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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 Air Canada, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $12 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 19 miles from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Master Kings and Rent a Star, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 190 miles and will cost you around $11. From Faro, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 205 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 Air Canada, JetBlue, TAP AIR PORTUGAL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $12 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 19 miles from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Master Kings and Rent a Star, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 190 miles and will cost you around $11. From Faro, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around $129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Most booked hotels in Sesimbra

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Casal do Frade
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 727 reviews)
$106+
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Quinta Dos Amarelos no Meco
1 star
Excellent (9.3, 418 reviews)
$102+
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Sesimbra Oceanfront Hotel - Preferred Hotels and Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4557 reviews)
$206+
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Four Points by Sheraton Sesimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1881 reviews)
$121+
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Sana Sesimbra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3163 reviews)
$144+
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Hotel Dos Zimbros
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2474 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Seat Ibiza or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.89 per gallon in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Seat Ibiza or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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