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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sesimbra has to offer.

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When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
£51
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, Singapore Airlines 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 50m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 56m 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 AIRAUTO and Klass Wagen, among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 314 km and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 330 km.

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, Singapore Airlines 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 50m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 56m 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 AIRAUTO and Klass Wagen, among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 314 km and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,691 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,839 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,124 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 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
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Sana Sesimbra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hotel Dos Zimbros
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hotel Do Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.26 and £23.02. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Opel Adam or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.26 and £23.02. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Opel Adam or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.