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.
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. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Etihad Airways, TAP Portugal 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 05m.
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 88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 2h 56m 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 DRIVEONHOLIDAYS and Tangerine, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including Bus, FlixBus and rede expressos. From Faro, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around AED 18. From Porto, the ticket costs about AED 26 for a journey of 312 km.
Airports near Sesimbra
Airlines serving Sesimbra
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 85.06 and AED 113.41. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Economy (Class Economy SUV 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.