she will be looking to back that medal up with a superb swim in Setubal Cunha finished fourth in Paris at age 32 ahead of the likes of Hungary’s Bettina Fabian and Italy’s Giulia Gabbrielleschi Those three were locked in a race in Paris this summer after losing contact with the pack early and will be looking to avoid that this weekend in Portugal Also in this race will be Germany’s Leonie Beck who is leading the standings through the first two races from the spring Beck was one of the pre–race favourites for Paris but could not perfect her race strategy in the Seine and wound up ninth in France she will still not be taken lightly as she leads Cunha and Fabian with 1400 total points to Cunha’s 1300 and Fabian’s 1150 Brazil’s Viviane Jungblut, who was 11th in Paris, is fourth with 1050, ahead of France’s Caroline Jouisse (900) Home nation Portugal will be represented by Mafalda Rosa, who was 19th at the World Aquatics Championships earlier this year in February at age 20 The race will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time with both men’s and women’s races occurring simultaneously. 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Catch every stroke and turn LIVE on YouTube. 🏊‍♂️💪 #OpenWater pic.twitter.com/ro4FJd9xQn Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email One of the two hotels planned for the Pinheirinho Comporta tourist project, in the parish of Melides, in the district of Setúbal, will have 70 rooms and 58 residences, announced the real estate developer VIC Properties In a statement, the promoter of this tourist project, valued at 1.7 billion euros, revealed that it had signed a hotel management contract with Six Senses, “the luxury hotel brand in the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio” The hotel, called Six Senses Comporta will be “the brand's first project in Portugal with 'branded residences' homes operated under the requirements of that same brand The hotel unit “will be one of the main anchors of the 400 hectares of Pinheirinho Comporta”, assured VIC Properties one of the two that the tourist project plans to include will have 70 rooms and 58 'branded residences' namely houses and apartments with two to five bedrooms co-founder and executive president (CEO) of VIC Properties assured that the real estate developer and Six Senses share “the same commitment to recovering and preserving the rich heritage” of the region where the tourism project will be ‘born’ Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs said the brand's approach to design "focuses on creating spaces that connect people with nature." of which 200 hectares are pine forests and non-urbanisable dunes 20 hectares are “gross construction area” above ground The development was acquired by VIC Properties in 2020 and the original project has been “redesigned” to “implement several measures focused on sustainability and responsible development” In addition to “two luxury hotels” and branded residences it includes villas and apartments and an 18-hole golf course designed by Portuguese architect Santana da Silva shops and services and “access to a beach club for guests and owners” are other features during the construction phase of the project “more than 2,000 direct jobs” will be created as well as “more than 1,000 permanent jobs” when it is completed We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal Already a member? 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Sign up Explore our Food Tours → visits to either of these would involve time-consuming trips one of the country’s best markets is located an hour south of the city Setúbal is probably not on your Portugal food radar The parishes that comprise the greater district of the same name are the source of some of the country’s most prized ingredients and food products This variety is on full display in the Mercado do Livramento Located just at the edge of the city’s historical center and housed in an imposing pink structure from 1930 as soon as you enter Mercado do Livramento you’re greeted with tile murals that tell the story of the area’s agricultural heritage you’ll find a hangar-like space consisting of neat marble rows that can accommodate as many as 350 fruit and there’s much on offer at Mercado do Livramento so we’ve put together a cheat sheet of the Setúbal area’s best products that can double as your shopping list at this amazing market Perhaps the Setúbal area’s most famous food item is the cheese known as queijo de Azeitão it is made from raw sheep’s milk from Setúbal Palmela or Sesimbra districts that has been coagulated with an infusion of cardoon flowers shaped into small wheels and cured for at least 20 days soft cheese that some serve with a spoon rather than slice with a knife Several vendors at Mercado do Livramento sell queijo de Azeitão as well as requeijão essentially the cheese before it’s been cured This and other producers including Bacalhôa and Horácio Simões also make sublime fortified wines using Moscatel Roxo a Muscat varietal that nearly went extinct and that is considered one of the most fragrant grape varietals in the world A variety of regular and fortified wines from Setúbal is available at the bottle shops in and around the Mercado do Livramento Setúbal is a port city with an important relationship with fishing one of Portugal’s biggest centers for canned seafood when the city’s first canned seafood factory opened the city was home to more than 400 factories the only house with a connection to Setúbal is Belmar You may find some cans from this brand at the dry goods vendors in the market Yet the city’s relationship with seafood can still be seen at Mercado do Livramento where nearly half of the market – as many as 70 vendors – is dedicated to seafood from piles of monkfish livers – the foie gras of Portuguese seafood – to the occasional swordfish the size of a compact car a fish that lives in brackish water and is known for its white Less delicate but even more associated with Setúbal is cuttlefish The rugby ball-sized cephalopods can be seen at the market If purchasing raw seafood isn’t an option on your trip a short walk from the market there’s dozens of restaurants that specialize in cuttlefish which in Setúbal is typically served in the form of choco frito braised with white beans in a tomatoey sauce Try Adega Leo do Petisco or Casa Santiago if you have time to sit down with a cuttlefish dish and an item available from more than one vendor at the market It takes the form of a thin sponge cake spread with egg cream and rolled Some vendors and cafes also sell torta de laranja sans egg cream and supplemented with orange juice crispy s-shaped cookies made from wheat flour you should seek out maçã riscadinha de Palmela a protected apple variety with a squat shape and irregular red stripes the Mercado do Livramento is home to vendors that sell a huge variety of apples and pears The Setúbal area is also known for its citrus which have been grown in the area since the 16th century and that make their way into a variety of local sweets loading map - please wait...Map could not be loaded - please enable Javascript!→ more information Portugal’s public prosecutor has called for Benfica to be suspended from all sports competitions for between six months and three years after the Primeira Liga club and former directors were charged with corruption and tax fraud ©2025 SBG Companies Limited or its affiliated companies U gebruikt helaas een verouderde internetbrowser. Voor een optimale ervaring met deze website is het aan te raden om over te stappen naar een modernere verie of installeer Google Chrome Frame The Monastery of Jesus in Setúbal, a gem of Europe’s heritage dating from the 15th century, has been fully rehabilitated and given new life as a museum, housing the city’s rich art collection. In a video message conveyed on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the Monastery of Jesus held on 10 October our Secretary General stated: “Europa Nostra and our partner the European Investment Bank Institute are delighted that the Monastery of Jesus ceased to be among Europe’s most endangered monuments and has become one of Europe’s heritage wonders.” Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović congratulated all those who have contributed – under the leadership of the Municipality of Setúbal and its Mayor Maria das Dores Meira – to the “renaissance” of this exceptional monument The Monastery of Jesus is one of the first examples of the Portuguese Late Gothic style which drew inspiration from architectural styles throughout the Portuguese Empire It has been listed as a National Monument since 1910 Recognised as a tangible witness of Europe’s shared history – having served as the setting for the ratification of the signature of the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494 between Spain and Portugal which paved the way for Europe’s expansion both to the Americas and to the Far East – it was conferred the European Heritage Label by the European Commission in 2011 During the opening ceremony of the Monastery of Jesus video messages of congratulations from the President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the King of Spain Felipe VI were also broadcast “After more than two decades of forced closure which is a central element of the culture and identity of Setúbal has been returned to our city and to the world,” affirmed the Mayor of Setúbal Galp and Northvolt have selected the port city of Setúbal as the location for their Aurora lithium conversion plant which aims to become a steppingstone for the development of an integrated lithium-battery value-chain in Europe which will be one of Europe’s largest and the most sustainable is set to have an initial annual production capacity between 28,000 and 35,000 tons of battery-grade lithium hydroxide – a critical material required by the lithium-ion battery manufacturing industry which is expected to grow significantly by 2030 The plant will use a proven conversion process leveraging recent process improvements and technologies to increase its sustainability and efficiency the JV is seeking to enable the use of green energy to power the conversion process thereby minimizing reliance on the conventional natural-gas powered approach The Municipality of Setúbal has invested in the qualification of this territory which is the result of a great desire to make more of Setúbal,” highlights the Mayor of Setúbal “We are very proud that this was the chosen municipality which rail and port accessibility and an equally attractive city “This is the type of project Portugal and Europe should develop for economic growth and to build a sustainable energy future,” said Galp CEO Andy Brown “Securing sustainably produced materials for the exponentially growing battery industry is a strategic priority for Europe We thank the Setúbal municipality for welcoming us and we look forward to our partnership creating jobs and economic value." “The establishment in Setúbal marks a key milestone for Europe on the road towards building up a full battery ecosystem on the continent as well as demonstrating a sustainable approach to the lithium conversion process,” said