Bar do Peixe

Setúbal Peninsula


This beachfront restaurant, north of Praia das Bicas, has a chilled vibe and a sea-facing terrace. It serves good grilled fish and refreshing carafes of sangria. Fish rarely gets a backdrop this stunning and the 9pm summer sunsets are extraordinary.


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