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Sesimbra

January 18, 2023

Sesimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɨˈzĩbɾɐ] (listen)) is a municipality of Portugal, in the Setúbal District, lying at the foothills of the Serra da Arrábida, a mountain range between Setúbal and Sesimbra. Due to its particular position at the Setúbal Bay, near the mouth of the Sado River and its natural harbour, it is an important fishing town. The population in 2011 was 49,500,[1] in an area of 195.47 km².[2] The present Mayor is Francisco Jesus.

Sesimbra
Municipality
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Coat of arms
Coordinates: 38°26′37.4″N 9°5′58.7″W / 38.443722°N 9.099639°W / 38.443722; -9.099639Coordinates: 38°26′37.4″N 9°5′58.7″W / 38.443722°N 9.099639°W / 38.443722; -9.099639
Country Portugal
RegionLisbon
Metropolitan areaLisbon
DistrictSetúbal
Parishes3
Government
 • PresidentFrancisco Jesus (CDU)
Area
 • Total195.47 km2 (75.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total49,500
 • Density250/km2 (660/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)
Local holidayMay 4
Websitehttp://www.cm-sesimbra.pt

General information

Besides professional fishing and sport fishing (mainly of swordfish), the most significant revenues in Sesimbra come from tourism. The town is known for its beaches, fish restaurants and nightlife.[citation needed]

The original name of Celtic origin was Cempsibriga, meaning the high place (briga) of the Celtic tribe the Cempsi.

Close by, on a mountaintop, 240 m (787.40 ft) above sea level, lies strategically (the ruins of) the Moorish castle. It was taken from the Moors, during the Portuguese Reconquista in the year 1165 by king Afonso Henriques with the help of Frank Crusaders. The battlements afford a panorama over Sesimbra, its harbour and the surrounding countryside. In addition to the castle, Sessimbra has two forts dating back to the 17th century; the Fortress of Saint James of Sesimbra in the centre of town and the Fort of São Teodósio da Ponta do Cavalo. The former contains a museum covering Sesimbra's history as a fishing village.

During the Age of Discoveries, Sesimbra became an important seaport. Even king Manuel I lived here for a while. In the 17th century the fort Fortaleza de Santiago was built along the beach, as part of Portugal's coastal defence. On 3 June 1602 an English fleet defeated a Spanish galley fleet and in addition captured a large Portuguese carrack and severely damaged the fort. It was even used in the 18th century by Portuguese kings as a seaside retreat.

 
Panoramic view of Sesimbra, Portugal.

A tourist travelling to Sesimbra can appreciate its beaches, traditional fish restaurants and the Arrábida National Park. Sesimbra is a popular diving location close to Lisbon and the most famous dive site is the wreck of the River Gurara, a Nigerian cargo ship, that sunk in 1989 with the loss of 45 sailors.[3]

Close to the Moorish castle is the church Nossa Senhora do Castelo. It stands on the spot where king Sancho I built a Romanesque chapel in the early 13th century, leading to the creation in 1388 of the parish of Nossa Senhora do Castelo de Sesimbra. The present church was built in 1721. When a new church was built in the village, this church passed into disuse and fell into ruins. It was restored between 1965 and 2001. The walls of the church are inlaid with azulejos. The 17th century-pulpit was made from local pink marble. The gilded triumphal arch of the 18th century-choir is decorated with Manueline motives. On the left side of the choir stands in a niche the gilded and polychromed statue of the Madonna of the Castle on a giant shell.

Sesimbra serves as the landing point for the submarine communications cables, such as SAT-3/WASC and Atlantis-2.

There is a local radio station in the municipality, Sesimbra FM.

Parishes

Administratively, the municipality is divided into 3 civil parishes (freguesias):[4]

  • Castelo
  • Quinta do Conde
  • Santiago

International relations

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Portugal

Twin towns - Sister cities

Sesimbra is a founding member of the Douzelage, a unique town twinning association of 24 towns across the European Union. This active town twinning began in 1991 and there are regular events, such as a produce market from each of the other countries and festivals.[5][6] Discussions regarding membership are also in hand with three further towns (Agros in Cyprus, Škofja Loka in Slovenia, and Tryavna in Bulgaria).