Paolo Cerruti The plant is expected to represent an investment close to €700 million and to create more than 200 qualified direct jobs and more than 3,000 indirect jobs in the region A final investment decision is yet to occur but the JV is envisaging a start of operations by the end of 2025 and start of commercial operations in 2026 Setúbal was picked from several possible locations because it fulfilled all the requirements set forth by Aurora the 50%-50% joint venture between Galp and Northvolt that will be leading the project going forward The site is also ideally placed to source reagents namely cement and pulp & paper industries but also close to Portugal’s current car manufacturing centre The plant will be able to deliver lithium hydroxide sufficient for 50 GWh of battery production per year (sufficient for more than 700,000 electric vehicles) Northvolt will secure an offtake for up to 50% of the plant’s capacity for use in its battery manufacturing The JV partners are unwavering on driving the highest standards of sustainability notably in the extraction and concentration of spodumene Northvolt is a European supplier of sustainable Founded in 2016 to enable the European transition to a decarbonized future the company has made swift progress on its mission to deliver the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery with a minimal CO2 footprint and has grown to more than 2,300 people from over 100 different nationalities Northvolt has to date secured more than $27 billion worth of contracts from key customers which include establishing recycling capabilities to enable 50 percent of all its raw material requirements to be sourced from recycled batteries by 2030 Galp is an energy company committed to the development of efficient and sustainable solutions in its operations and in the integrated offers to its customers that creates simple and competitive solutions for the energy or mobility needs of large industries as well as small and medium-sized businesses and individual consumers Northvolt AB ⌁ Alströmergatan 20 SE-112 47, Stockholm, Sweden+46761309427hi@northvolt.com keeping it “real” and eschewing the tweezer food that we can find plenty of right here in Utah Ted Scheffler my wife and I did something we hadn’t done since pre-pandemic days: we left the country We took a couple of weeks off to visit Portugal with a brief side jaunt to Spain for a day The food and drink in Portugal is excellent especially if you love fresh fish and seafood; there are mountains of it compared to European countries like France it’s relatively inexpensive to eat and drink in Portugal Whereas in Europe Faith and I usually seek out some meals in Michelin-starred fine dining restaurants on this trip we mostly avoided those spots We wanted to keep it “real” and eschew the tweezer food that we can find plenty of right here at home Maybe Portugal is in your future travel plans I invite you to enjoy our travels via these postcards from Portugal Our first dinner upon arriving in Lisbon (which the Portuguese call Lisboa) was at a spectacular seafood restaurant in Bairro do Avillez called Páteo which occupies the central patio of a unique culinary complex containing a number of restaurants It is named for superstar chef José Avillez One of chef Avillez’s favorite dishes at Páteo is one that is quite common in both Portugal and Spain a simple preparation of prawns with garlic and chili in a buttery wine sauce If there is one thing restaurants in Portugal do really well which are ubiquitous in that country – particularly along the coast Another stunning dish at Páteo was their chargrilled squid with black rice The squid was incredibly tender and we both loved the black rice that accompanied that sensational squid A stupendous starter at Páteo was ceviche-style sea bass marinated with lime and cilantro and garnished with avocado Lunch on the rooftop terrace at BAHR – Bairro Alto Hotel & Restaurant – affords guests beautiful panoramic views and top-notch fare to enjoy with those views Faith had an excellent seared ahi tuna salad and we shared a bottle of yummy Portuguese Rosé for lunch where we were introduced to beautifully functional stemware from Austria by glassmaker Gabriel Glas I opted for a mountainous serving of beef tartare accompanied by some of the best French fries I’ve ever eaten – very airy and unique BAHR also serves brunch and dinner and we highly recommend it if you’re ever in Lisbon ne of the most sought-after tables in Lisbon is at the wildly popular Cervejaria Ramiro the restaurant doesn’t even serve side dishes with the exception of packages of potato chips and bread boisterous place to dine and the first spot we visited where we discovered a common practice in Portugal: that of showing guests the live (or near live) seafood and fish that they are about to eat At Cervejaria Ramiro our server introduced us to the living langoustines (Norway lobster) we were about to enjoy We saw this in a number of restaurants during our vacation I brushed up on my Portuguese prior to visiting Portugal there’s no need to since most of the folks we met in Portugal spoke English – it’s an easy country to maneuver without speaking the native language Shellfish is the main attraction at Cervejaria Ramiro and I have never seen so many different types of prawns One thing I love about seafood in Portugal is how simply it’s prepared lobster and such are grilled over high heat and typically drizzled with olive oil One of the foods you see everywhere in Portugal is the ubiquitous pastel de nata (pasteis is plural) a very popular egg custard tart pastry that is a common breakfast item but can be eaten anytime You’ll find them everywhere from pastry shops to the equivalent of 7-11 stores A must-stop for tourists in Lisbon is the popular Time Out Market It is a sprawling food court where you can find Portuguese food from every corner of the country under one roof There are more than 40 food outlets at Time Out Market running the gamut from fresh seafood and sushi to butcher shops One lunch spot on my personal Lisbon hit list was a tiny family-run Goan restaurant called Tentações de Goa which turned out to be all but impossible to find in the narrow steep streets of Lisbon’s old neighborhood of Mouraria But once we found Tentações de Goa we were happy we did as we enjoyed authentic Goan-style pork vindaloo Service was so friendly from owner Maria and her staff Another insanely popular dining spot in Lisbon is Sea Me Peixaria Moderna (Modern Fish Market) which specializes in the freshest fish and seafood It is just one of the many thriving restaurants in the hip and bustling Chiado neighborhood The restaurant is essentially a seafood market with a vast array of seafood from Portugal’s coastline guests pick out the seafood they want just like at the seafood counter of your favorite seafood seller Then they are charged per kilogram for their “catch” and the seafood is prepared to order in the kitchen A Facebook foodie friend of mine turned us onto Sea Me and gushed over the sushi there In the rear of the restaurant there is a sushi bar to sit at We loved the Portuguese twist that sushi gets at Sea Me like the grilled sardine nigiri; sardines are a staple of the Portuguese diet If you show up at Sea Me without a reservation – something I don’t recommend – you might be able to squeeze into a seat at the bar one amazing thing about getting around in Lisbon is that Uber drivers are everywhere and most of our Uber trips to restaurants and other sites cost a mere $5 or less Even a 20-25 minute trip to the airport was only $7; taxis charge around $35 for an airport trip walking in Lisbon is a joy with so much to see and explore because you won’t want to be walking in your heels on all of the cobblestone and tile streets and sidewalks servers and managers in Portuguese seafood eateries tend to like to bring raw seafood to your table for inspection before it’s cooked Most of us are familiar with Port and Vinho Verde from Portugal But we discovered that there are an endless number of wine regions in the country and local wines are usually very good and very cheap We typically spent $3 to $5 for bottles of good wine in wine shops and around $11 to $18 for bottles in restaurants There wasn’t a single wine that we sipped in Portugal that we wouldn’t love to have again After a few days in Lisbon we were off to Setúbal a very inviting city less than an hour south of Lisbon but the Setubal vibe was very laid back and relaxing – much more low key than the bustling capital city and a much easier town to drive in One of the most widely served dishes on the Setúbal peninsula is called choco frito It is cuttlefish that is cut into strips (think cuttlefish fingers) The Setúbal area is known for producing a unique dessert wine called Moscatel the folks in Setúbal like to use Moscatel in sauces like the one for the bifana I ordered there Bifanas are Portuguese pork sandwiches where the pork is typically simmered in a white wine and garlic sauce served on rolls with mustard and piri-piri sauce in Setúbal at a charming restaurant on the town square called Moscatel Setúbal Experience you’re likely to be served your bifana with slightly sweet Moscatel sauce I was struck in Portugal – where a lot of seafood and meat is served – at how many great salads there were in restaurants Like the scrumptious salmon salad my wife enjoyed at the Moscatel Setúbal Experience restaurant Just across the main town square in Setúbal was our favorite wine shop where the owners turned us onto a bevy of Portuguese wines that we were unfamiliar with Portugal is a sensational spot for wine lovers I’m not quite sure why the word “experience” works its way into the names of businesses in Setúbal such as the aforementioned Moscatel Setúbal Experience restaurant centrally located just off on the main town square and loved it It was called RM Guest House – The Experience and much to the thrill of my wife the theme of our room was high heels We highly recommend this terrific hotel to anyone visiting Setúbal Setúbal was Portugal’s most important fishing port specializing in processing and exporting sardines The city still has an impressive fish market called Mercado do Livramento And all throughout Portugal – but especially in Setúbal – you’ll find markets selling a dizzying array of tinned fish and seafood: mussels One of our favorite restaurant experiences in Portugal was at Xtoria in Setúbal which is recommended by the prestigious Michelin Guide Xtoria is a nice diversion from the more traditional Portuguese cuisine we were enjoying with unique dishes like beef tartare brioche with wasabi ice cream Xtoria is a gorgeous restaurant in terms of ambiance and is run by a married couple – two of the most welcoming and generous people we met while in Portugal The entire staff was friendly and professional and I was especially impressed by our server’s knowledge of wine At Xtoria I opted for a less adventurous sirloin steak with potato hash brown My wife – a fish lover – enjoyed a beautiful lota fillet (aka burbot) with mashed potatoes Another excellent higher-end restaurant is A Vela Branca (the white candle) which is a beautiful restaurant