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
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 05m.
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 S$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about S$ 19 for a 3h 41m 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 Rent a Star and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Portimão, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 282 km and will cost you around S$ 16. From Porto, the ticket costs about S$ 9 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 S$ 2.61 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 S$ 31.32 and S$ 41.75. 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.