The Seixal Bay apartments are located in front of the bay of Seixal, in the historic area of Arrentela and benefit from walking access to restaurants, terraces, public transport and other services. Its location next to the river allows walking or cycling, as well as other activities available in the area, such as Stand Up Paddle or Kayak trips along the river.
This apartment has a bedroom with a double bed and can accommodate 4 guests as it has a sofa bed in the living room. It is fully equipped for a very comfortable stay. Free bicycles are available so that guests can explore the surroundings on two wheels.
The building is over 200 years old and is referred to by locals as the “Palacete”. This was once home to several generations of the same family. Its owners say they discovered it “accidentally” in 2014 on a late afternoon walk in the cool breeze of the bay. Although it was a little dilapidated, it immediately caught their attention due to its grandeur and privileged location. Rising up in the center of a small square, it ends up capturing the attention of those who cross the historic area of Arrentela, in Seixal.
The owner couple tells that this was how the dream of their future home was born. They acquired the building and began the long and difficult process of restoration. During the course of the work, ancient frescoes were discovered on its walls and moldings, dating from that time, unfortunately too degraded to be recovered, as well as its imposing main door of a unique charm, which remains and transports us to times lived to the rhythm of the tides, now full, now low.
There is a mystique around the building and it is known that the square where it is built was protected and spared by Nossa Senhora da Soledade from the tsunami caused by the 1755 earthquake.
It is said, also in times gone by, that this building once had various commercial areas. It was a pharmacy, a fishmonger, a painting shop, an office, and even a beauty salon. Now, it is the home of the current owners who also wanted to share with other people the good feelings and charms they feel when entering the “Palacete” and that is why they transformed it into Local Accommodation.
