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.

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Sesimbra (s(ih)-ZEEM-bruh, /sɨ.ˈzĩ.bɾɐ/) municipality has 52,394 residents (2021, provisional), with about 5,600 living in the town proper.

Visitor information[edit]

• 38.4431-9.10151 Posto de Turismo de Sesimbra (Visit Sesimbra, YesSes!mbra, Tourist Office), Rua da Fortaleza, ☏ +351 212 288 540, [email protected]. 09:30–18:00 daily. (updated Jan 2022)

Get in[edit]

Carris Metropolitana 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.

Get around[edit]

Map of Sesimbra

See[edit]

• 38.452778-9.1066671 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. (updated Jan 2022)

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• Beaches. With its coastal location, Sesimbra is blessed with numerous beaches. (updated Jan 2022)

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Eat[edit]

• 38.4434-9.10321 O Zagaia, Rua Dr. Peixoto Correia 33, ☏ +351 21 223 3117, [email protected]. Th–M 12:30–15:30 & 19:00–22:30, closed M Tu. Seafood restaurant. €20-35. (updated Jan 2022)

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• 38.4475-9.10691 Four Points By Sheraton Sesimbra, Rua 4 de Maio, 50, Altinho de São João, ☏ +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. (updated Jan 2022)
• 38.4426-9.09862 Sana Sesimbra Hotel, Avenida 25 de Abril, ☏ +351 212 468 688, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Four-star, 100-room waterfront hotel with pool and free Wi-Fi. €73-163. (updated Jan 2022)
• 38.4429-9.09623 Sesimbra Hotel & Spa, Rua Navegador Rodrigues Soromenho, ☏ +351 212 289 800, [email protected]. 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. (updated Jan 2022)

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