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

Sesimbra in November
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in November
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 23 miles 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 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £12 for a 3h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 117 miles 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, Bus and ALSA. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 190 miles and will cost you around £12. From Porto, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 23 miles 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 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £12 for a 3h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 117 miles 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, Bus and ALSA. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 190 miles and will cost you around £12. From Porto, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Sesimbra

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (7,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,356 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,821 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,671 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,364 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,898 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Most booked hotels in Sesimbra

Sesimbra Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Sana Sesimbra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Hotel Dos Zimbros
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Hotel Do Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£42+

Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay £1.42 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 £17.00 and £22.66. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sesimbra, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.42 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 £17.00 and £22.66. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sesimbra, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.