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Palmela Village is a brilliantly designed development for those who want a little bit of everything on their doorstep, but still appreciate being in a natural location. Nothing is far from reach, as the supermarket, gym, golf course, football pitch, countryside and beaches are all close to hand.

The four-star Palmela Village tourist resort offers a distinctive concept in architecture and design from renowned architect Tomás Taveira. There is an 18-hole golf course, designed by Jorge Santana da Silva, which has been carefully created to blend with the superb natural setting. The on-site facilities include a supermarket, gym, restaurant/takeaway/bar, laundry, beauty salon, medical clinic, nursing centre, non-dispensing chemist, hairdresser, cafe, newsagent, tobacconist - even a pet shop.

All villas have private gardens and swimming pools and feature double height ceilings, mezzanine floors, terraces and large windows providing magnificent lighting. Simple, clean and modern architectural lines, a diversity of forms and the use of vibrant colour are the distinguishing features of these imaginatively designed dwellings. With a choice of nine distinct styles, the spacious detached villas range in size from 180 to 250 sq metres. The semi-detached villas are available from 130 to 140 sq metres, while there is a choice of studio or one-bedroom apartments.

Here on the Setúbal peninsula, close to Lisbon, Estoril and Sintra, there are hundreds of miles of fine sandy beaches and dunes. The picturesque coastal villages, inhabited by hospitable and welcoming people, are a perfect example of the best of Portugal and full of symbols of the country's history, from castles and fortresses to churches, chapels and promontories. One of Europe's best golfing locations, there are no less than 18 courses within easy reach of Palmela Village. The Arrábida natural park contains the only surviving example of primitive Mediterranean vegetation, while the nature reserves of the Tejo and Sado river estuaries are home to a vast range of birds, as well as dolphins and a striking amount of flora. This is an important wine-producing area, Palmela being best known for its Periquita variety, while Setúbal is renowned for its Moscatel. Museums dedicated to painting, sculptures, jewellery and archaeology can be found in both Setúbal and Sesimbra.