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Restaurants and gastronomy: our selection for your pleasure and where you will never be disappointed:



Sesimbra is famous for all its seafood: spider and Dungeness crabs, lobsters, langoustines, shrimps, shellfish (clams, razor clams, cockles, razor clams, Sado oysters), octopus, cuttlefish, squid, fish (sea bass, sea bream, bream, turbot, monkfish, emperor fish, sole and flatfish, mackerel, chichards, swordfish, grouper, rock fish for soup, etc.).


Lobo do Mar in Sesimbra: Opposite the fishing port. Grilled fish restaurant, one of the most famous within a 50 km radius.
Established 74 years ago. Still run by the same family. Reservations required. Janisia and Patrick will be happy to give you their recommendation.
https://www.lobodomar.com/


Casa Mateus in Sesimbra, in the historic center: Delicious Portuguese dishes, prepared with care and delicacy. Carlos, the owner, will spoil you. Reservations required. Janisia and Patrick will be happy to give you their recommendations.
https://www.casamateus.pt/


O Zagaia in Sesimbra, in the historic center: Portuguese restaurant of rare refinement. Nowhere else can you enjoy the dishes on offer. Intimate room with few tables. Exceptional chef. Janisia and Patrick would be delighted to recommend it to you.
https://www.instagram.com/ozagaia/


O Velho e O Mar in Sesimbra, in the historic center on the seafront: You'll enjoy all the seafood on offer. The menu is varied, the products are fresh and the owner welcomes you personally. A great experience. Janisia and Patrick would be delighted to recommend it to you.
https://restauranteovelhoeomar.com/inicio/


Frango à Guia, in Sesimbra by the sea. Overlooking Ouro beach: typical Portuguese cuisine, grilled chicken and the famous Portuguese specialty of chicken served with a secret, delicious, slightly spicy sauce. Young and old love it. Janisia and Patrick will be happy to give you their recommendation.
https://www.instagram.com/frangoaguiasesimbra/


La Villa pizzeria, Sesimbra: Italian specialties, pizzas, pastas, meats. Reservations required. Delicious and varied. Janisia and Patrick would be delighted to hear from you.
https://www.instagram.com/villassesimbrarestaurant/


O Batel, Sesimbra, historic center: On the seafront, refined and varied cuisine. You'll find a dish to suit you. Janisia and Patrick will be happy to recommend you.
https://www.instagram.com/obatel.sesimbra/


Wine Corner By José Maria da Fonseca, in Azeitão: A must in Azeitão, a small town 12 km from Sesimbra, which was home to Lisbon's nobility and aristocracy in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. The owner is a renowned producer of excellent wines. Close to the restaurant, you can visit his cellars and taste his exceptional wines. Meats, cured hams, cheeses served on planks. All delicious. Setting, decoration, refinement and simplicity combined....
https://www.jmf.pt/index.php?id=636


O Farol, 39 years old in the tiny village of Portinho, the only one in the Arrabida Natural Park. Feet in the water, facing crystal-clear turquoise waters, a very good restaurant. This is where Patrick will take you for lunch if you book his day cruise. Fish and seafood of exceptional quality and freshness. An absolute legend. Not to be missed. You can recommend Janisia and Patrick.
https://farolarrabida.pt/


O Tropical do Meco, in Meco: Trendy restaurant-bar in Meco. Excellent restaurant with guaranteed freshness. Seafood specialties, lobsters, seafood. Delicious. Great experience.
https://www.facebook.com/people/RestauranteBar-Tropical-do-Meco/100048964285054/


Bar/Discotheque:



Bar/discotheque Maria Adelina do Meco, in Meco: great atmosphere and security. 15 minutes from Sesimbra and right next to the O Tropical do Meco restaurant. https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/258600299/maria-adelina---meco/


Sports activities: Our selection and recommendations:



Golf : Quinta do Peru Clube de Golfe à Quinta do Conde : Eighteen minutes from Sesimbra, 18-hole Par 72 golf course, perfectly maintained, in an exceptional green setting, Club House, reception, restaurant, practice areas, pro-shop.
http://www.clubgolfquintadoperu.com/


Golf: Aroeira Golf Course, in Charneca da Caparica. Golf World Top 100, what more can you say? Everything is perfect. 18 holes, par 72.
https://aroeiragolf.com/


Troia Golf, in the heart of the Troia peninsula, facing the Arrábida nature park and Setúbal, the district capital of Sesimbra. 18 holes, 6 hectares, Par 72. Exceptional.
https://www.troiaresort.pt/en/troia-golf/


Golf de Montado, in Palmela, near Setúbal: 18 holes, Par 72. 18th hole on an island. Beautiful golf course, restaurant, store.
https://www.montadoresort.com/golf


Padel, Azeitão: Club with 8 courts, 4 of which are covered. Very well maintained, lessons, tournaments, cool atmosphere. https://www.instagram.com/arrabida_padel/