located in Setúbal’s Arrábida Natural Park with stunning scenic views of Sado Bay from the patio terrace While dining or just enjoying a cocktail or wine on the terrace is wonderful dining in the restaurant at A Vela Branca is a joy The staff is super-friendly and helpful and the food and drink are outstanding At A Vela Branca we enjoyed a range of dishes such as steak tartare served with perfect French fries and fresh grilled sea bass with smashed potatoes But I think our favorite dish was the simplest: shrimp in a lovely moscatel sauce In next week’s Utah Bites I’ll share the second half of our trip with a visit to a sublime beach club and a stay in Algarve before heading back to Libson Culinary quote of the week: “There are two kinds of persons who cannot be trusted in this world: the ones who do not greet you with a firm handshake and the ones who do not eat prawn heads.” – Nelson Carvalheiro THIS CONTENT IS FROM UTAH BITES NEWSLETTER and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers Aker Restaurant & Lounge transforms Japanese cuisine with bold Latin influences, offering dishes like dry-aged nigiri and yakitori paired with inventive flavors in a strikingly elegant space. This January, Ogden becomes the center of German culture with the Sneddon Hof Germanfest. From breaded schnitzel and bratwurst to warm potato salad and spätzle, the menu offers a feast of traditional dishes. Guests can also enjoy lively performances from bands like Salzburger Echo and Chardon Polka Band, creating an energetic and festive atmosphere. Ready to dive into Utah’s most exciting culinary adventures? Learn the secrets of sushi rolling from a master chef, celebrate Bewilder Brewing’s 5th anniversary with exclusive brews, and experience the opulent charm of The Vintage Room at Deer Valley, featuring gourmet dining and stunning alpine vistas. Can non-alcoholic wines rival traditional ones? Tracy Aviary’s Wine Takes Flight offers a blind tasting experience, featuring sparkling, crisp white, and rich red wines paired with gourmet bites Portugal has always punched well above its weight largely as a result of its history as an important seafaring and trading nation that discovered how best to preserve wines during their long voyages Port and Madeira have for centuries been the stalwarts of civilised drinking the world over much overlooked Portuguese fortified wine that’s now coming out from the shadows and is on fighting form Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Setúbal Peninsula Wines the fortified wines of D.O from the Península de Setúbal jutting out into the Atlantic directly south of Lisbon which were on show at last week’s Big Fortified Tasting and featured in an eye-opening masterclass run by Sarah Ahmed So what kind of wines are Setúbal fortified These wonderful wines are exclusively made from either Moscatel de Setúbal (Muscat of Alexandria) or the local red Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal (likely a colour mutation of Muscat Blancs a Petits Grains) grapes They are made roughly in the same way as other fortified wines namely by adding spirit to fortify and halt fermentation then ageing usually in wood for a minimum of 18 months for Moscatel de Setúbal and 36+ months for Moscatel Roxo is the prolonged maceration (typically for three to seven months) after fermentation and fortification which gives tremendously aromatic flavourful wines that are very approachable when young becoming more complex and sophisticated as the years go by They are also generally very good value for money Sarah Ahmed masterclass on Setúbal Peninsula Wines Ahmed is one of our foremost specialists of Portuguese wines and chairs the judging panel for the Decanter World Wine Awards “Other Sweet Wines” category - ie not Port and Madeira “It means I regularly get to see (wine) flights every year and my panel and I always look forward to them with keen anticipation because they are such expressive and delicious There are two specific terroirs in the region: sandy plains in the east and south which bring richness and concentration to the wines; and the higher slopes The whole region has many hours of sunshine but its proximity to the coast and the Sado and Tejo rivers moderates the temperatures and prevents extremes of highs or lows giving a distinctive saline freshness to all the wines The wines are made in two styles - “Young” which have up to five years’ ageing in wood or stainless steel and are attractively fruity and floral and “Classic” which are generally aged in wood for at least five years and show more concentrated dried fruits and cigar boxes (remember them?) Superior (requiring an additional five years’ ageing at least) in which those are the ages of the youngest wines in the blend Moscatel de Setúbal is bucking the trend in sales of fortified wines with production almost doubled since 2000 to nearly 2m litres and with a healthy 4.3% growth in 2019-23 compared to the 1.4% slump in the global category overall this growth is mainly coming from the elusive ‘younger’ drinkers the wine industry largely blames for the worrying decline in global wine consumption who are embracing especially the younger wines It’s easy to see why: they are both accessible and affordable with fewer grapes and categories to understand than Port and Madeira and they not only are a bullseye match for the ubiquitous pasteis de nata but also work really well mixed into long drinks and snapped on Instagram "People love it when they can recognise a wine," Sarah Ahmed “It's the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc of fortified wines so it has inherent popular appeal - I find people love it when they can recognise a wine And connoisseurs love the history and tradition and the mind-blowing complexity of the older examples.” These days innovators are experimenting with new production methods, shifting the boundaries of what these exciting wines can achieve. Domingos Soares Franco at José Maria da Fonseca winemakers since 1834 and the oldest and one of the largest producers in the region has been fortifying some of his wines with both cognac and armagnac to enhance their fruit-forward nature and give incredible ageing potential Filipe Cardoso of Quinta do Piloto plays with different vessels - his latest project is ageing wine in barrels previously used for tequila rum and aquavit; he hopes to release these later this year Brazil is by far their largest export market; the UK is only eighth in the ranking but the Setúbal Peninsula Regional Wine Commission has set its sights on the UK as a key market for future growth hence its focus on these wines at the BFT this year Setúbal producers at this year's Big Fortified Tasting José Maria da Fonseca and Bacalhoa are perhaps the best known in the UK trade because they are close together and less remote than many smaller producers so are most likely to be visited on press or trade trips frustratingly few of their wines are available in the UK as is the case with the other producers on show many of which currently have no UK representation at all “Freshness and drinkability is at a premium these days so Moscatel de Setúbal or Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal - rose fortified These are very versatile wines that deserve our attention they’re great as pastry or pudding wines - especially with anything creamy and/or fruity; they’re also good with chocolate - but they’re also lovely chilled as an aperitif You can serve them long over ice with soda garnished with mint and/or a slice of lemon and/or orange I’m sure many of our mixologist brethren could find very good use of them in more complex cocktails as well The older iterations are more than capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with their more famous Port and Madeira cousins; they can be extraordinarily profound and are best sipped alone in quiet contemplation or discussed in hushed tones with like-minded friends Port and Madeira will always be the big boys of Portuguese fortified wines buoyed by longstanding distribution and healthy marketing budgets but Setúbal wines can be equally as fascinating and captivating and deserve to be on the radars of every discerning drinker right now Terrifically good value for this gateway Moscatel de Setúbal Casa Ermelinda Freitas was established in 1920 selling unbranded wine in bulk and was run by a succession of women of the family the great-great-granddaughter of the founder took the helm in 1997 and began bottling their 8 million bottles of Península de Setúbal wines under their own labels including a range of wonderful Moscatels de Setúbal This is fermented and macerated in stainless steel until the March following harvest Bursting with the characteristic orange blossom hazelnut and barley sugar notes of these wines when young approachable wine that would make a great chilled aperitif with or without the addition of ice and soda Their Moscatel Roxo 2010 is stupendously good Made in 225 litre American oak barrels with a six-month maceration followed by two years ageing this has a lovely woody grunt to its marmalade and spice notes that are lifted by a bright Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal 2021 Concrete Ãnforas pioneering importer of Portuguese wines for over 30 years the innovative winemaker and fourth generation at his family’s Quinta do Piloto in Palmela This is macerated in 10,000 litre sealed cylindrical concrete vessels rather than oak barrels so there is no micro-oxidation but the liquid constantly moves due to the convection currents within A very happy experiment - floral and fresh with a caramelised-orange sweetness it has 143g/l RS but is very light on its feet There are only 62 hectares of Moscatel Roxo This splendid example from the wine-selling branch of London’s brilliant Bar Douro is a steal; very pretty aromatics of rose petals lychees and orange zest with luscious dried fruits toffee and toasted nuts rounded off with a clean ‘Colecção Privada’ Moscatel de Setúbal Superior Cognac 1998 Domingos Soares Franco is the winemaker and vice-president of José Maria de Fonseca and the youngest of the sixth generation of this famous wine company experimenting with different spirits to fortify his wines followed by a three-month maceration then 24 years ageing in a variety of very old barrels Quinta do Piloto Moscatel de Setúbal Superior 10 Anõs Filipe Cardoso has a tiny corner of his winery where he ages some of his wines in the same old 100 litre chestnut barrels his grandfather used never completely emptying them but leaving around 6% of their contents much like the solera system in Jerez and completely unique in Setúbal rather add concentration and incredible complexity to this breathtaking wine Moscatel de Setúbal Superior 20 Anõs 2000 An age-indicated wine that is a blend of wines all from the 2000 vintage grown on limestone/clay slopes Aged in 220 litre - 300 litre French and American barrels previously used for wine and whiskey stacked in a greenhouse cellar where temperatures and humidity fluctuate wildly throughout the year its 300g/l RS beautifully balanced by 12g/l acidity with a gorgeous velvet texture and lingering length The style of this house