Where is Quinta da Arrábida located?

Quinta da Arrábida is a private 11-hectare estate inside the Arrábida Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Setúbal, Portugal. It is 45 minutes south of Lisbon by car (~50 km) and 15 minutes from Portinho da Arrábida and Galapinhos beaches.

How many houses are available?

Four restored Portuguese country houses: Manor House (sleeps 6), Wood Oven House I (sleeps 2), Wood Oven House II (sleeps 4), Pine Tree House (sleeps 4). The whole estate can be booked for up to 16 guests.

Is the estate family-friendly?

Yes. Fully fenced, two swimming pools (one heated), forest trails, vegetable garden, resident donkeys, sheep and chickens. Cots, high-chairs and baby monitors provided free on request.

How do I get there from Lisbon Airport?

45 minutes south by car via the A2 motorway and 25 de Abril bridge. Private airport transfers arranged on request. Public transport: Lisbon to Setúbal train (~50 min) plus a 15-minute taxi.

What is the best time of year to visit?

April to October for swimming and peak Arrábida colours. May-June and September are ideal: warm, less crowded, vineyards in full leaf, dolphin-watching season. December-February is mild (15-18°C), perfect for hiking and wine tourism.

Lago y Refugio de Observación de Aves

En Quinta da Arrábida

Descubra las aves que probablemente verá en el lago y el refugio

Nuestro espacio de observación de aves en la finca incluye un estanque natural y un refugio de madera: el lugar perfecto para la observación tranquila. Abajo encontrará las especies más avistadas aquí, aunque la diversidad de aves de la Arrábida va mucho más allá de estos terrenos.

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Visite Observación de Aves en la Arrábida

Quiz de Cantos de Aves

En la Finca

Lago y Refugio de Observación de Aves

Nuestro estanque natural y refugio de madera ofrecen un lugar tranquilo para observar las aves locales en su hábitat. Siéntese en silencio mientras garzas, martines pescadores y currucas visitan la orilla del agua.

Birdwatching lake with moss-covered rocks and natural reflections

Wooden birdwatching shelter overlooking the lake

Qué puede avistar aquí:

Garzas reales

Martín pescador

Ruiseñor bastardo

Petirrojo europeo

Curruca capirotada

Lavandera blanca

Patrones de Migración en la Arrábida

Resident

Year-round inhabitants. 18 species stay in Arrábida throughout all seasons.

Summer Visitors

Arrive April, depart August-September. Includes Nightingale & Cuckoo from Africa.

Winter Visitors

Arrive October-November from Northern Europe. Includes Siskin & Robin migrants.

Partial Migrants

Some stay, others migrate. Blackcap & Chiffchaff have mixed populations.

Mostrando 28 de 28 especies

Black Redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

Black Redstart

Quinta da Arrábida — Mountain & Ocean Retreat in Arrábida Natural Park

Lago y Refugio de Observación de Aves

Descubra las aves que probablemente verá en el lago y el refugio

Lago y Refugio de Observación de Aves

Qué puede avistar aquí:

Patrones de Migración en la Arrábida

Black Redstart

Blue Tit

Common Blackbird

Common Chiffchaff

Common Cuckoo

Common Firecrest

Common Nightingale

Crested Tit

Dartford Warbler

Dunnock

Eurasian Blackcap

Eurasian Jay

Eurasian Nuthatch

Eurasian Siskin

Eurasian Wryneck

European Greenfinch

European Robin

European Serin

European Turtle Dove

Great Spotted Woodpecker

Great Tit

Iberian Magpie

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Long-tailed Tit

Sardinian Warbler

Short-toed Treecreeper

Spotless Starling

Wren

Estado de Conservación (UICN)

Rareza en Arrábida