Sesimbra is a fishing town and municipality on Portugal's Setúbal Peninsula. It has several popular beaches due to its location on Setúbal Bay at the mouth of the River Sado.
Understand
Sesimbra (s(ih)-ZEEM-bruh, /sɨ.ˈzĩ.bɾɐ/) municipality has 52,394 residents (2021, provisional), with about 5,600 living in the town proper.
Get in
Transportes Sul do Tejo by Arriva provides bus service from several locations, including Lisbon and the ferry at Cacilhas in Almada.
The nearest motorway is the A2 (Autoestrada do Sul) from Lisbon. Exit 2 leads to N378, which provides access into Sesimbra and to its beaches. Access from Setúbal is best from the N10 road to N379.
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See
- Castelo de Sesimbra (Sesimbra Castle, Castelo dos Mouros, Castle of the Moors). Summer: 10:00–20:00 daily, winter: 07:00–19:00 daily. This medieval castle, built c. 1200, lies on a cliffside with excellent views. It is a national monument. Free 2022-01-18
Do
- Beaches. With its coastal location, Sesimbra is blessed with numerous beaches. 2022-01-18
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- Four Points By Sheraton Sesimbra, Rua 4 de Maio, 50, Altinho de São João, 38.4475°, -9.1069°, +351 21 051 8370. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 12:00. Four-star, 207-room hotel with swimming pool, fitness centre, bar, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. 2022-01-18
- Sana Sesimbra Hotel, Avenida 25 de Abril, 38.4426°, -9.0986°, +351 212 468 688, reservations@sanahotels.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Four-star, 100-room waterfront hotel with pool and free Wi-Fi. €73-163 2022-01-18
- Sesimbra Hotel & Spa, Rua Navegador Rodrigues Soromenho, 38.4429°, -9.0962°, +351 212 289 800, info@sesimbrahotelspa.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Four-star, 92-room hotel with three swimming pools, fitness centre, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. €87-173 2022-01-18
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