is to fortify early to retain the freshness of the the wines which evolves into something quite incredible - caramelised walnuts molasses lifted by a wonderful savoury acidity A blend of the three best vintages of the 20th century released in 1999 to celebrate the millennium All the wonders of brilliant winemaking and assiduous ageing carried with the thrill of drinking liquid history it’ll set you back around €300 in Portugal should you be fortunate enough to find one for sale Freepik Vanessa Sousa 20 January 2025 9:00Luxury homes for sale can be found in nearly every corner of Portugal there are regions in the country that attract more interest than others The latest data from idealista/data reveals that Lisbon and Setúbal are the most sought-after districts by those searching for properties priced above 1 million euros This trend has been accompanied by a significant interest in purchasing luxurious homes While the demand growth has not been linear (tending to decrease towards the end of each year) the search for premium properties reached one of its highest levels in the past six years The demand for luxury homes has not been uniform across the country. Some people value proximity to the sea and access to healthcare, education, and transport services, as well as more job opportunities. Others seek to live in a villa, with a pool and garden, away from major urban centres, or even in the countryside. There is also a high demand for premium homes for sale on the island of São Miguel (Azores), in Leiria, and in Santarém, compared to other regions. These are quieter areas to live in, blending the reality of smaller towns with the tranquillity of nature. However, in these three districts, the supply of villas, apartments, or luxury estates for sale is much lower, with fewer than 500 properties available. The map below shows data from Q4 2024 for luxury homes priced above 1 million euros. The highest demand is indicated in dark green and the lowest in light green.  idealista/newsThe Porto district ranks in the middle of the table, attracting moderate interest from those searching for homes priced over 1 million euros. Here, demand may be dispersed among the more than 2,500 luxury properties for sale in the Invicta territory – especially as it is the third district with the most supply, after Lisbon and Faro. Among the regions with the lowest demand for luxury homes at the end of 2024 are Faro and the island of Madeira. The same data reveals that demand in both areas has been declining in recent years, after reaching peak levels in Madeira at the end of 2021 and in Faro at the beginning of 2023. Visits to these more expensive homes may also be spread across the nearly 7,000 properties available on the market (more than 5,700 in Faro and over 1,200 in Madeira). At the bottom of the table are the districts of Viana do Castelo and Portalegre, quieter places to live, whether near the sea or in the countryside. Here, the supply of luxury homes for sale is also small, with only 23 properties in Portalegre and 91 in Viana do Castelo at the end of last year. Portugal have recently received an official recognition for their excellent work in occupational safety Bureau Veritas has awarded them the ISO 45001:2018 certification which highlights their process to protect workers and visitors from accidents and occupational diseases ISO 45001 is an internationally recognized standard that sets out the requirements for an occupational health and safety management system.  The main purpose of this certification is to help organizations manage OHS risks and performance implement effective policies and objectives The certification follows the same high-level structure as other ISO management system standards such as ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) By implementing an occupational health and safety management system organizations can benefit from reduced absenteeism and staff turnover they can reduce the cost of insurance premiums create a health and safety culture in which the workforce takes a proactive role increase leadership commitment to improve OHS performance respond to legal and regulatory requirements The recognition of CEVA in Setúbal for their excellent work in occupational safety is a clear indication of our commitment to protecting the safety and physical and mental well-being of our workforce and it highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for employees and visitors this certification demonstrates our commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment which leads to numerous benefits including increased productivity and reduced costs.  Congratulations to the team in Setúbal for this well-deserved recognition and for setting an excellent example of best practice in occupational safety High tides in the Sado River have caused minor flooding in the downtown area of ​​Setúbal and in the parish of Faralhão over the last three days but “there is no news of significant damage” said the coordinator of the Municipal Civil Protection we have seen small sheets of water forming in Praça do Bocage there has been flooding of the river banks in several areas and flooding on the Mitrena road and the Santo Ovídeo road occur in the months of April and May and September and October the Civil Protection has temporarily closed the Santo Ovídeo road on the stretch between Faralhão and the Mourisca Tide Mill and is expected to reopen at the end of the afternoon today A Câmara Municipal de Setúbal decidiu encerrar um troço da Estrada de Santo Ovídeo, localizado entre o Faralhão e o Moinho de Maré de Mourisca, devido a inundação estuarina causada pela maré alta. (https://t.co/n6jI9OhDAz) pic.twitter.com/lRRC0mVPMc The coordinator of the Municipal Civil Protection also recalled that the city of Setúbal has resolved the problem of flooding upstream which collects water from the Palmela mountains but that there is still no solution for the flooding caused by spring tides When questioned by the Portuguese news agency in order to prevent water from entering the low-lying areas of the city due to high tides it would be necessary to install “tidal valves” in the rainwater network that he does not know the amount of investment required or whether it is feasible The coordinator of the Municipal Civil Protection of Setúbal recalled that the city’s biggest problem is when it rains heavily during high tides words: With tourism now representing well over 15 percent of Portugal’s GDP and enotourism and tourist wine consumption contributing a healthy slice of that the sector is finally roaring back to life in post-pandemic Portugal and continuing to grow at a feverish pace the current darling of European capitals and epicenter of Portugal’s tourism surge there’s so much for visitors to adore within its sun-splashed embrace and the stunning views south across the Tejo Estuary are dreamy all by themselves most folks — industry pros included — often don’t realize that they’re literally staring out at one of Portugal’s cherished local wine destinations: Setúbal Most of the explosive growth in enotourism has understandably been claimed by the marquee regions: Douro/Porto requiring only a cheap rental car and a short 30–45 minute drive across the bridge overlooked Setúbal’s countless charms are within easy reach for those Lisbon visitors in the know It’s a quick hop over the bridge into the heart of the Setúbal Peninsula and a high priority on this low-maintenance road trip has to be the sweet and sassy tipple of the region: Moscatel de Setúbal This locally celebrated member of the Portuguese fortified trifecta — port and Madeira being the others — is chronically and tragically ignored outside the country. Lewis Kopman, of N.Y.-based importer Grossberg/Kopman Selections is one of the most underrated dessert wine regions in the world,” he says “The wines combine the saline minerality and savory nuances of Madeira yet with a core of fruit that is more akin to port.” On the other hand international anonymity keeps this treasure remarkably affordable compared to its famous siblings Most examples are based on ancient Mediterranean workhorse Muscat of Alexandria — known here as Moscatel Graúdo — and come in a variety of age statements Younger versions exude tropical and floral notes with an underlying salty whisper Editions that see extended barrel aging (frequently 20 years or more) offer up darker toffee and savory spice tones in addition to the sweet which Kopman calls “one of the world’s true vinous treasures,” is produced from a darker-hued mutation of Moscatel Galego (Muscat à Petits Grains) This elusive beauty packs in more intensity and structure than Graúdo offering up a special treat for those informed enough to hunt down a bottle The region’s sweet nectar is the obvious star but the supporting cast of table wines occupying this sand-and-limestone paradise is also well worth the trip The dry-focused Palmela DOC is tucked within the greater Península de Setúbal regional designation and both equally offer serious bottlings as well as easy charmers it’s the climate tightrope Setúbal walks — between the cool misty ocean to the west and the hotter Alentejo interior — that is critical to the balance “Feel this breeze?” says José da Mota Capitão at his revered Herdade do Portocarro like so many other winemakers of the region appreciates just how fortunate he is to produce in this unique slice of Portugal The native Castelão variety — found in gnarled old vineyards and frequently referred to here by its local Setúbal nickname “Periquita” — is Portugal’s answer to the heritage-vine Petite Sirah plantings of California older vintages aren’t hard to come by and are easy on the bank account While Castelão is the red icon of the region, other indigenous varietal bottlings and old-vine blends prove more than worthy. Additionally, foreign guests — especially Bordeaux stalwarts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot — can shine here the aforementioned Moscatel is also produced in dry renditions The aromatically flamboyant variety boasts rounded texture and perky acidity — just the right combination for a balanced A range of other native white grapes and international guest varieties feature across the region and the local winemakers masterfully employ them in a spectrum of refreshing and flavor-packed blends A tiny but mighty operation producing breathtaking dry table wines with both native and international varieties Cult quality and a local cult following — but without the cult price this old-school producer is best known for its marvelously complex sweet Moscatel bottlings A major force in Portugal’s wine industry since the 19th century JMF offers a diverse range of labels across the price and style spectrums Well worth a visit for a taste and tour through the historic property Produces characterful expressions of both sweet and dry styles. In addition to a memorable visit and tasting, bookings can be made to stay in the quinta guest quarters In operation for over a century with multiple projects across Portugal this producer’s flagship property offers tastings paired with lavish historic surroundings and fine art All that “tasting” can