Sesimbra Food Tours

Here are a few recommended attractions for families with children on a food tour in Sesimbra. Calcada da Balneario, translated as California beach, can be very relaxing, and there is enough room on the beach for children to frolic and swim. Local restaurants that have considered the need for a children’s menu are evident places like “Restaurante O Barbas”. It may also be fun to visit a fishing port with child/children as they can see the type of fish available and learn more about fishing. However, some markets may allow people to touch the products freely and taste them; this may be a fun and exciting experience for children.

Sesimbra is one of the exciting places worth visiting and where there is much more to explore during a food tour. Try to head to local, out-of-the-way restaurants and café which otherwise do not get much custom from tourists. I especially recommend small “tasks”, which are local bars that successfully offer traditional food and are usually situated in the old town. The “Mercado de Sesimbra” also very often provides one with several more engaging and specific findings in terms of food, which may not necessarily be mentioned in the average guidebook for Portugal. Hidden corners such as the "Praia dos Coelhos", a small, lesser-known beach, can also provide a beautiful backdrop for a relaxed meal while enjoying the stunning coastal scenery.

Sesimbra is one of the best places for swimming. Prominent beaches include Praia da California and Praia de Sesimbra. These beaches have clean sand and water that is awesomely churned to create perfect waves. California Beach is safe for children, especially the younger ones, since the beach gently slopes and the sea is not rough. There is usually a large congregation of people, especially during the summer months, but there is enough room for everyone at the beaches.

Indeed, Sesimbra is very suited for walking around. Araucania is small and gives you adequate time to stroll around the town. The principal attractions include Sesimbra Castle, the fishing quay, and Praia da California, which can all be accessed conveniently. It is very easy to wander around since the streets in the city are clean, and there are signs directing someone around the city. You can also go for a walk to find all the town's secrets, look at different shops and feel the real spirit of this country.

So, traveling to Sesimbra on a food tour, one should take advantage of the fishing port, which is the main focus of the fisheries industry in the city and gives a view into fresh seafood for which Sesimbra is famous. Another attraction is the local market, where there is a lot of freshly improvised food and many kinds of food specific to the region. Try “O Mario” or “A Nossa Tasca”, restaurants where you can taste classical Portuguese food like “Caldeirada”, which is a fish stew, or “Bacalhau”, which is a stockfish. The other is wine tasting grounds at the neighboring wine producers, where wine lovers can enjoy wine originating from the region that compliments the food on offer.