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Sesimbra

Setúbal, Portugal · Europe

About Sesimbra

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.

About Sesimbra

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 an

Read 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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Where is Sesimbra located?

Sesimbra is located in Setúbal, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.4445 latitude, -9.1015 longitude.

What is the population of Sesimbra?

Sesimbra has a population of approximately 41,134 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
41,134
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Setúbal
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.4445, -9.1015

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Sesimbra

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

scenic viewpoint

Cabo Espichel

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

Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida

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

Cristo Rei (Christ the King)

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

Ponte 25 de Abril

A red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.

28 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Belem Tower

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

Praça do Comércio

Lisbon's grand riverside square, framed by arcades and a triumphal arch opening onto the Tagus.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

LX Factory

A revived industrial complex of street art, design shops and cafés tucked beneath the 25 de Abril bridge.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Sesimbra

  • Right hereSerra da ArrábidaA coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
  • Right hereCabo EspichelA remote clifftop cape with an 18th-century sanctuary, pilgrim lodgings and dinosaur footprints in the cliff face.
  • Right hereEstrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da ArrábidaA 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.
  • 28 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
  • 30 kmTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
  • 31 kmMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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