really work up an appetite Setúbal specializes in some of the best local fish and cheese in the country The city of Setúbal itself is a winning bet with dozens of superb mom-and-pop joints cooking up the daily catch within easy walking distance of one another along the Avenida Luísa Todi and its narrow side streets Incredibly fresh and simple over a charcoal grill is the name of the game here also makes a frequent appearance on local tables During the summer it’s sardine season; splashed with olive oil and charcoal grilled whole to crispy-skinned perfection Wash it all down with some chilled Setúbal or Palmela branco this local DOP sheep cheese is produced with thistle instead of animal rennet It’s a heartbreaker pairing with any of the regional wines Smear it on bread with a dollop of ubiquitous Portuguese quince marmalade and beaches are all immediately accessible Conveniently, a long row of warm, sandy praias stretches down Costa da Caparica on the peninsula’s western edge this string of pearls has options galore for any speed or preference Nothing ties the bow on an excursion quite like wine on a beach The earthquake recorded today with its epicentre in Seixal, district of Setúbal, was felt with maximum intensity in Sintra (Lisbon) and Almada (Setúbal) and with less intensity in some municipalities in the Central region and the Algarve, revealed the IPMA According to the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) the earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale recorded today at 1:24 pm with its epicentre approximately 14 kilometres southwest of Seixal has not caused any personal or material damage and was felt with maximum intensity V (modified Mercalli scale) in the municipalities of Sintra (Lisbon) and Almada (Setúbal)” “It was still felt with less intensity in the municipalities of Odemira (Beja) Although this earthquake was felt in some municipalities from the Central region to the Algarve the maximum intensity observed was V (modified Mercalli scale)” The Seixal Municipal Council (CMS) reported today that some schools and local health centres were evacuated on the initiative of their respective security delegates with no record of personal or material damage the city hall highlighted that the majority of the population "adopted self-protection procedures" due to the earthquake felt with an intensity of 4.7 on the Richter scale which occurred at a depth of seven kilometers southwest of the municipality of Seixal about four kilometers from the Atlantic coast The CMS also reported that there are eight meeting points in the municipality identified in the Municipal Emergency and Civil Defense Plan as places for the population to gather and meet again in case they need to move to an open area with reduced risk These meeting points are located in the Quinta da Marialva Urban Park (for those in Corroios) in the Galeguinhas Park and/or in the Fanqueiro Park (both in Amora) in the Largo da Junta de Freguesia da Aldeia de Paio Pires and in the Coreto children's playground (Fernão Ferro) The front doors look ordinary and nondescript – like any others in downtown Setúbal Yet behind them is something extraordinary: mountains of fruit Although Célia has always had a sweet tooth she never could have guessed that one day she would own such a storied ice cream shop Célia worked for years as a beautician and her husband in the aftermath of the economic recession she and her husband both found themselves unemployed Having completed a cooking and pastry course Célia decided to venture into unknown territory – she and her husband bought Valenciana an ice cream shop that has brought joy and refreshing flavors to Setúbal for over 80 years Valenciana is certainly one of Portugal’s oldest ice cream shops, coming second only to A Veneziana; the latter an iconic spot in Lisbon’s Restauradores Square such as banana splits and sundaes topped with fruit and whipped cream a round sponge cake with candid fruit and ricotta cheese it was a Spaniard who spread the gospel of ice cream outside of Lisbon who moved from Valencia to Portugal to escape the Spanish Civil War another coastal city bustling with trade and business Located in the pedestrianized area of Largo da Misericórdia Valenciana is a small shop bedecked in yellow and white stripes there’s room for some tables both inside and out the interior is teeming with historic touches such as old black-and-white photos of the Verdú family and an old sign that reads “Sorvetaria Valenciana – sorvetes e carapinhadas” (sorbets and icy drinks) I want the strawberry and chocolate in a large bowl!” The joy inspired by ice cream is universal where all the spotless stainless steel machinery shines Busy cleaning the 40-year-old ice-cream machine of the remnants of the last batch of strawberry The process begins in the other room; here Célia mixes vanilla essence with the other ingredients: milk sugar and dextrose (a sweetener that also stabilizes the texture) “The secret to good ice cream is the ingredients I only use full milk from the Azores islands I only use full milk from the Azores Islands At the entrance we see the empty strawberry boxes from a local producer in Palmela “I try to get most of the fruit locally,” she says the focus is on seasonality – “Now it’s the peach season,” she adds Valenciana remained in the Verdú family until 2015 she still has the wooden spoon that Jaime used to stir the ice cream but she regrets that the original mixer seen in the photos had already been replaced by the time she and her husband bought the place “He would stir [the ice cream] with that big spoon in a giant metallic round bowl,” she explains which sat in a bath of ice water and salt to keep the cold temperature Célia taught herself how to make ice cream although she drew on the cooking and pastry course she had previously taken she spent two days learning how to work the machines “Because I love this so much I think it was easier and faster to learn,” she says strawberry and vanilla are the best-selling flavors many of which are near and dear to Portuguese hearts: rice pudding cookie cake (bolo de bolacha in Portuguese made with a gooey and soft sheep’s cheese from the nearby village of Azeitão “It wasn’t easy to make [the Azeitão cheese ice cream] work but I managed it,” she says with pride while handing us a spoonful but Célia wouldn’t give us any hints as to what they might be At the moment they are busy with their new project cocktails (some ice-cream based) and light meals Valenciana is a booming family business again – not only do Célia and her husband work at the shop the Setúbal Peninsula is participating as a region we are exhibiting with 13 different wineries - a very diverse showcase of what our Protected Denomination of Origin “Setúbal” produces Setúbal has a wide range of producers from small to large who are now looking to grow their exports Respected wine writer and Portuguese wine expert will host a dedicated masterclass showing eight different Moscatels from our region Why have you decided to work with the Big Fortified Tasting on this Portugal is lucky enough to be in a unique place when it comes to fortified wines: we have four distinct styles of which Moscatel de Setúbal is one of them It was an obvious choice for us to renew our experience with the Big Fortified Tasting We had a very good tasting last year and expect another great one in 2024 showcasing one of the most still-to-be-discovered fortified wine What types of producer are taking part in terms of size and the wines they make The Setúbal Peninsula region is quite peculiar when it comes to the size of its producers: there are five main big producers In the last few years we have seen more smaller to medium sized producers starting to export which has allowed the region to show more of its diversity and promote the richness of our wines you will find productions ranging from 10,000 to 350,000 bottles of Moscatel de Setúbal Not all the producers from the region produce Moscatel de Setúbal is quite limited when you look at the total size of the region The ones exhibiting at the BFT are all within the P.D.O For those that don’t know Moscatel wines from Setúbal what makes them stand out and what there point of difference Our Moscatels are mainly made of the Muscat of Alexandria grape (Moscatel de Setúbal DO) which brings so much acidity and freshness to our wines the grapes themselves and the Atlantic influence The final wines are also determined by the blending skills of our winemakers who use different barrels and times of ageing that all influence what can be excepetional final results You say Sarah Ahmed is hosting a masterclass - can you tell us more about it will be sharing her insights on Setúbal's fortified wines at a masterclass during the BFT tasting aka The Wine Detective and Portuguese wine expert came to our region for a week to see for herself the complexity and opportunities across this diverse extended region that stretches from the south of Lisbon right down to the Alentejo coast She will be able to share some of those experiences as part of her masterclass at the BFT event where she will be presenting eight Moscatels de Setúbal in a masterclass entitled: ’Terroir She will be showing some exceptional wines exploring the impact of sand vs clay and limestone soils on the flavour profile how skin maceration and ageing times can influence the wines. It promises to be a very comprehensive exploration of current winemaking scene in Moscatel de Setúbal You are now using different formats to age the Moscatels - what is being used and what do the different formats bring to the wine Sarah will really explore this in her masterclass where she will examine the differences and influences the different formats have be it ageing in stainless steel She will also examine what happens when fortifying with armagnac or cognac as some of our producers are now experimenting with these different styles Old barrels have long been the preferred ageing format for Setúbal winemakers but some are also now using stainless steel tank and amphora and concrete The traditional and still most common way to age Moscatel de Setúbal is using barrels There’s a minimum legal time of ageing for Moscatel de Setúbal (18 months) and for Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal (36 months) But of course some producers decide to age longer their wines or to use specific barrels What are the biggest export markets for your wines and is that changing and why` The biggest market for Portuguese wines in general is and it is the same for Moscatel de Setúbal It has been this way for the last five years and it is certainly due to the strong shared history and cultural bonds between both countries or at least to keep steady in the next few years How important is the UK market and how are its sales doing What else are you doing in the UK to promote the wines and the region The UK is also a growing market for our region even if results are more irregular year-on-year Nevertheless it is one of the three export markets where we have been investing for the last three years alongside Brazil and Angola when it comes to all the wines from the region For now it