• Sesimbra

A picturesque fishing town and a highly popular beach resort in the Setubal Bay, 40 km south of Lisbon, at the foothills of the Serra da Arrabida Mountain Range and near the Arrabida Natural Park. The town is a highly popular summer destination for its beautiful beaches, the traditional fish restaurants, and the close by Arrabida National Park with its numerous hiking trails and magnificent scenery.

  1. Spend your days in Sesimbra Region beaches which are famous for being some of Portugal’s finest.
  2. Stroll Sesimbra streets, walk along the beachfront promenade, enjoy the magnificent murals and street art, and at night, celebrate in one of many traditional sea food restaurants and bars.
  3. Visit the 12th century Medieval Moorish castle positioned on a cliff, Castelo de Sesimbra, which was restored in the 18th century, and admire the magnificent landscapes of the town and sea. Visit the nearby 18th century Nossa Senhora do Castelo church with its tiles covered walls. Consider that its an half an hour uphill walk to the castle from the town center.
  4. Take a Dolphins watching boat cruise from Sesimbra or Setubal to enjoy the site of Dolphins playing in the sea.
  5. Visit and enjoy Sesimbra surroundings including Cabo Espichel, Arrabida Natural Park, Azeitao, and Setubal.

TheTjoy.com recommends a 1-3 days Trip from Lisbon or spending the summer vacation in the region.

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