English 45 km
Motorway and main roads
Sesimbra is a fishing village wedged between a castle and the sea on the slopes of Arrábida Natural Park, with calm, clear water that makes it a diving paradise. Book with Zonetransfers and a driver greets you as you leave baggage reclaim in Terminal 1 and takes you straight to Sesimbra, at a fixed price from €65.
You cross the Tagus on the 25 de Abril Bridge, follow the A2 to Coina and head down to the sea via Santana; the last stretch winds down to the bay. It is about 45 km and 45 min by private transfer, from €65 per vehicle for up to 4 passengers, tolls included. Zonetransfers sends your voucher with a 24/7 phone number.
Motorway and main roads
Without traffic delays
Per vehicle, not per person
Moorish fortress overlooking the village and the Atlantic.
Clifftop sanctuary with dinosaur footprints.
17th-century fort facing the beach.
Turquoise cove reached on foot or by boat.
If more than four of you are going to Sesimbra, a minivan gives you more room. See vehicles · Minibus and bus hire with driver in Lisbon
4 May: Senhor Jesus das Chagas festival, with a seafaring procession.
June to September: Beach and diving season; the village fills up at weekends.
We drive to every hotel in Sesimbra. A selection by location and style:
Overlooking the bay, with an infinity pool and castle views.
4-star · Best for: sea views.
On the seafront promenade, a step from the beach.
4-star · Best for: beachfront.
Terraced down the hillside with gardens and bay views.
4-star · Best for: families.
| Area | How we get there |
|---|---|
| Town centre and beach | Sloping streets down to Praia da Califórnia and the promenade. |
| Fishing harbour | Harbour area with grilled-fish restaurants. |
| Cabo Espichel and Aldeia do Meco | Rural houses and villas at the western tip of the peninsula. |
With the street and house number, there is no circling around on arrival.
For up to 4 passengers with luggage, with no late-arrival surcharge.
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Diving and snorkelling | Clear water in the Luiz Saldanha marine park. |
| Grilled fish at the harbour | Black scabbardfish and fried cuttlefish, local favourites. |
| Coastal kayaking | Paddle to the Arrábida coves. |
| Dolphin watching | Boat trips from the harbour. |
Visiting several places from Sesimbra? See our cars with driver in Lisbon.
Heading back to Lisbon Airport from Sesimbra? Leave about 2 h 45 min before a Schengen flight and about 3 h 15 min before for flights with passport control.
Give us your departure flight and we drop you at the right terminal, T1 or T2.
Free cancellation up to 48 h before your transfer (96 h for minibuses and coaches). See the conditions.
Central streets are narrow and steep, and some close by the promenade in summer. If you are staying at the top of the village or in Meco, give us the exact address so we choose the right access.
| Stage | Route |
|---|---|
| 1 | Leave the airport towards the 25 de Abril Bridge. |
| 2 | A2 heading south to Coina. |
| 3 | Road via Santana towards Sesimbra. |
| 4 | Winding descent to the bay and your accommodation. |
Tolls and fuel are included. Journey times are without traffic delays.
With a UK, US or other non-EU passport, border checks can take longer in summer; your free waiting time starts when you land. Your driver collects you in arrivals for Sesimbra.
Sesimbra sits inside the Arrábida marine park, with some of the clearest water near Lisbon. Divers and families come for snorkelling, dolphin trips and grilled fish on the harbour.
As you leave baggage reclaim in Terminal 1, with your name on a sign. There are no arrivals at Terminal 2: every flight comes in at T1.
From €65 per vehicle for up to 4 people, fixed when you book.
Yes, it is part of the Luiz Saldanha marine park, with clear, calm water. It is 45 minutes from Lisbon Airport by private transfer.
Yes. Give us the exact address so the driver picks the right access on the steep streets.
About 45 minutes for roughly 45 km via the 25 de Abril Bridge and A2.
Yes, from minivans for up to 8 plus 19-seat minibuses, and coaches on request.
We follow the flight number on your booking and the driver adjusts to your actual landing time; the 60-minute free wait starts when you touch down. Delays of more than 90 minutes are subject to availability.
Yes, free of charge for groups I, II and III; add the ages to your booking.
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Give us your flight number and address in Sesimbra and we confirm your transfer instantly.
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker