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Sesimbra travel guide

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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.

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When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
£87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
£87
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Azores Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, 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 50m.

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 Drive on Holiday and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

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 Azores Airlines, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, 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 50m.

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 Drive on Holiday and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,481 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,059 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,641 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,923 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,426 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,356 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Most booked hotels in Sesimbra

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Sesimbra Oceanfront Hotel - Preferred Hotels and Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£158+
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Sana Sesimbra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Hotel Do Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Hotel Dos Zimbros
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Hiring a car in Sesimbra costs £38 per day, on average, or £154 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Lisbon Humberto Delgado.

Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.52 and £27.36. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sesimbra, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sesimbra costs £38 per day, on average, or £154 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Lisbon Humberto Delgado.

Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.52 and £27.36. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sesimbra, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.