Sesimbra travel guide
Sesimbra Tourism | Sesimbra Guide
You're Going to Love Sesimbra
With a population of 41.134, Sesimbra is a must-see destination in Setubal, Portugal. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sesimbra has to offer.
When to visit Sesimbra
How to Get to Sesimbra
Plane
Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 37 km from Sesimbra. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Azul and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £18 for a 3h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 189 km from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and rede expressos. From Portimão, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 282 km and will cost you around £7. From Porto, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 312 km.
Airports near Sesimbra
Airlines serving Sesimbra
Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra
Most booked hotels in Sesimbra
Hiring a car in Sesimbra
Expect to pay £1.56 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.65 and £24.87. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.