Sesimbra travel guide

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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.

When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in March
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 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 £10 for a 3h 05m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and Bus. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 190 miles and will cost you around £10. From Porto, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 194 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 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 £10 for a 3h 05m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and Bus. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 190 miles and will cost you around £10. From Porto, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 194 miles.

Airports near Sesimbra

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (3,986 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,776 reviews)
SWISS
Good (861 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,136 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,445 reviews)
Air France
Good (882 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,373 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,464 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,629 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,607 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (944 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (313 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Most booked hotels in Sesimbra

Sesimbra Hotel & Spa
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Sana Sesimbra Hotel
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Hotel Dos Zimbros
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Hotel Do Mar
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£58+

Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.64 and £23.52. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sesimbra, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.64 and £23.52. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sesimbra, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.