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Where to stay
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Sesimbra travel guide

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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. 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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
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 Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 20m.

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$ 17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 17 for a 3h 15m 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 Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 306 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Faro, the ticket costs about C$ 25 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 Air Canada, Lufthansa, United Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 20m.

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$ 17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about C$ 17 for a 3h 15m 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 Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 306 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Faro, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 C$ 178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 250 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 - Preferred Hotels and Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 285+
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Sana Sesimbra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Hotel Do Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Renting a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.23 and C$ 40.31.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.23 and C$ 40.31.

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