is the eighth destination for our Moscatel de Setúbal so the market is moving quite low quantities Which is why we are so keen to promote our fortified wines at the BFT event A big part of our work in the UK has been bringing trade people out to the region as we believe this is so key to understanding our specific and unique fortified wines Now buyers and the trade have the chance to experience Moscatel de Setúbal wines at the BFT tasting Sarah Ahmed masterclass 'Terroir, Time & Innovation’ is between 1pm-2pm. To know more about Moscatel de Setúbal, visit: https://vinhosdapeninsuladesetubal.org/en/ With the start of the bathing season on June 1st the buses to the Arrábida beaches returned with a new feature: a free minibus between the beaches of Creiro which in Setúbal means the return of the program Arrábida Without Cars traffic restrictions are back in place on the beaches of Albarquel A measure that aims to optimize the limited parking that exists in the bathing areas and thus guarantee emergency access and which is also presented as an environmental initiative and promotion of public transport people are invited to leave their car in the parking lot of the Alegro shopping center or the Secil-Outão Factory and take one of the many Carris Metropolitana buses to the beach Frequencies vary between 10 and 30 minutes and the less traffic there is (in other words the more people who decide not to take their cars to Arrábida) the more reliable the public transport will be The yellow buses also pass through Setúbal city center as well as outside the train station (particularly line 4474) and the Várzea bus terminal with one new feature: this time there's a free line connecting three beaches: Creiro A line 4477 is a response to the existing conditions on the coastal road - Rua Círio da Arrábida - which has been closed since February 2023 between the beaches of Creiro and Figueirinha due to the danger of a block of rock falling (we'll talk about this later) not only does line 4470 end (which passes the Setúbal ITS/train station and Azeitão) as there is the the last parking lot before the main section restricted to traffic under the Arrábida Without Cars - between the beaches of Creiro and Galapos allows you to get to the beaches of Creiro Galapinhos and Galapos in just a few minutes The service operates at weekends and on public holidays during the month of June and every day from June 1st with 30-minute frequencies between 8.30am and 8pm this free shuttle is "a fundamental step towards ensuring sustainable mobility and the preservation of the municipality's natural areas"and go "to meet the municipal strategies for decarbonization and promotion of sustainable tourism Galapinhos and Creiro continue to be accessible to all" Line 4477 will be free of charge under an agreement between Setúbal City Council and Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa (TML) which is responsible for operating Carris Metropolitana The municipality will pay TML to run the service free of charge and TML will compensate the operator Alsa Todi The best way to get to the Arrábida beaches is by taking line 4474 which connects directly to Setúbal's main transport hubs and to the Alegro shopping center The 4474 takes you directly to Praia da Figueirinha beach you can walk to Praia dos Galapos along the coastal road which is still closed due to the danger of a large block of rock collapsing (pedestrian - or cycling - traffic on the closed section is not recommended and there are signs prohibiting it which will give you a lift to Praia do Creio You can also make this journey on foot or by bicycle 15 minutes by bike; between Figueirinha and Galapos Another way to get to the beaches is use the 4470which takes you directly to Praia do Creio You can catch this line in Setúbal (for example where you have direct connections to Lisbon (Sete Rios 4471 and 4476 run only on weekends and public holidays in June August and the beginning of September (when the school term resumes in September the lines return to being exclusive to weekends and public holidays) Line 4474 runs every day between June and September All timetables and routes can be viewed here. More information about Arrábida Without Cars can be found on the Metropolitan Railway and the Setúbal City Council the road that runs along the Arrábida coast between Figueirinha and Creiro beaches due to the risk of a fractured rock block falling on the slope of Serra da Arrábida - a situation that has been going on since February 2023 The block of rock at risk weighs around a thousand tons and is located on land owned by the Secil company The cut also forced a temporary review of the public transport offer there which used to run between Setúbal and the beaches of Figueirinha and Creiro all year round has now been shortened to Praia da Figueirinha; line 4476 which used to run along several beaches between Figueirinha and Creio said he was going to ask Luís Montenegro's new government for a meeting in order to come up with a solution.after encountering silence and inertia on the part of António Costa's Executive "We will continue to insist that the government takes on the responsibilities it has already acknowledged and on the first day that the new government is in office I will take the initiative to immediately request another meeting with whoever is responsible for this area in order to move forward with the necessary solutions" he said that the decision to close the road was taken "following a meeting of the Municipal Civil Protection Commission and given the evidence of the images that were presented" the risk of the rock falling "The risk of the block collapsing is well documented by technical analyses that we cannot ignore It is clearly dangerous to drive on that road under the current circumstances"he said at the time The Mayor of Setúbal said that the contact with the previous Ministry of the Environment in July 2023 had resulted in a commitment to solve the problem with funding from the Environmental Fund and the launch of a public tender so that a technical study could be carried out to support the concrete resolution of the problem "From the joint meeting held in June last year" with the Secretariats of State for the Environment and Nature Conservation "The decision was taken to carry out a technical study to define the conditions for intervention to resolve this serious problem"he said At the same meeting it was decided "that it was necessary to contact specialist companies in order to help define the specifications and the base value for the launch of the public tender for the preparation of this study"and the Chamber has sent to the government offices "the result of companies' contributions" in October 2023 there was no response from the secretariats of state of the previous executive in order to move forward with this technical study and resolve a situation that is localized "on private property located in a natural park where the City Council has no powers to intervene" The issue will now be in the hands of the new Minister for the Environment and the Secretary of State for the Environment MB Way: 933 140 217 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out of Europe,” said Col commander of the 598th Transportation Brigade “We were able to effectively connect the furthest point in eastern Estonia to the furthest west port in Portugal and connect all the transportation nodes from here to there.” including light medium tactical vehicles and heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks arrived in Poland months earlier before it was moved on to Estonia troops deployed to Estonia used the equipment in Operation Atlantic Resolve the allied mission that began following Russia’s 2014 aggression against Ukraine The brigade and the Germany-based 21st Theater Sustainment Command conducted the operation along with the Portuguese military and port authority is the latest European port to cooperate with the U.S military since Atlantic Resolve began in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea and began backing armed separatists in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine when the Army and Danish troops offloaded hundreds of pieces of equipment during a first-of-its 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Read our policy By 2019-09-18T10:10:00+01:00 Volkswagen Autoeuropa has reintroduced a rail connection to the port of Setúbal The daily service will transport 250 finished vehicles resulting in a decrease in carbon emissions of 400 tonnes annually carbon emissions will fall by 80% overall when compared to a parallel road service while also cutting 32 HGV loads per day between the Palmela production plant and the port of Setúbal Volkswagen Autoeuropa’s Logistics Director notes that rail transport is not only better for the environment but will be “more financially competitive” in the medium term 250 cars are expected to be transported daily until December this year The company then plans to use two daily trains  increasing the figure to 500 vehicles 68% of Palmela’s output will be moved from the plant by rail leaving road haulage to account for just 32% the vast majority of which were dispatched from the port of Setúbal The $22.8 billion purchase by BlackRock-TIL of Hutchinson Ports terminals outside China could make MSC the world’s biggest container terminal operator The European automotive industry is under pressure International geopolitical disputes and tariffs continue to impact trade Port Freeport is expanding to support OEMs Site powered by Webvision Cloud Winter 1963. A fragile, elegant-looking but prematurely aged woman drives through the green heart of the Arrábida Natural Park, about 30 miles south of Lisbon. At only 34 years old, she has crossed the Atlantic Ocean fleeing an unimaginable tragedy: the murder of her husband. Jacqueline Kennedy is seeking refuge a hiding place away from the press and the weight of the history that has made her the 20th century’s most famous widow It has been 60 years since that desperate escape and we crossed the same hills through which the widow traveled to her Portuguese retreat In the distance you can see the Palácio de Comenda 26-room residence so that Jackie could find a place of reflection and prayer which is what the word “arrábida” means in its original Arabic three centuries-old strategic fortifications for the defense of Portugal On the days in which her mood was most reflective she would walk to the immaculate white village that stands out against the steep verdant hillside: the Monastery of Our Lady of Arrábida the Arrábida mountain range is still a privileged refuge in the middle of nature international and even local travelers have barely heard of it Salvador Holstein is a descendant of Bernardo Sousa and María Luisa Holstein Holstein explains that competition from the nearby city of Comporta has eclipsed interest in this other area despite its proximity to the Portuguese capital It will be he who will take us into these 10,000 hectares nestled between the Sado River and the Atlantic in a perfect triangle bounded by the municipalities of Setúbal as his family did with Jackie Kennedy six decades ago the path