SESIMBRA TOURISM GUIDE
A tiny fishing village and a mystical cape
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Sesimbra is a tiny fishing
village in a sheltered bay overlooked by a Moorish castle that also encloses a 12th century church
and affords wonderful views from its ramparts.
In the old town is a 17th century fort overlooking the sea, a good
starting point for a scenic walk before hitting the beach that, although
crowded in the summer, has unpolluted waters ideal for swimming.
In late afternoon the fishing boats return and there's a fish auction on the
dockside. That same fresh fish can be sampled at one of the several
restaurants along the shore.
A short drive or a 30-minute bus journey from Sesimbra leads to windswept
Cabo Espichel, quite a mystical and eerie cape. The views of the
coast and ocean are stunning, with cliffs dropping almost vertically several
hundred feet into the Atlantic.
In such a dramatic and pristine setting, it is not surprising that large
dinosaur footprints were found nearby on Lagosteiros Beach.
The cape was once an important pilgrimage site, and there is an abandoned
17th century convent that has plans to be turned into a pousada. Behind
it is a domed chapel with tile panels depicting fishing scenes.
Sesimbra can be reached by buses that leave several times during the day from Setubal, or
from Lisbon's Praça de Espanha terminal.
The beaches of Sesimbra are a short distance away from this
construction plot, should you wish to build the perfect holiday home.
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Places Nearby
Setubal
- Busy port; the birthplace of Manueline architecture; dolphin watching
Arrábida
- Mediterranean vegetation by the Atlantic.
Azeitão
- Sleepy village with fine mansions and wine
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Age of Discovery, World Heritage monuments, museum treasures, vibrant
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AROUND LISBON
AND TAGUS VALLEY Alcobaça Arrábida Azeitão Batalha Cascais Ericeira Estoril Fatima Leiria Mafra Nazaré Obidos Palmela Peniche Queluz Santarém Sesimbra Setubal Sintra Tomar |
ALENTEJO
Beja Castelo de Vide Elvas Estremoz Evora Marvão Mértola Monsaraz Vila Viçosa ALGARVE Albufeira Faro Lagos Sagres Silves Tavira Vila Real de Santo António Vilamoura |
BEIRAS (CENTRAL PORTUGAL)
Aveiro Belmonte Buçaco Coimbra Conimbriga Figueira da Foz Guarda Monsanto Piodão Serra da Estrela Viseu PORTO AND DOURO Amarante Lamego Porto |
MINHO
Barcelos Braga Gerês National Park Guimarães Ponte de Lima Ponte da Barca Viana do Castelo TRAS-OS-MONTES Bragança Chaves Vila Real THE ISLANDS Azores Madeira |