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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL, JetBlue, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 30 km from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Guerin and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 314 km and will cost you around $12. From Faro, the ticket costs about $6 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL, JetBlue, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

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 $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 30 km from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Guerin and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and ALSA. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 314 km and will cost you around $12. From Faro, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,038 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,155 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,128 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Most booked hotels in Sesimbra

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Casa da Praça Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1344 reviews)
$60+
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Four Points by Sheraton Sesimbra
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2250 reviews)
$99+
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Sesimbra Oceanfront Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4823 reviews)
$109+
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Sana Sesimbra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3418 reviews)
$90+
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Hotel Dos Zimbros
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2605 reviews)
$87+
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Hotel Do Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3648 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. 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 rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. 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 rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.