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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in January
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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ok Mobility, 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ok Mobility, among others, in Faro.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (8,041 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,227 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,776 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,136 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,403 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,361 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£161+
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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)
£96+
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Hotel Dos Zimbros
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£85+
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Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Hiring a car in Sesimbra costs £19 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Sesimbra.

Expect to pay £1.77 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 £21.14 and £28.19. 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.

Hiring a car in Sesimbra costs £19 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Sesimbra.

Expect to pay £1.77 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 £21.14 and £28.19. 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.