between cliffs through Portinho da Arrábida is home to some of the most diverse Mediterranean flora and fauna in the country bathers can swim with a community of around thirty bottlenose dolphins it’s easy to understand why this last stretch of Portugal’s pristine coastline has sparked Sandra Ortega’s real estate ambitions Inditex mogul Amancio Ortega’s first-born daughter wants to build a luxury hotel complex with more than 500 beds here the environmental platform Dunas Livres has managed to stop the project which would multiply the number of tourists on the spit of land next to the mouth of the Sado River the Arrábida remains a relatively unknown spot and this paradise of nature and sandy beaches stretches 25 miles from Tróia to Melides For the modest price of a ride on by a small boat you can enjoy beaches like Galapinhos almost alone This sandy beach was chosen as the most beautiful in Europe beating 280 other European beaches in a vote in which more than 130 countries participated As we descend through the Portinho da Arrábida Salvador Holstein’s car takes us to the part of town next the sea where the best restaurants in the area are located which serves fresh fish with views of the sea whose menu allows you to savor the best of local cuisine along with the wines from the region that have been covered in vineyards for centuries Local vineyards that produce high quality wines include José Maria da Fonseca the oldest table winery in the country (1834) usually found in beauty spots and often converted from castles or monasteries) It is one of the few distractions in the town in addition to the Harvest Festival or the medieval Saints Festival Returning to the national park we arrive at Casa Palmela whose almost 175 acres have been in his family for two centuries It is one of the few private properties within the national park where construction has been prohibited since 1975 classified as an Asset of Municipal Interest surrounded by forest and vineyards of syrah and muscat grapes Casa Palmela served as a summer residence for the São Francisco Xavier Jesuit College of Setúbal and today preserves part of the four-century-old stone floor the Jesuits’ refectory is a restaurant with a terrace the views from the hotel encourage you to take a walk through the mountains on a route that crosses paths and vineyards From here it is easy to organize boat trips or excursions to the cheese factories in nearby towns or the Mercado do Livramento de Setúbal Early risers looking for fresh fish and travelers who want to get up close and personal with this fishing and agricultural market descend on this 19th-century institution which USA Today recognized in 2015 as one of the best in the world Once they have taken the obligatory photograph next to the large mural of 5,700 tiles that tells the life of fishermen and farmers Local life continues in this sleepy Portuguese paradise far from the mass tourism of better known resorts Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get more English-language news coverage from EL PAÍS USA Edition ¿Quieres añadir otro usuario a tu suscripción ¿Por qué estás viendo esto? cambia tu suscripción a la modalidad Premium Cada uno accederá con su propia cuenta de email lo que os permitirá personalizar vuestra experiencia en EL PAÍS ¿Tienes una suscripción de empresa? 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Cardinal-designate Monsignor Américo Manuel Alves Aguiar currently serving as an auxiliary bishop of Lisbon has been appointed by the Pope as the new Bishop of Setúbal and initially served in the Diocese of Porto.  President of the Board of Directors of Rádio Renascença and Director of the National Secretariat for Social Communication as the titular Bishop of Dagno and appointed as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Patriarchate of Lisbon.  He was consecrated on March 31 of the same year by Cardinal Manuel José Macário do Nascimento Clemente he played a significant role in organizing the World Youth Day held in the Portuguese capital last August.  the Pope will elevate him to the rank of Cardinal May 27th, 2023 Europe, International, News, Open Water, Previews & Recaps the women’s 10km showdown at third stop of the Open Water Swimming World Cup came down to the final sprint on Saturday in Setubal Beck came from behind to take the lead through the 6,000-meter mark The win vaulted the 29-year-old Jouisse to third place in this year’s standings with 1300 points. Olympic champion Ana Marcela Cunha didn’t compete for the second stop in a row after returning from shoulder surgery at the first race of the series in Soma Bay the Italians put their depth on display by taking the top two spots on the podium even without their two best swimmers competing (Gregorio Paltrinieri and Domenico Acerenza) The Open Water World Cup will take a pause in preparation for the World Championships before returning in August at the Seine River in Paris Photo caption looks like the mens winner unless Caroline Jouisse has an inordinate amount of facial hair More from Riley OverendSee All The Arrábida Club recently launched on Saturday The event brought together entrepreneurs from Setúbal and surrounding areas such as Sesimbra The aim was to create a platform for networking and collaboration between locals and internationals We're excited to announce a partnership with Sitio for hosting events and providing discounts on workspaces for our members for both locals and expats to increase social connection our social events will extend beyond Sitio Setúbal to include the entirety of the Setúbal region This ensures that club members from across the region feel included and connected fostering a sense of regional cohesion within the club The Arrábida Club seeks to facilitate connections and foster understanding between local business owners and expats living in the area The Arrábida Club continues to foster connections among entrepreneurs from various municipalities through our events The enthusiastic responses we've received are incredibly promising affirming the value of our networking initiatives in fostering collaboration and growth within our community and region We believe that the Setúbal region is undergoing a fantastic rejuvenation with new business ideas emerging throughout the area We are grateful to play a part in facilitating entrepreneurs in their endeavours and actively contribute on local entrepreneurial community growth For more information, please email contact@arrabidaclub.com or alternatively, please visit www.arrabidaclub.com or https://www.instagram.com/arrabidaclub/ A very important Initiative for local and other people Brazilian artist Paul Setúbal embarks on a fearless exploration of the body crafting a platform for dialogues steeped in conflict and contention scrutinizes the body both as a tangible entity navigating the complex dynamics of power relations Setúbal’s practice transcends mere exploration becoming a multifaceted journey through the complexities of the body in contemporary society Utilizing diverse mediums – including sculpture and performance – he breathes vitality and urgency into his vision and I’m faced with a complex situation when some experience requires hard work to elaborate With an eye for detail and an in-depth fascination with the human form Setúbal plunges into the intricate problems and symbologies of the body offering an unfiltered lens through which to view the challenges of control and power relationships confronting our contemporary existence Although his work is entrenched in the socio-political landscapes of Brazil reflecting and amplifying the harsh social inequalities and persistent political strife of his homeland his works intertwine with broader socio-political discourse inviting viewers to navigate the complex dynamics of conflict Powerfully executed in works such as “Bronze,” a Black Police baton globally recognized as an object used to exercise force and obedience Setúbal’s rendition bears the hallmarks of violence its frame bent and engraved with the teeth marks of its victims It stands as a potent reminder of the power this object has over the body in a regime-controlled world Setúbal’s work goes beyond mere representation; it is a proactive commentary on the politics of the body and the complex relationships of power that shape it Setúbal invites us to question how our bodies are controlled and regulated and to consider how the tricky ties of power are exerted over us he offers a nuanced and thought-provoking perspective on these pressing issues and São Paulo and holds a PhD in Art and Visual Culture from the Federal University of Goiás has exhibited in various institutions within Brazil and internationally as part of the Marina Abramović Institute’s (MAI) takeover of Southbank Setúbal will perform “Because the knees bend.” In anticipation uncovering the layers and depths of his compelling work Paul Setúbal: Thank you for the invitation It’s always good to talk about the work process I currently live and work between Brazil and Spain and this transit condition has always been present in my work and life Every artwork I do is part of an experience that somehow impacted me or it literally moved my body And this way of producing goes back to my background in the State of Goiás – a rural and working-class context of incessant territorial struggles and all the issues that the idea of modernization and the exploration “in the name of progress” can bring to a country a young federal capital built-in “deep Brazil” near the city in which I was born I lived in a context that reflects the political issues of a country deeply marked by the wounds of its colonial past I lived between Brasília and Goiás for most of my life and then lived for some time in Rio de Janeiro but now I am currently between São Paulo and Málaga in this diversity of social experiences and their dichotomies my work emerges as a dialogue between body my work is increasingly dedicated to dealing with how local questions are also global questions in a more connected and interactive world configuration the path of art has always been a place where I could work with a diverse range of questions always respecting their complexity and ambiguity – just as life does not carry absolute answers Paul Setúbal: All my work starts in the body And it’s the development of the work that tells me which media I’m going to work with I often produce different works in different media with the same title because they start from the same experience as a means or the presence of the body’s action in the work: the intensity of the brushstroke the mark of the body engraved in the bronze sculptures the body tested to its limits in a performance is both an extremely fragile unit and one with an incredible capacity to withstand all kinds of pressure from society When I say that my work begins first in the body I mean that the body acts as a great sensory receiver through which it collects an infinite amount of information but that the elaboration of this information requires work Something that interests me in many of my works is to take back somewhat raw information from some situation that generated the work and that carries a