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, TAP Portugal, 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 40m.
Train
Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 3h 24m 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 Sixt and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, Bus and rede expressos. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 314 km and will cost you around AED 33. From Faro, the ticket costs about AED 18 for a journey of 314 km.
Airports near Sesimbra
Airlines serving Sesimbra
Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra
Hiring a car in Sesimbra
Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 81.54 and AED 108.71. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 94% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.