coastal drive
Serra da Arrábida
A coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Setúbal, Portugal · Europe
Sesimbra works well as a base: 20 minutes from Azeitão, 8km from Serra da Arrábida.
Sesimbra is a town located in Setúbal, Portugal. With a population of 41,134, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sesimbra sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sesimbra to your route.
Sesimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨˈzĩbɾɐ] ) is a municipality of Portugal, in the Setúbal District, lying at the foothills of the Serra da Arrábida, a mountain range between Setúbal and Sesimbra. Due to its particular position at the Setúbal Bay, near the mouth of the Sado River and its natural harbour, it is anRead more
important fishing town. The population in 2011 was 49,500, in an area of 195.47 km². The present Mayor is Francisco Jesus.
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Sesimbra is located in Setúbal, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.4445 latitude, -9.1015 longitude.
Sesimbra has a population of approximately 41,134 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
A coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
8 km · about 15 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A remote clifftop cape with an 18th-century sanctuary, pilgrim lodgings and dinosaur footprints in the cliff face.
10 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
A cliff-hugging corniche through Arrábida Natural Park south of Lisbon, curling high above turquoise coves like Portinho da Arrábida with Mediterranean-style scrub and sea views.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
78-metre monument inspired by Christ the Redeemer standing above the Tagus River estuary with arms outstretched toward Lisbon.
27 km · about 30 min drive
bridge
A red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A fortified Manueline-style tower standing at the water's edge of the Tagus River, a symbol of Portugal's Age of Discovery.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Lisbon's grand riverside square, framed by arcades and a triumphal arch opening onto the Tagus.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A revived industrial complex of street art, design shops and cafés tucked beneath the 25 de Abril bridge.
29 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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