The Pousada de Setúbal - Posada do São Filipe, stands in a fortress built in the 17th century by King Philip II of Spain (Philip I of Portugal). It offers breathtaking views over the River Sado estuary and Setúbal, which is one of Portugal's main ports, offers beautiful walks within the historic centre and surroundings of the Sado River beaches or the Arrábida Mountain range.
Local attractions in this area include Jesus Convent (Jesus Church 15th Century and Museum), Cathedral - Santa Maria da Graça Church (16th Century), Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, Azeitão, Espichel Cape, the Arrábida mountain range, Sesimbra, River Sado estuary, Tróia - Roman ruins and beaches and Portinho da Arrábida.
The Pousada do Sao Felipe has 16 rooms and 1 Suite (some with sea view). Five of the rooms are located in the former cells and three have views to the castle. All are air conditioned and equipped with cable television, a mini bar, hair dryer, in room safe, bathrobes and direct dial telephone.
The type of dishes on offer in the restaurant which specialises in regional cuisine might include fish soup, monkfish and seafood stew, grilled lamb with orange sauce and orange pie
