Location: Sesimbra
Top Things to do in Sesimbra
Top 10 Things to do in Sesimbra, Alentejo
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’s an important fishing town. The population in 2011 was 49,500, in an area of 195.47 km². The present Mayor is Augusto Pólvora.
Restaurants in Sesimbra
1. Praia da California
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 574 reviews
Reviewed By MuimuiToetoe - Lisbon, Portugal
If you are around Lisbon, you can rent a car and straight through the XXV April bridge you can enjoy the extraordinary town of Sesimbra. Old fashion town on the straight on the sea with dozen of fresh fish restaurants, shops and bar. The skyline of the ocean is absolutely stunning. You will follow in love. Hight recommended.
2. Church of Nossa Senhora de Castelo
3. Cabo Espichel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 967 reviews
Reviewed By MaryleneS - Maputo, Mozambique
The Cabo Espichel may be a bit out of the way and definitely requires a car, but it is worth the effort: in addition to the beautiful landscape, especially during the sunset, it offers a combination of attractions: an historical lighthouse, a beautiful Sanctuary and Hermitage, containing footprints of sauropod dinosaurs and a water house with the ruin of an aqueduct to was bringing the water to the premises. It is said that part of the site is under restauration to house a hotel.
4. Ribeira do Cavalo Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By jfvmarques - Porto, Portugal
One of the most beautiful beaches that I’ve visited in Europe. I felt like I’ve landed in one of the Mediterranean islands when I got to this beach. You need to drive to one of the recommended places on google maps and then walk about 1km and then walk down cliff between the vegetation that finished at this beautiful sandy beach.
5. Fortaleza de Santiago
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By G5535GOleen - London, United Kingdom
It is a spectacular venue. The waiter at the Tap Shop (the Rstaurant / Bar was excellent, friendly, spoke excellent english and was very attentive & service oriented. The Maritie Museum on site is very inteesting and informative on Sesimbra's history
6. Lagoa de Albufeira Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By sos_kss - Sesimbra, Portugal
Beautiful blue lagoon with white sandy beaches! Very low key. Lots of beautiful, wild flowers, plenty of shaded areas for beachside picnics. Great for bird watching, paddle boarding, kayaking, small boats, fishing - even clamming! Really beautiful place to enjoy the splendor of nature!
7. Praia de Foz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Praia da Foz Beach has a sand of reasonable size, located in a cove. At north there's a promontory of remarkable height. Further south the beach is bounded by a rocky platform with a flat top, nearly the same size of the sandy area. Sea waters can be rough and having tricky currents. The beach is mainly attended by fishermen. Access is beside the north side of the rocky slab.
8. Parque Augusto Polvora
9. Praia do Ouro
10. Castelo de Sesimbra
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 673 reviews
Reviewed By Riles812011 - Adelaide, Australia
Really good place to visit if doing a day trip out of Lisbon. The area is really well maintained with a really lovely church inside the walls which is still in use today. The views from the walls are great and the day I visited it was extremely clear.
