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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sesimbra has to offer.
When to visit Sesimbra
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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 26h 55m.
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 $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 58m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 30 km from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Budget, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, rede expressos and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 312 km and will cost you around $11. From Faro, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 322 km.
Airports near Sesimbra
Airlines serving Sesimbra
Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra
Hiring a car in Sesimbra
Expect to pay $2.87 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.38 and $45.83. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Opel Adam or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.