The delightful fishing town of Sesimbra has become an increasingly popular tourist destination over the years and it’s not hard to see why. Set on a sparkling bay, with the Arrabida mountains as a backdrop this really is a very picturesque location for a rented serviced apartment or holiday letting.

A wander along the promenade offers plenty of wonderful fish restaurants and lovely views out over the bay. From here you can reach the beautiful beach where you can enjoy numerous water-sports including diving and sailing or just sit and relax and watch the fishermen bringing in their catch to auction off at the harbour. This town’s livelihood still relys on the daily catch and the wide variety of species that the fishermen bring in also include tuna and swordfish, which are popular in the many restaurants of this region.

A serviced residence or aparthotel in Sesimbra allows you to take full advantage of this town’s wonderful natural environment. Take a hike through the Arrabida hills and enjoy the tranquillity and spectacular views of the town below, perhaps take a picnic and make a day of it, there’s plenty of hilly terrain to explore. You will also find some lovely natural parks in this region that offer an ideal place to just relax and unwind.

A stroll into town provides you with plenty of shops, cafes and supermarkets where you can stock up on all you need and grab a quick, refuelling coffee. There is also some really lovely architecture in this region so make sure you pay a visit to Igreja da Misericordia, a 600 year old church that is a beauty in her own right but is also home to two of the town’s very special treasures, a beautiful painting by Gregorio Lopes of the Nossa Senhora da Misericordia and a medieval statue of Senhor das Chagas, Lord of Wounds. Local folklore says that the statue was washed up on rocks and rescued by fishermen who brought it to the church and made it their Patron Saint. Each year there is a festival to celebrate the saint, houses, streets and boats are adorned with rose petals and rosemary and the statue is paraded around the town to bless the homes and fishing boats before returning to the church once more. This town is full of rich heritage and tradition and well worth taking the time to explore.

A wonderful place to eat within walking distance of your apartment rental or holiday in Sesimbra is O Velho e o Mar. Here you can sample some of the freshly caught fruits of the sea in plentiful portions. The location is lovely, the atmosphere cosy and the bream is delicious.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home.  With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Sesimbra.

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