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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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sesimbra has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Sesimbra

When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in December
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in December
Estimated hotel price
£88
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 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 Manchester and takes around 2h 55m.

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 AIRAUTO , among others, in Faro.

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 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 Manchester and takes around 2h 55m.

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 AIRAUTO , among others, in Faro.

Airports near Sesimbra

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (8,255 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,626 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 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 £89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Most booked hotels in Sesimbra

Sesimbra Oceanfront Hotel - Preferred Hotels and Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Sana Sesimbra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Hotel Do Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
Hotel Dos Zimbros
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£75+

Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Hiring a car in Sesimbra costs £56 per day, on average, or £281 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 75% more expensive than at Lisbon Humberto Delgado.

Expect to pay £1.82 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 £21.84 and £29.12. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sesimbra, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sesimbra costs £56 per day, on average, or £281 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 75% more expensive than at Lisbon Humberto Delgado.

Expect to pay £1.82 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 £21.84 and £29.12. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sesimbra, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.