lot of complexity I want to bring back some trace of that first sensation always remembering that transforming is not the same as solving or finalizing something but rather that a work of art is a process that shows the transformation of things whether to broaden their field of discourse or to broaden their field of sensitivity it is often capable of providing a transformative experience Paul Setúbal: Each work will require a different medium because the media have their own particularities history and provoke different sensations – in the same way that the construction of a work is also a kind of reconstruction of some experience that the body has gone through The materials themselves contain many sensory layers that I explore in my work always attentive to the type of experience that each material can provide the various media become fundamental in the creative process as a possibility of subverting or amplifying the sensation in the body of those who encounter the work I construct a series of operations that are only possible in the field of art where the body becomes stronger than metal or where the body is capable of imposing a force that can bend steel or even where the body is capable of transforming energies such as violence into an experience of resistance it is always based on a personal experience I am aware that the viewers may share some part of my experience either through contact with the work or because they have been through something similar knowing that human beings share similar life problems and calm necessary for the process of creation that makes the work to reveal itself as a transformation That’s why one of the most important elements in my production is the ambiguity evoked by the work I also maintain many dilemmas and unanswered questions that are intricate to the themes of the works And it is in the difficulty and fragility as a human that my work resides because I am the one who first went through some adverse situation before producing the work The transformation in my work is not romantic or messianic but a transformation according to a human condition enduring and facing difficulties is in itself a movement of transformation Paul Setúbal: I believe in the transformation of energies whether in popular understanding or for psychoanalysis a traumatic event has been the driving force behind some of my work The spectacularization of trauma doesn’t interest me either but rather the possibility of transformation that the body possesses and that we can only access a portion of this capacity Nor do I believe in transformation in a messianic because the uncertainties and ambiguities of life make me believe that art has the power to broaden a discussion and not simply resolve it Death was always present in my daily life during my childhood The attempt to destroy the “trauma” as a solution to the trauma in my experience only fed its permanence That’s why I believe that any possibility of transformation requires a lot of work Even those energies that are so hard for us can be “bent” channelled and used as a driving force for transformation Much of my work is a kind of exercise in which the body is not only capable of resisting adversity but also of transforming adversity into motor energy Art is a condition of perennial struggle where it is often necessary to implode the “harshness of life” as a form of re-signification Paul Setúbal: I come from a working-class background from a miscegenated family in one of the most unequal states in Brazil It’s impossible to make a work without first addressing my family constitution in a peripheral and extremely violent context these are issues that are part of my constitution as an individual who throughout his life has sought to give new meaning to his personal experience and who finds in art a space to discuss these issues Another point is how my family’s migration story is also a story that deals with territorial issues In addition to the family constitution of a colonial miscegenation I come from a family that found itself in the Brazilian Midwest for the construction of the federal capital which need so much labour for their construction and then disinherit them I come from a context that reflects in its territory the omission of power to guarantee minimum conditions of survival and dignity for the workers who built it Part of the issues between territory-body-power in my work is a reflection of this past so present in Brazil and embodied in its art I am a child of this migratory and miscegenated movement driven by the illusion of the “idea of progress” my interest in the relationship between body and territory is also to return to this state of impermanence of my family members the power disputes that seem to be increasingly common problems in all parts of the planet one of the points of my production is to investigate how local issues are also global Paul Setúbal: It’s a very special moment in my career “Because the knees bend” is a work that sums up the points made in this interview very well The work was initially made in 2018 as a commission for an exhibition that worked with concepts such as absurdity and violence The work deals with the experience of the body through exposure to violence and how we incorporate and embody its effects I evoke this repertoire “incarnated” in my body to generate a performance in which the exhaustion of the body is the rule It will be a great challenge to deal for several days with an action that originally started from an explosion until its exhaustion designed specifically for the space of the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall takes on an installation and long durational characteristic Sometimes the operation of my work is to appropriate certain energies and place them in front of themselves seeking their “implosion” or transformation the work deals with an equation where violence is an excess of lost energy because its result is destruction and deconstruction in my work the transformation of this energy seeks its implosion almost metaphorically showing us that violence itself is a release of energy channelled into the construction of nothing Paul Setúbal: This Project with MAI comes at a time when I’m looking more closely at projects that deal with the limits of the body on an extended scale I’ve been working with the limits of the body in projects where the duration of the work is dictated by the nature of the action it’s increasingly focused on the resilience of the body and what happens when it’s put to the test for so long the work process has been dedicated to processes where the body is not only necessary for construction but its presence can also be noticed My sculptures have increasingly required a manual process where a lot of energy is required but in many ways you can recognize this presence in the objects Perhaps my general interest in future projects is that the works increasingly emanate energy Paul Setúbal: I’m on the move between Brazil and Europe and I’ll be working on projects in these territories for the next few years It’s a time when I’m dedicating myself to new fields of research that will become solo shows in Brazil and Europe next year It’s a move that will allow me a constant flow between continents and also continuity in developments that involve international partnerships such as this MAI project The future is certainly a life in transit in which at each stop I produce and develop another part of my work Paul Setúbal: Art is the only possible path for me Of the many experiences I’ve had in my life the idea of art or working with art is the only place where I’ve found interlocution Not as a matter of necessity but as a vital condition The only way I can fit into the world is through art https://www.instagram.com/paulsetubal/ Len is a curator and a contributing writer at Art Plugged a platform for contemporary art; he also engages in web development Art Plugged is a contemporary platform inspired by a relationship with the broader arts communities We provide our audience with curated insight into the world of art from exhibitions to artist interviews and more We strive to showcase all mediums of art from all corners of the globe so we have you covered whether you’re a casual art lover or a serious collector Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Vitória de Setúbal and Desportivo das Aves have been forcefully relegated down to the Campeonato de Portugal after failing to present the necessary requirements for professional registration ahead of the 2020/21 season imposed by Liga Portugal’s Supervisory Board forbids both sides from competing at a professional level although Vitória and Aves can still appeal the decision Liga Portugal’s verdict comes just days after Vitória avoided relegation to the second division on the last day of the Liga NOS season with a 2-0 home win over Belenenses were already set for relegation after finishing last in the Primeira Liga table with financial troubles likely to plunge the club further down the footballing pyramid both clubs are now expected to commence the 2020/21 season in the Campeonato de Portugal maintaining Portimonense’s status as a top-flight club and pushing Cova da Piedade Both Vitória and Aves have three days to appeal the decision imposed upon them Accessibility | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Statement co-chairman of the board of directors at Itaú Unibanco You have reached the limit for gifting for this month Sergio gets into sprint of pursuit group -50 riders- behind unbeatable Rafael Reis (EFP) as Juri Hollmann remains under-23 leader The Movistar Team started to experience in their legs the toughness of the Volta a Portugal during the first road stage -176km from Torres Vedras to Setúbal- where Rafael Reis (EFP) left the peloton behind and reinforced his lead by winning solo which got through the crucial Cat-2 ascent to Arrábida with four of its riders in the 50-strong pursuit group -Abner González saw Sergio Samitier getting into the sprint of a peloton with no big sprinters and taking 3rd place behind Catalonia-based Dutchman Alex Molenaar (BBH) The big selection in the peloton makes Hollmann The day’s negative note came as Héctor Carretero crashed with 32km to go was still able to finish the stage despite the main His appearance in the upcoming stages will depend on the evolution of his injuries with the only real chance for the sprinters in Castelo Branco Over at their second race front of the day the Movistar Team wasn’t able to conserve the purple jersey as GC leaders that rested on the shoulders of Gonzalo Serrano The Spaniard struggled against the top climbers over the decisive climb of Picón Blanco (HC) where Romain Bardet (DSM) showed his world-class quality to take a solo win and the race lead despite a late crash 1’35” down on the day’s winner into a third echelon of favourites which leaves the Colombian in 12th overall The Vuelta a Burgos will head into another bunch sprint in Aranda de Duero on Friday before the climbing showdown atop the traditional Lagunas de Neila RESULTS > Stage 3 + GC We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can 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