  Altea, Spain - 1991
  Bad Kötzting, Germany - 1991
  Bellagio, Italy - 1991
  Bundoran, Ireland - 1991
  Granville, France - 1991
  Holstebro, Denmark - 1991
  Houffalize, Belgium - 1991
  Meerssen, the Netherlands - 1991
  Niederanven, Luxembourg - 1991
  Preveza, Greece - 1991
  Sesimbra, Portugal - 1991
  Sherborne, United Kingdom - 1991
  Karkkila, Finland - 1997
  Oxelösund, Sweden - 1998
  Judenburg, Austria - 1999
  Chojna, Poland - 2004
  Kőszeg, Hungary - 2004
  Sigulda, Latvia - 2004
  Sušice, Czech Republic - 2004
  Türi, Estonia - 2004
  Zvolen, Slovakia - 2007
  Prienai, Lithuania - 2008
  Marsaskala, Malta - 2009
  Siret, Romania - 2010

Notable people

Gallery

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    View of Sesimbra

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    Sesimbra view from Almirante Sande Vasconcelos street

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    Sesimbra's harbour

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    Moorish castle

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    Church of Nossa Senhora do Castelo

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    Fishermen in Sesimbra

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    Sesimbra, Portugal

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    The Gold Beach coastline (Praia do Ouro) at Sesimbra, traditional Portuguese fishing village bay, part of the Blue Coast region

References

Bibliography
  • The Rough Guide to Portugal; 11th edition, March 2005; ISBN 1-84353-438-X
  • Rentes de Carvalho, J. - Portugal, um guia para amigos (in Dutch translation : Portugal); De Arbeiderspers, 9th ed. August 1999; ISBN 90-295-3457-5
Notes
  1. ^ Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  2. ^ Áreas das freguesias, concelhos, distritos e país
  3. ^ "Diving in Sesimbra"
  4. ^ Diário da República. "Law nr. 11-A/2013, page 552 114" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  5. ^ . www.douzelage.org. Archived from the original on 2010-02-17. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  6. ^ . www.douzelage.org. Archived from the original on 2009-04-06. Retrieved 2009-10-21.

External links

 
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Sesimbra.
  • Visit Sesimbra

