The stunning Alentejo coastline with its sandy beaches is the main reason to spend a vacation in Grândola, a town in Portugal’s Setúbal region. A number of beaches on the coastline are blue flag and offer glorious bathing in azure water. Take the stress out of the vacation arrangements by letting EasyToBook.com take care of your hotel booking. The full range of accommodation is available from luxury hotels to cheap hotel rooms. With the longest stretch of sandy coastline in Portugal the local beaches are full of activities such as volleyball, and many are patrolled by lifeguards. The Sado Estuary is a well known bird watching place and with the many local nature reserves and surrounding cork trees for which the area is famed, walking is an ideal way to appreciate the countryside.
Further inland the Roman remains of the Castle Cerrado make an interesting visit. In Grândola wander the streets to find inviting cafes and local shops with crafts and regional specialties. 'Grândola, vila morena' is a folk ballad well known in Portugal and points to the role this town played in overthrowing a fascist dictatorship in 1974. Memorials are to be found in and around the town. Local churches in Baroque style provide a flavour of the architectural styles in this delightful region.