Jardins Santiago

Jardins Santiago is a neighborhood in Palmela Municipality, Palmela, Setúbal District. Jardins Santiago is situated near the neighborhood Varzinha, as well as near the hamlet Mira Ventos.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Azeda Lighthouse and Estádio do Bonfim.

Azeda Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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The Azeda Lighthouse went into operation on 6 June 1940 at the Quinta da Azeda in Setúbal, in Setúbal District, Portugal. Initially the light was mounted in a hut on a hill but new housing construction made it difficult to see and in 1996 a 31-metre tall cylindrical tower was constructed.

Estádio do Bonfim

Stadium

The Estádio do Bonfim is a multi-purpose stadium in Setúbal, Portugal. It is currently used primarily for football matches for Vitória F.C. The stadium was built in 1962 and was able to hold 18,694 spectators. Estádio do Bonfim is situated 2½ km southwest of Jardins Santiago.

Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal

Church

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The Monastery of Jesus is a historical religious building in Setúbal, Portugal, which served a monastery of Poor Clare nuns. It is one of the first buildings in the Manueline style, the Portuguese version of late Gothic. Monastery of Jesus of Setúbal is situated 3 km southwest of Jardins Santiago.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include São Sebastião and Setúbal.

São Sebastião

Suburb

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São Sebastião is a suburb, which is situated 2½ km south of Jardins Santiago.

Setúbal

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Setúbal is a city in Estremadura, Portugal, on the northern bank of the Sado River estuary. The city is connected with the nearby Arrábida hills natural park, which offers an unspoiled nature and beautiful beaches on the Atlantic Ocean.