SESIMBRA - DESCRIPTION
This fishing village lies duly south of Lisbon and is accessed off the motorway leading to Setúbal. Surprisingly, as still a fishing village it has enlarged considerably due to the great influx of tourists created since the late 60’s by the construction of the impressive suspension bridge over the River Tagus, which connected Lisbon to its southern riverbank.

The village lies in a hollow facing south and protected from the northern winds by its hills. It became a notable location the middle 1950s when attracting the world famous enthusiasts of deep-sea fishing, particularly for Tuna and Swordfish that is still served as a specialty dish of the area. Small narrow steep streets lead down to its sandy beach guarded by its 17th Century Fort. Every morning, weather and sea permitting, the local catch would be laid on the sand in rows for the public auction. This daily fresh fish has given the local restaurants a reputation that draws crowds from Lisbon at the weekends. The village still has many families relying on its fishing industry. Their own involvement with the sea is reflected by their strong faithful attendance to the number of small churches to be found in the village.

SESIMBRA GOLF COURSES - : Aroeira I : Aroeira II : Montado : Quinta da Peru : Santo Estavão : Troia :

GOLF ACCOMMODATION - Where to Stay

SESIMBRA - EVENTS
2nd to 3rd May - Festival da Senhor de Jesus das Chagas
23rd to 30th June - Festival dos Santos Populars
25th July - Festa de Santiago
September - Festival da Nossa Senhora do Cabo
September - Festival do Mar
September - Festival da Nossa Senhora da Luz
26th December - Nossa Senhora da Conceição

SESIMBRA INFORMATION

Town Map	SOS	Support to Tourists	Detailed Information
N/A	112	800 296 296	Click Here

SESIMBRA AREA RESTAURANTS - Where to eat

Angelus Located above Sesimbra this popular restaurant from the mid-60s still serves a modestly sophisticated Portuguese cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards.
Praça Duques de Palmela, 11 - Santana	212 681 340
Ribamar Over 60 years ago this was the restaurant in which to be served swordfish. Today, it has maintained its esteem by its policy of serving fresh fish and shellfish cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards.
Avenida dos Náufragos, 29 Sesimbra	212 234 853
O Escondidinho A modest restaurant which serves Portuguese cuisine and regional specialities on the policy of "value for money". Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Monday.
Rua dos Industriais, 15 - Sesimbra	212 233 480
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Symbol ratings shown against a restaurant are as follows:
Michelin Star (2004) - Rating for Comfort - Value for money