Best watersports & boat tours in Sesimbra

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Best Sea Experiences in Sesimbra

Experience Sesimbra

Sesimbra is becoming more and more popular among travelers from all over the world. With its long-stretched sandy beaches and the proximity to the beautiful Serra da Arrábida natural park, visitors have a lot to choose from. You can visit the city on a day trip from Lisbon, which is only 40 minutes away.

Diving is one of the top things to do, and it’s one of the best spots in all of Portugal for diving and snorkeling. If you decide to go scuba diving, be ready to explore an amazing underwater world with caves, wrecks and beautiful reefs all around you.

If you rather stay above sea level, you can embark on one of the fun boat tours, go dolphin watching or even fishing. After the fresh sea breeze, you’ll be happy to know that this city is a true seafood paradise.

  • Our favorite beach: Ribeira do Cavalo Beach
  • Our favorite restaurant: Praia Mar
  • Our favorite boat tour: Fishing 
  • Our favorite watersport: Scuba Diving 

Getting around 

If you’re visiting Sesimbra, most likely you’re traveling from Lisbon. The easiest way to get from Lisbon to Sesimbra are our transfers, which start at 25€ per person and pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation in Lisbon or a central meeting point. You can book your transfer while booking your watersport or boat tour.

Busses take about an hour and cost you 4,35€ to get from Lisbon to Sesimbra. You can also get from Lisbon to Sesimbra by train, which is longer and a bit more expensive than catching the bus. If you’re with more people, you can go by taxi (or Uber or Bolt - cheaper and safer in our opinion). This takes about 35 minutes, depending on traffic, and prices start at about 30€. You can read more about the options to get from Lisbon to Sesimbra in this article.

In the city itself, you can do everything on foot. Be prepared for some climbs and maybe even some hikes to secluded beaches ;)

Best things to do during your stay

There are many things to do. It’s a paradise for active sea-lovers.

Day trip to Lisbon

As we mentioned in the section before, it’s rather easy to travel in between Lisbon and Sesimbra. Therefore, if you’re staying in the city for your holidays, we recommend a day-trip to the Capital city to taste some Portuguese culture.

Boat tours

Boat tours are a great way to explore the stunning coastline of the Arrábida Nature Park. Boat tours start at 27€ per person for a 2-hour tour. A boat tour to the emblematic Cape Espichel is also a nice idea. If you prefer a full-day boat experience, you can rent this boat with space for up to 5 guests and your private skipper. This is a unique private tour to enjoy the beaches of the region at your own pace. 

The dolphins tours are a must for nature-loving families. And if you like fishing, we have great day trip during your stay in Lisbon. Join this fishing tour with local fishermen!

Watersports

Regarding watersports, our big news is the AquaJump Park right in front of Praia da California, in the center of the town. The Nature Park of Arrábida is the ideal spot for active nature lovers. For the ones who like being under the sea level, we have snorkeling or diving tours.
If you prefer to stay above the sea level, we recommend the coasteering for the most adventurous ones and a kayak or SUP tour to explore the coastline in a more relaxed way.

Enjoy some of the freshest seafood of Portugal

The city is known for its great seafood and fresh fish. Being historically strongly connected to the fishing industry, it’s normal that you can find the freshest fish and seafood. We recommend restaurant Praia Mar in the city center for delicious meal of seafood and grilled fish. A more affordable and basic, but equally delicious option is Formiga

Whatever you decide to do during your holiday, we promise you will love this part of the Lisbon area! Raw nature and a lot of fun are guaranteed! For any further tips or requests, feel free to contact us anytime.

