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
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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 in Setúbal, Portugal, with about 41,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Azeitão, about 11 km away.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Sesimbra?
Within an hour or so of Sesimbra: Serra da Arrábida (8 km), Cabo Espichel (10 km), Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida (11 km), Cristo Rei (Christ the King) (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Sesimbra?
The nearest famous roads are Serra da Arrábida, Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida and Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Where is Sesimbra?
Sesimbra is in Setúbal, Portugal, about 11 km from Azeitão.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 41,134
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Setúbal
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 38.4445, -9.1015
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Worth the detour from Sesimbra
8 notable places within an hour's 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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