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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sesimbra travel guide

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With a population of 41,134, Sesimbra is a must-see destination in Setubal, Portugal.

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When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 378
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 378
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 Portugal, Emirates, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 8h 20m.

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 AED 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 56m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 314 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Faro, the ticket costs about AED 44 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 Portugal, Emirates, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 8h 20m.

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 AED 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 56m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, ALSA and rede expressos. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 314 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Faro, the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,698 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around AED 392 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 404 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay AED 7.09 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 AED 85.05 and AED 113.40. 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 car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.09 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 AED 85.05 and AED 113.40. 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 car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.