Sesimbra
This fishing town on Portugal's Setúbal coast where the Serra da Arrábida mountains meet the sea, Sesimbra has a walkable centre with a dense food-and-drink scene and a natural harbour that shapes daily life. The surrounding mountain terrain offers scenic viewpoints, and the wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population41,134
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Sesimbra: quick answers
Where is Sesimbra?
Sesimbra is in Península de Setúbal, Portugal, about 31 km20 miles in a straight line from Lisbon.
How do you get to Sesimbra?
The nearest airport is Lisbon (LIS), about 1 hr 4 min away by road. The nearest train station is Coina, about 32 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sesimbra?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 12°C53°F. The wettest month is December, with about 84 mm3.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sesimbra?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 55 restaurants, 52 cafés and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Sesimbra?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Setúbal, Palmela and Azeitão (São Lourenço e São Simão). Sesimbra is listed among the day trips from Lisbon.