One of the ‘wings’ in the duet Anjos (Angels), a band presently celebrating twenty years of career, he was born in Lisbon 43 years ago, but confesses having been earlier on “adopted by the fantastic Seixal municipality”. And he lived here until he got married, having thus created a large part of his musical creations in this setting.
Living presently in the neighboring Sesimbra, Nelson Rosado assures us that the sunset over Seixal’s bay has no parallel anywhere else. He also states that “the tastes and colors” of this town are unique, and so is “the exemplary tradition concerning the promotion of cultural, sportive and amusement events”.
It was here that at age seven, he started studying music, as well as his career later on, along with his brother, as he has always done and hopes to continue doing.
With the family on the top of his priorities list, the musician picks the Seixal Urban Park for convivial opportunities. For the visitor, he recommends a boat ride up to the Corroios tide mill, aboard a local traditional vessel.
How do you present the Municipality to those that don’t know about it?
It’s a rather picturesque town, of unique colors and tastes, with an exemplary tradition in what refers to the promotion of cultural, sportive and amusement events. It’s an extremely beautiful town, safe and clean, bathed by a bay like no other in Portugal.
Complete the following sentences:
Only in Seixal will I find… my favorite sunset.
A perfect day in Seixal includes… ending the day by the bay, with a gin tonic, in the company of friends.
We cannot leave Seixal without… Going for a tour of the bay up to the Corroios tide mill, aboard a traditional vessel.
Your best of Seixal:
Places that we cannot miss visiting and the reason why:
– a monument: the Corroios Tide Mill, ordered built in 1403 by D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, the Constable of the Kingdom.
– a museum / cultural space: Seixal Cultural Fórum, because aside from being an amazing place for concerts, conventions, and lectures, etc… it also has a fantastic library, always updated and very useful.
– a garden: the Seixal Urban Park is a special place for socializing with family and friends.
– a panoramic view: The sunset by Seixal bay, with a full tide.
The best leisure / outdoor activities in Seixal:
We can always go out for a bicycle ride, either along the riverside, or in the parks or green areas offered throughout the municipality. On the bay, one can practice rowing and on windy days, windsurf and sailing. I recommend the sea rides on the traditional vessels, and profit from the occasion to watch the sunset aboard a sailing boat.
The best hotels: Evidência Belverde Atitude Hotel
The best restaurants:
– For author’s cuisine: Lisboa à Vista, Mundet Factory, Senhor Miyagi
– For Portuguese cuisine: O Bispo Restaurant, Sem Peneiras Restaurant, O Batoque Restaurant, O Central Restaurant
– For fish and seafood: Marisqueira O Pinto (located in Amora and an excellent quality/price option for seafood), União Seixalense for seafood/appetizers.
– For world food: Mundet Factory, Alfaiate Restaurant
– For appetizers: Sem Peneiras
– For a “good deal” meal: O Barroco Restaurant (at the Bairro Novo), O Bispo Restaurant, Sem Peneiras Restaurant, Adega 33
– For late night dining: O Pescador
– To enjoy the view: Lisboa à Vista
– The best coffee houses: Brisa da Baía, Taberna do Sousa
– The best bars / nightclubs: Amora’s riverside, as well as Seixal’s, presents so many and good options, that I wouldn’t dare to pick one.
