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 37 km from Sesimbra. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 40m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 3h 22m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 3h 24m 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 Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and Bus. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around C$ 7. From Porto, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 312 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. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 40m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 3h 22m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 3h 24m 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 Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and Bus. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around C$ 7. From Porto, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 312 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Most booked hotels in Sesimbra

Sesimbra Oceanfront Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
Sana Sesimbra Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
Hotel Dos Zimbros
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
Hotel Do Mar
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+

Renting a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay C$ 2.60 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$ 31.20 and C$ 41.60. 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$ 2.60 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$ 31.20 and C$ 41.60. Economy (Seat Ibiza or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sesimbra, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.