Our boat tours and watersports in Sesimbra

Cover for SUP in Lagoa de Albufeira

SUP in Lagoa de Albufeira

2h
8 max
Sesimbra Portugal

Boat tour in Sesimbra

2h
12 max

Coastal canoeing in Sesimbra

3h
15 max
Coasteering Sesimbra

Coasteering in Sesimbra

4h
12 max
Boat tour from Sesimbra

Dolphin watching in Sesimbra

3h
12 max
Cover fishing in Sesimbra

Fishing in Sesimbra

5h
10 max
Cover for Snorkeling in Sesimbra

Snorkeling in Sesimbra

3h
12 max
Cover for Scuba discovery - try diving in Sesimbra

Scuba discovery - try diving in Sesimbra

3h
6 max
Try Scuba + Boat Ride in Arrabida Natural Park

Try Scuba + Boat Ride in Arrabida Natural Park

3h
5 max
Open Water Diver Course in Arrabida Natural Park

Open Water Diver Course in Arrabida Natural Park

3h
8 max
Diver Stress and Rescue in Arrabida Natural Park

Diver Stress and Rescue in Arrabida Natural Park

72h
5 max
First time eco-diving in Sesimbra

First Time Eco-Diving in Sesimbra

3h
6 max
Boat tour to Cabo Espichel Cover

Boat Tour to Cabo Espichel

3h
12 max
Volunteer and Diving Holiday Cover

Volunteer and diving holiday in Sesimbra

72h
Enriched Air Nitrox Diving in Arrabida Natural Park

Enriched Air Nitrox Diving in Arrabida Natural Park

9h
5 max
Private Sesimbra boat experience

Private Sesimbra boat experience from Lisbon

7h
5 max
Inflatable waterpark in Sesimbra

Inflatable waterpark in Sesimbra

30m
12 max
Half-day boat charter in Sesimbra

Half-day boat charter in Sesimbra

3h
5 max

Sesimbra kayak tour

3h
10 max
Wreck Diving in Arrabida Natural Park

Wreck Diving in Arrabida Natural Park

9h
5 max
Sesimbra seaview board

Sesimbra seaview board adventure

2h
10 max
Sesimbra dolphin watching

Sesimbra dolphin watching

3h
32 max
Boat tour from Sesimbra to Cabo Espichel

Boat tour from Sesimbra to Cabo Espichel

3h
32 max
Coastal cruise in Sesimbra
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Coastal cruise in Sesimbra

3h
12 max
Sesimbra snorkeling

Sesimbra Sea Scooter snorkeling tour

3h
7 max
Get your Sailor's License in Setúbal

Get your Sailor's License in Setúbal

3h
8 max
SUP rental in Sesimbra

Stand-up Paddle in Sesimbra

2h
10 max
Kayaking in Sesimbra

Kayaking in Sesimbra

3h
12 max
Private RIB boat in Sesimbra

Private RIB boat in Sesimbra - 5 pax

2h
5 max
RIB charter in Sesimbra

RIB charter in Sesimbra - 12 pax

2h
12 max
Boat hire in Sesimbra

Boat hire in Sesimbra - 18 pax

2h
18 max
Arrabida kayak rental

Arrábida Kayak Rental

8h
6 max
Private Yacht in Sesimbra

Private Yacht in Sesimbra

3h
10 max
First Scuba Dive in the Ocean in Sesimbra

Try Scuba Diving in Sesimbra

3h
10 max
Sesimbra Guided Dolphin Watching & Swimming Excursion

Sesimbra Guided Dolphin Watching & Swimming Excursion

3h
12 max

Sesimbra Kayak Tour with Picnic

5h
10 max
Private Boat Tour Sesimbra Luiz Saldanha Marine Park

Private Boat Tour Sesimbra Luiz Saldanha Marine Park

3h
10 max
Arrábida Secret Beaches and Caves Boat Tour

Arrábida Secret Beaches and Caves Boat Tour

3h
30 max
Cape Espichel Sunset Cruise

Cape Espichel Sunset Cruise

2h
30 max
Dolphin Watching in Arrábida National Park

Dolphin Watching in Arrábida National Park

3h
30 max
Dolphin Watching Tour in Sesimbra

Dolphin Watching Tour in Sesimbra

3h
10 max
Boat trip to the Caves in Sesimbra

Boat trip to the Caves in Sesimbra

2h
18 max
Cruise to the beaches of Arrábida

Cruise to the beaches of Arrábida

3h
10 max
Private boat tour in Sesimbra

Private boat tour in Sesimbra

7h
10 max
Sesimbra Sunset Boat tour

Sesimbra Sunset Boat tour

2h
16 max
Snorkeling in the Ocean in Sesimbra

Snorkeling in the Ocean in Sesimbra

3h
10 max
Single Dive in Sesimbra

Single Dive in Sesimbra

3h
6 max
sesimbra kayak tour

Kayak Tour to Ribeira do Cavalo Beach from Sesimbra

3h
28 max
Sesimbra Private Boat Tour

Sesimbra Private Boat Tour

3h
6 max
Efoil Course in Sesimbra

Efoil Course in Sesimbra

2h
2 max