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 Tee Times have picked Sesimbra and the golf courses of Quinta do Peru and Aroeira for its Ladies only golf breaks as the town and golf courses provide a quiet and relaxed atmosphere for your stay. The golf courses are only a short distance from Sesimbra and provide the golfer with a tree lined and tranquil setting in which to play golf. The town of Sesimbra was once a small fishing village and visitors will still find this evident, even though it has been enlarged over the years to cater for tourists who began to visit here in the late 1960’s. Sesimbra lies nestled in the hollow of a small valley facing the sea to the south but it protected from the northern winds by its surrounding slopes of the Serra da Arrabida, which has made it a popular destination for Portuguese holiday makers from the north. The town was known for its big game fishing for many years but due to the decline of Tuna and Swordfish in its nearby seas, this type of fishing has almost vanished but you can still find these fish on the speciality menu in some restaurants. Because of the quality of fish served in its restaurants, Sesimbra attracts many diners from Lisbon, who drive down at the weekends to eat in the many restaurants dotted throughout the town. Sesimbra is made up of small narrow steep streets which lead down to its sandy beach, guarded by its 17th century fort of Sao Teodosio, which was built to protect from the Sesimbra pirates. The ruins of the 13th century castle, built by Sancho II, still stands proudly above the town on the nearby hill and even today it gives the feeling of protection as it did back then. The town was once occupied by the Romans and the Moors and this is still evident from some of the architecture today.The 15th century church of the Misericordia is worth a visit as it contains a painting of Nossa Senhora da Misericordia by the famous artist of the 1500’s, Gregorio Lopes. 250 metres above the town stands the restored five tower medieval castle, which was captured by Alfonso Henriques in 1165 from the Moors. The church of Santa Maria, which dates back to the 12th century, is housed inside the walls, and well worth a visit. The surrounding areas of Sesimbra are worth a visit while staying in the town and just 12 km to the west you will find the flat promontory of Cabo Espichel, a wild and enchanted place which will provide magnificent views of the mouth of the River Tagus near Lisbon to the north. The weather beaten church of Nossa Senhora do Cabo, which is flanked on both sides by pilgrim’s lodges, was built in 1701 and features Baroque paintings and a fresco ceiling, is a must to see if you visit here.A short drive east of Sesimbra will bring you to the small and beautiful bay of Portinho da Arrabida, which is recognised as one of the most picturesque beach settings in Portugal. So if you have a group of ladies wishing to enjoy a wonderfully relaxed golf break in picturesque surroundings then the Tee Times destination of Sesimbra is for you.
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