In my last post, I showed you the utilitarian side of the city- long streets lined with bland, but practical, high-rise housing. But there are many faces of our new hometown. I offer you this pictorial tour of some of my favorite little treasures.
Castle above the city, now a luxury hotel 
More mountains 
Some sort of industrial tanks, brightly painted because…why not? 
Row of pretty houses 
Bird on a wall 
Huge mall. Maybe the paint job is a modern take on the traditional Portuguese tiles. 
Super Hero on a wall 
Setubal hosts several sculptures by this artist. I’d call this one “New Arrival.” 
One of many churches 
This gigantic garden just steps from our apartment covers many city block 
Purple City Hall 
One of the oldest and largest fish and produce markets in Europe
Entry to mercado (market) is lined with large ceramic murals depicting scenes from Setubal’s history 
Here’s another one. I think there are six total 
View inside the market 
Bocage Plaza, named for a famous local poet of the 16th century 
Restored building is home to a cafe and a doctor’s office 
An alley in old town 
One of the many ancient doors of old town 
And another 
What’s for dinner? Gargantuan fish at the market
Our beach 
Setubal Bay is year-round home to a pod of dolphins 
Depicting fishing tradition of the city 
Another Super hero by a wall 
Beautiful, peaceful Setubal
Love the photos. Lots of interesting things to see in Setubal.
We’re growing rather fond of our nice little city. Aren’t we lucky to have local friends with cars?