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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. Sesimbra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in Sesimbra

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When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 50m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £11 for a 3h 25m 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 AIRAUTO , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and Bus. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 190 miles and will cost you around £3. 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 50m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £11 for a 3h 25m 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 AIRAUTO , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and Bus. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 190 miles and will cost you around £3. From Porto, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 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)
£110+
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Sana Sesimbra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hotel Dos Zimbros
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hotel Do Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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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 £17.59 and £23.45. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Class Mini Car 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, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 £17.59 and £23.45. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Mini (Class Mini Car 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, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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