January 18, 2023
sesimbra, portuguese, pronunciation, sɨˈzĩbɾɐ, listen, municipality, portugal, setúbal, district, lying, foothills, serra, arrábida, mountain, range, between, setúbal, particular, position, setúbal, near, mouth, sado, river, natural, harbour, important, fishin. Sesimbra Portuguese pronunciation sɨˈzĩbɾɐ listen is a municipality of Portugal in the Setubal District lying at the foothills of the Serra da Arrabida a mountain range between Setubal and Sesimbra Due to its particular position at the Setubal Bay near the mouth of the Sado River and its natural harbour it is an important fishing town The population in 2011 was 49 500 1 in an area of 195 47 km 2 The present Mayor is Francisco Jesus SesimbraMunicipalityFlagCoat of armsCoordinates 38 26 37 4 N 9 5 58 7 W 38 443722 N 9 099639 W 38 443722 9 099639 Coordinates 38 26 37 4 N 9 5 58 7 W 38 443722 N 9 099639 W 38 443722 9 099639Country PortugalRegionLisbonMetropolitan areaLisbonDistrictSetubalParishes3Government PresidentFrancisco Jesus CDU Area Total195 47 km2 75 47 sq mi Population 2011 Total49 500 Density250 km2 660 sq mi Time zoneUTC 00 00 WET Summer DST UTC 01 00 WEST Local holidayMay 4Websitehttp www cm sesimbra pt Contents 1 General information 2 Parishes 3 International relations 3 1 Twin towns Sister cities 4 Notable people 5 Gallery 6 References 7 External linksGeneral information EditBesides professional fishing and sport fishing mainly of swordfish the most significant revenues in Sesimbra come from tourism The town is known for its beaches fish restaurants and nightlife citation needed The original name of Celtic origin was Cempsibriga meaning the high place briga of the Celtic tribe the Cempsi Close by on a mountaintop 240 m 787 40 ft above sea level lies strategically the ruins of the Moorish castle It was taken from the Moors during the Portuguese Reconquista in the year 1165 by king Afonso Henriques with the help of Frank Crusaders The battlements afford a panorama over Sesimbra its harbour and the surrounding countryside In addition to the castle Sessimbra has two forts dating back to the 17th century the Fortress of Saint James of Sesimbra in the centre of town and the Fort of Sao Teodosio da Ponta do Cavalo The former contains a museum covering Sesimbra s history as a fishing village During the Age of Discoveries Sesimbra became an important seaport Even king Manuel I lived here for a while In the 17th century the fort Fortaleza de Santiago was built along the beach as part of Portugal s coastal defence On 3 June 1602 an English fleet defeated a Spanish galley fleet and in addition captured a large Portuguese carrack and severely damaged the fort It was even used in the 18th century by Portuguese kings as a seaside retreat Panoramic view of Sesimbra Portugal A tourist travelling to Sesimbra can appreciate its beaches traditional fish restaurants and the Arrabida National Park Sesimbra is a popular diving location close to Lisbon and the most famous dive site is the wreck of the River Gurara a Nigerian cargo ship that sunk in 1989 with the loss of 45 sailors 3 Close to the Moorish castle is the church Nossa Senhora do Castelo It stands on the spot where king Sancho I built a Romanesque chapel in the early 13th century leading to the creation in 1388 of the parish of Nossa Senhora do Castelo de Sesimbra The present church was built in 1721 When a new church was built in the village this church passed into disuse and fell into ruins It was restored between 1965 and 2001 The walls of the church are inlaid with azulejos The 17th century pulpit was made from local pink marble The gilded triumphal arch of the 18th century choir is decorated with Manueline motives On the left side of the choir stands in a niche the gilded and polychromed statue of the Madonna of the Castle on a giant shell Sesimbra serves as the landing point for the submarine communications cables such as SAT 3 WASC and Atlantis 2 There is a local radio station in the municipality Sesimbra FM Parishes EditAdministratively the municipality is divided into 3 civil parishes freguesias 4 Castelo Quinta do Conde SantiagoInternational relations EditSee also List of twin towns and sister cities in Portugal Twin towns Sister cities Edit Sesimbra is a founding member of the Douzelage a unique town twinning association of 24 towns across the European Union This active town twinning began in 1991 and there are regular events such as a produce market from each of the other countries and festivals 5 6 Discussions regarding membership are also in hand with three further towns Agros in Cyprus Skofja Loka in Slovenia and Tryavna in Bulgaria Altea Spain 1991 Bad Kotzting Germany 1991 Bellagio Italy 1991 Bundoran Ireland 1991 Granville France 1991 Holstebro Denmark 1991 Houffalize Belgium 1991 Meerssen the Netherlands 1991 Niederanven Luxembourg 1991 Preveza Greece 1991 Sesimbra Portugal 1991 Sherborne United Kingdom 1991 Karkkila Finland 1997 Oxelosund Sweden 1998 Judenburg Austria 1999 Chojna Poland 2004 Koszeg Hungary 2004 Sigulda Latvia 2004 Susice Czech Republic 2004 Turi Estonia 2004 Zvolen Slovakia 2007 Prienai Lithuania 2008 Marsaskala Malta 2009 Siret Romania 2010Notable people EditSebastiao Rodrigues Soromenho ca 1560 1602 a Portuguese explorer appointed by the King Philip II of Spain to sail along the shores of California in the years 1595 and 1596 to map the American west coast line twins Marco Paixao amp Flavio Paixao born 1984 Portuguese footballers both with about 450 club capsGallery Edit View of Sesimbra Sesimbra view from Almirante Sande Vasconcelos street Sesimbra s harbour Moorish castle Church of Nossa Senhora do Castelo Fishermen in Sesimbra Sesimbra Portugal The Gold Beach coastline Praia do Ouro at Sesimbra traditional Portuguese fishing village bay part of the Blue Coast regionReferences EditBibliographyThe Rough Guide to Portugal 11th edition March 2005 ISBN 1 84353 438 X Rentes de Carvalho J Portugal um guia para amigos in Dutch translation Portugal De Arbeiderspers 9th ed August 1999 ISBN 90 295 3457 5Notes Instituto Nacional de Estatistica Areas das freguesias concelhos distritos e pais Diving in Sesimbra Diario da Republica Law nr 11 A 2013 page 552 114 PDF in Portuguese Retrieved 31 July 2014 Douzelage org Home www douzelage org Archived from the original on 2010 02 17 Retrieved 2009 10 21 Douzelage org Member Towns www douzelage org Archived from the original on 2009 04 06 Retrieved 2009 10 21 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sesimbra Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Sesimbra Visit Sesimbra Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sesimbra amp oldid 1092116283, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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