Sesimbra travel guide

Sesimbra Tourism | Sesimbra Guide

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

When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
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. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.

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 C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 3h 23m 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 Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including Bus, rede expressos and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 194 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Portimão, the ticket costs about C$ 15 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. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h.

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 C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 3h 23m 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 Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including Bus, rede expressos and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 194 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Portimão, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Sesimbra

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,834 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Most booked hotels in Sesimbra

Sesimbra Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
Sana Sesimbra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
Hotel Dos Zimbros
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
Hotel Do Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+

Renting a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay C$ 2.64 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.67 and C$ 42.22. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sesimbra, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.64 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.67 and C$ 42.22. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sesimbra, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.