Tennis, in Azeitão: Academia de Ténis de Azeitão. https://www.facebook.com/people/Academia-de-T%C3%A9nis-de-Azeit%C3%A3o/100054955883407/


Kayaking, Coasteering (climbing above the sea, swimming), Snorkeling, in Sesimbra, in the Arrabida Marine Park: A great adventure.
https://arrabidalife.com/index.php/pt/inicio/kayak-rental/


Scuba diving, in Sesimbra, marina: renowned diving club and school with PADI instructor.
https://haliotis.pt/fr/centros/sesimbra/


SUP (Standing Up Paddle Board), in Sesimbra: This organization rents out and brings to your vacation spot all the excellent equipment you need for your passion. Very easy to practice. Our tip: Sesimbra and Lagoa de Albufeira beaches for this fun sport.
https://www.sesimbrasuprentals.com/index.html#team


Windsurf, Kite Surf, Wind-Wing, Surf, Wind foil, SUP, Foil, in Sesimbra and Lagoa de Albufeira. Teachers for beginners and advanced. Exceptional safety and assistance. Walkie-talkie radio use. https://www.meiraprocenter.com/aulas-windwing-windfoil


Paragliding, in Sesimbra, Plage das Bicas and Arrabida Natural Park.

https://www.paragliding.com.pt/


Sport fishing, Sesimbra: Departure from Sesimbra marina. https://bluecoastsesimbra.com/en/pesca-desportiva/


Horseback riding, in Sesimbra: A riding school offering a different kind of service.

https://www.instagram.com/clube_equestre_da_lapa/


Horseback riding and beach (outside June/July/August): Lagoa de Albufeira, 15 minutes from Sesimbra. https://www.portugal4fun.com/atividades/regioes/grande-lisboa/passeio-de-cavalo-em-sesimbra/


Swimming in a heated pool, in Sesimbra: 25-meter indoor pool, with water at 28°/29°, in the magnificent municipal pool, with equipment available. Impeccable downtown pool. https://www.sesimbra.pt/viver/desporto/piscina-de-sesimbra


Augusto Polvora Leisure Park : Free children's games - skateboard track - picnic - barbecue, green spaces, in Maça, 3 km from Sesimbra.
https://www.visitsesimbra.pt/to-visit/50/parque-augusto-p-lvora


Culture



Discover Sesimbra's historic center on foot.
Discover Sesimbra's fishing port and the different fishing methods, with professional fishermen. Discover Sesimbra's medieval castle and its fascinating 800-year history. https://www.wearepexitos.com/


Sesimbra Cultural Center :
Rua Anibal Esmeriz N°1, 2970-706 Sesimbra


Fortaleza de Santiago, in Sesimbra: Fortress of Santiago, in the center of Sesimbra, overlooking the sea between California beach to the east and Ouro beach to the west. Magnificent fortified construction built in 1659, perfectly preserved. Maritime museum. Exceptional panoramic ocean views from the terraces. Entertainment and concerts in summer. Restaurant/bar overlooking beaches and ocean.
Rua da Fortaleza 43/44, 2970-760 Sesimbra


Lisbon by Janisia & Patrick:
A complete 46-page booklet in English and French with everything you need to know and see.
Available free of charge, on request, exclusively for our clients/vacationers: PDF format.


Vineyards, producers, winegrowers, wine tourism.



Bacalhôa Vin du Portugal, in Azeitão : Art, wine and passion. Founded in 1922. Tastings, cellar tours, garden, sculptures, wine sales. Magnificent estate. Setúbal Peninsula "Azeitão" wine appellation

https://bacalhoa.pt/


José Maria Da Fonseca, in Azeitão: A great wine producer with the Setúbal Peninsula "Azeitão" appellation https://jmf.pt/index.php?id=95
Quinta de Alcube, in Azeitão: Wine producer with the Setúbal Peninsula "Azeitão" appellation. Family estate in the Arrábida Natural Park.
https://www.quintadealcube.pt/


Casa da Baia, Setúbal :
https://visitsetubal.com/fr/casa-da-baia/


Beaches



Beach da California in Sesimbra
Beach do Ouro in Sesimbra
Beach do Ribeiro do Cavalo in Sesimbra
Beach do Meco in Aldeia do Meco/Sesimbra
Alfarim Beach in Alfarim/Sesimbra
Lagoa de Albufeira Beach in Lagoa de Albufeira/Sesimbra
Beach das Bicas in Aldeia de Meco/Sesimbra
Galapos Beach in Arrábida Park
Galapinhos Beach in Arrábida Park
Alpertucho Beach in Arrábida Park
Beach do Creiro in Arrábida Park
Beach dos Coelhos in Arrábida Park
Beach dos Pilotos in Arrábida Park
Fonte da Telha Beach in Costa da Caparica
Troia Mar beach on the Troia Peninsula
Naturist beaches in Meco: do Rio da Prata & da Tramagueira