With many delightful courses, pure coastal breeze from the Atlantic ocean, great fresh gastronomy and fantastic weather conditions, the Sesimbra is a Golf Bliss for most golfers.
Portugal Golf - Sesimbra
Sesimbra History
Like a sentry the ruins of a 13th Century castle built by Sancho II protectively
overlooks the once small fishing village.
Sesimbra Description
This fishing village lies duly south of Lisbon and is accessed off the motorway
leading to Set�bal. Surprisingly, visitors will still it a fishing village at
heart even though it has been considerably enlarged due to the great influx of
tourists created since the late 60�s by the construction of the impressive
bridge over the Rio Tejo connecting Lisbon to its southern riverbank.
The village lies nestled in the hollow of a small valley facing south and the
sea and also protected from the northern winds by its surrounding hills. It
became a notable location the middle 1950s when this village attracting the
world famous enthusiasts of deep-sea fishing. The Tuna and Swordfish has now
become more rare as a catch but they can still often be 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 solid reputation that draws crowds
from Lisbon at most weekends. The village still has many families relying on the
fishing industry. Their involvement with the sea is reflected by their faithful
attendance of the number of small churches to be found in the village.
Sesimbra Nearby Locations
A few kilometers away to the west is the dramatic cliff top of Cabo Espichel. On
this headland can be found the Santu�rio de Nossa Senhora do Cabo that was
constructed at the turn of the 17th Century as a sanctuary and in more recent
times has often been used as a location for filming due to its singular
architectural design. To the east is Serra da Arr�bida, a virtually unspoilt
nature reserve area with its small sandy beach and shallow water. In the late
1960�s this beautiful location could be compared with any outstanding "beauty
spot" in Europe for its setting and unique tranquillity.
Sesimbra Information 112 - SOS 800 296 296 - Support to Tourists 212 288 500 - Town Hall 212 288 450 - Fire Brigade 212 230 269 - Police 212 233 104 - Emergency Treatment 212 235 743 - Tourist Office
Sesimbra Locations of Interest
Museum of Archaeology
Castle
Church - Igreja da Miseric�rdia
Forte de Santiago
Cape Espichel
Convento - (Arr�bida)
Forte da Arr�bida - (Arr�bida)
Forte do Cavalo - (Zambujal)
Pal�cio dos Duques de Palmela - (Calhariz)
Santu�rio N. Senhora da Pedrada Mua - (Cabo Espichel)
Sesimbra Events
Festival Senhor de Jesus das Chagas - 2nd to 3rd May
Town Holiday - 4th May
Festival dos Santos Populares - 23rd to 30th June
Festa de Santiago - 25th July
Festival Nossa Senhora do Cabo - September
Festival do Mar - September
Festival Nossa Senhora da Luz - September
Festival Nossa Senhora da Concei��o - 26th December
Sesimbra Beaches
Praia de Alpertuche
Praia de Calif�rnia
Praia do Espadarte
Praia dos Lagosteiros
Praia do Meco
Praia do Moinho de Baixo
Praia do Ouro
Praia de Porto de Baleeira
Praia da Tramagueira
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