Guide to Route 4312: between Lagameças, the vineyards of Fernando Pó and Poceirão

On its outbound journey, route 4312 connects small rural localities in Palmela with some of the region's main wine tourism, gastronomy and walking attractions.

Starting near Lagameças, the route continues through Agualva de Cima, crosses the Margaça area and heads towards Fernando Pó, one of the most emblematic wine-producing areas in the municipality of Palmela. Along the way, municipal roads, vineyards, montado and scattered residential areas predominate.

The section between Fernando Pó and Poceirão is the most interesting for those looking for leisure activities. This is where family wineries, wine-tasting experiences, traditional cuisine restaurants and the Jardins de Vinhas walking route are concentrated, connecting rural landscapes, wine production and local heritage.

The final destination is Poceirão, where the route passes along National Road 5, the level crossing and ends next to José Saramago Primary and Secondary School. As this is a route with very limited service, the outing should be planned in advance.

Notice: the distances indicated are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided for the route and the public locations of the establishments. According to the information provided, the route has one outbound departure only on weekdays and does not operate on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays. No information was provided about fares or the operator.

Location	Category	Nearest stop/section	Approximate distance
Fernão Pó Winery	Winery and wine tourism	Fernando Pó (Primary School)	About 400 metres
Casa Ermelinda Freitas	Winery, museum and wine tastings	Fernando Pó (Primary School)	About 500 metres
Casa Dupó	Winery and wine tourism	Fernando Pó (Primary School)	About 800 metres
Jardins de Vinhas	Walking and cycling route	Fernando Pó (Primary School)	Starts about 500 metres away
Fernando Pó Cultural and Recreational Association	Community activities and local gastronomy	Fernando Pó (Primary School)	About 600 metres
Filipe Palhoça Wines	Winery, shop and wine tourism	Poceirão, next to EN 5	About 1.8 kilometres
A Moagem	Traditional restaurant	José Saramago Primary and Secondary School	About 1 kilometre

Fernão Pó Winery

One of the best gateways to discovering Fernando Pó's winemaking tradition is Fernão Pó Winery, located next to the rural area crossed by the route. The family business was born from the connection between families devoted to viticulture and maintains a close relationship with the history of wine production on the Sado plain.

The premises receive visitors for guided tours and tastings, by prior reservation. The experience combines discovering the winery, its production methods and wines made from grape varieties characteristic of the Setúbal Peninsula. It is also one of the recommended starting points for the Jardins de Vinhas route.

📍 Location: C.M. 1038, Fernando Pó.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Fernando Pó (Primary School), about 400 metres.
🏷️ Category: Winery and wine tourism.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: family atmosphere, local winemaking tradition and the possibility of a guided tour with wine tasting.

Casa Ermelinda Freitas

With a strong presence in the Fernando Pó landscape, Casa Ermelinda Freitas is one of the best-known references in Palmela's wine tourism. The estate combines wine production, a winery and spaces devoted to the family's history and the development of winemaking in the region.

Visits may include the old winery, elements connected with the grape harvest, the brand's history and guided tastings accompanied by regional products. The experience requires advance booking and is especially suitable for those wishing to turn their journey on route 4312 into an excursion centered on flavors and history.

📍 Location: Rua Manuel João de Freitas, Fernando Pó.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Fernando Pó (Primary School), about 500 metres.
🏷️ Category: Winery, museum and wine tourism.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: a combination of family heritage, vineyards, the history of production and tasting regional wines.

Casa Dupó

Also integrated into Fernando Pó's wine-producing landscape, Casa Dupó occupies a restored old winery and focuses on production that preserves traditional methods. The project works with its own vineyards and grape varieties linked to the identity of the Setúbal Peninsula, such as Castelão, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, Arinto, Fernão Pires and Moscatel.

Visits and tastings are held by prior appointment, making the venue more suitable for a planned stop than an impromptu visit. It is recommended for those who prefer smaller-scale experiences, with direct contact with the winery and producers.

📍 Location: Fernando Pó, in the municipality of Palmela.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Fernando Pó (Primary School), about 800 metres.
🏷️ Category: Winery and wine tourism.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: restored winery, wines produced from its own vineyards and a more intimate visiting experience.

Jardins de Vinhas

For those who prefer walking and observing the landscape, the Jardins de Vinhas route is the main outdoor activity associated with this section of the route. The circular trail is approximately 11.5 kilometres long, takes an average of three hours and is considered easy to moderate in difficulty.

The trail passes through vineyards, montado areas and points of interest connected with the wineries of Fernando Pó and Poceirão. The route can be completed on foot or by bicycle, but it is advisable to avoid the hottest hours, bring water and check the visiting conditions of the wineries included on the route in advance.

📍 Location: Fernando Pó and Poceirão, in the Union of the Parishes of Poceirão and Marateca.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Fernando Pó (Primary School), starting about 500 metres away.
🏷️ Category: Walking, cycling and wine tourism route.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: it brings together vineyards, cork-oak montado and five points of wine-related interest in a single signposted route.

Fernando Pó Cultural and Recreational Association

The Fernando Pó area can also be explored through its local association, a space connected with community life and the preservation of the village's traditions. The organization is among the points of interest associated with the Jardins de Vinhas route and forms part of the gastronomic offering promoted by Palmela Tourism.

It is an alternative for those wishing to discover a more community-oriented side of the locality, away from the major tourist circuits. Programming and opening arrangements may vary, so it is worth checking in advance whether there will be an activity, meal or event on the day of the visit.

📍 Location: Rua da Sociedade, Fernando Pó.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Fernando Pó (Primary School), about 600 metres.
🏷️ Category: Cultural association, community activities and local gastronomy.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: contact with community life and the cultural traditions of the wine-producing village.

Filipe Palhoça Wines

As you approach Poceirão, Filipe Palhoça Wines offers a stop devoted to wine and the region's agricultural landscape. The company operates a shop open to the public, welcomes visitors for tastings and has an event space, with production based on traditional grape varieties and international varieties.

The winery is next to National Road 5, but is not immediately beside the last stops provided. Therefore, reaching it from the route requires a longer walk or combining the journey with another means of transport. For those willing to make the detour, it is one of the most complete experiences along the route, offering the chance to learn about production, buy wines and arrange wine tourism activities.

📍 Location: Quinta da Invejosa, National Road 5, kilometre 24.8, Poceirão.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: Poceirão, between the EN 5 stops and José Saramago Primary and Secondary School, about 1.8 kilometres.
🏷️ Category: Winery, wine shop and wine tourism.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: tastings, a shop open to the public and a variety of regional and international grape varieties.

A Moagem

For a Portuguese cuisine meal on the final section of the route, A Moagem is one of the options identified in Poceirão. The restaurant is located on Rua Doutor Egas Moniz and appears in the gastronomic offering dedicated to the Poceirão and Marateca area.

It is a traditional restaurant, operating mainly during the morning and lunchtime. Its location in the center of Poceirão makes it possible to combine a meal with a walk around National Road 5, the level crossing and the school that marks the end of the itinerary.

📍 Location: Rua Doutor Egas Moniz, Poceirão.
🚏 Nearest route stop/section and approximate distance: José Saramago Primary and Secondary School, about 1 kilometre.
🏷️ Category: Traditional Portuguese cuisine restaurant.
⭐ Distinguishing feature: a local dining option in an area with few concentrated commercial alternatives.

Route 4312 is not a route for those looking for shopping centers or an intense urban agenda: its appeal lies precisely in the rural landscape and experiences connected with wine, gastronomy and walking. As there is only one outbound departure on weekdays, the best strategy is to choose a point of interest in advance, confirm reservations and opening hours, and arrange the return using another transport option if necessary.

Guide to Route 4312: between Lagameças, the vineyards of Fernando Pó and Poceirão